The postcode TA23 0LU is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA23 0LU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA23 0LU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.7 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of TA23 0LU as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to TA23 0LU is B3188 which is centered 5.9 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Forge Cottage and is 995 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.71 km away at Washford (West Somerset Railway)
The closest primary school to TA23 0LU (for ages 11 and under) is Stogumber CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 7, 2019.
The local pub for residents of TA23 0LU is The White Horse Inn and is 1.79 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on May 20, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Policing for TA23 0LU is covered by the Avon and Somerset police force association and Somerset is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to TA23 0LU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA23 0LU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA23 0LU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from TA23 0LU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford | Academy | 3-9 | 2.69 km | |
| Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Requires improvement (May 22, 2019) | 3.84 km |
| St Peter's Church of England First School | Academy | 5-9 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 4.03 km |
| Stogumber CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 7, 2019) | 4.9 km |
| Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 4.92 km |
| Dunster First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (June 12, 2018) | 8.11 km |
| Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 7, 2019) | 9.05 km |
| West Somerset College | Academy | 13-19 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 9.83 km |
| Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Serious Weaknesses (November 10, 2021) | 9.93 km |
| Timberscombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 10.37 km |
| Minehead Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 10.67 km |
| Minehead First School | Academy | 2-9 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 11.12 km |
| St Michael's Church of England First School | Academy | 5-9 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 11.54 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA23 0LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torre Cider Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2021 | 1.54 km | |
| The White Horse Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 20, 2021 | 1.79 km | |
| Wood Advent Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 10, 2020 | 2.01 km | |
| Roadwater Village Community Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2021 | 2.08 km | |
| Village Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 30, 2021 | 2.08 km | |
| The Valiant Soldier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2021 | 2.21 km | |
| Tropiquaria | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 25, 2020 | 2.43 km | |
| Monkscider House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2019 | 2.47 km | |
| Washford Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2021 | 2.51 km | |
| Community Rooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2020 | 2.6 km | |
| The Washford Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 16, 2021 | 2.68 km | |
| Old Cleeve C of E First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 2.69 km | |
| Croydon Hall | Awaiting Inspection | 3.32 km | |
| Cedar House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2021 | 3.41 km | |
| Jen's Pantry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2021 | 3.57 km | |
| Bournestream | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2020 | 3.69 km | |
| Styles Farmhouse Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 19, 2019 | 3.86 km | |
| The Cornish Pasty Company | Awaiting Inspection | 3.86 km | |
| Snailholt Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2019 | 4.25 km | |
| Higher Rodhuish Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 20, 2020 | 4.26 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA23 0LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Forge Cottage | 995 m | |
| Yarde Mill House | 1.01 km | |
| Washford (West Somerset Railway) | 2.71 km | |
| Washford (West Somerset Railway) | 2.71 km | |
| Williton (West Somerset Railway) | 4.49 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 11.65 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 11.66 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 11.66 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 45.54 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 52.79 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA23 0LU - Data from Dec 2021
| Yarde Alders | 759 m | |
| Housepiece Copse | 824 m | |
| Island Pond | 907 m | |
| Padnoller Copse | 978 m | |
| Yarde Copse | 1.15 km | |
| Ash Copse | 1.21 km | |
| Parsonage Pond | 1.23 km | |
| Fair Cross Covert | 1.25 km | |
| Quarry Hill Copse | 1.39 km | |
| King's Wood | 1.46 km | |
| Park Wood | 1.46 km | |
| Clitsome Wood | 1.54 km | |
| Broom Close Copse | 1.56 km | |
| Pit Close Copse | 1.57 km | |
| Cyson's Copse | 1.57 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA23 0LU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.13872200 |
| Longitude | -3.35610700 |
| OS Easting | 305223 |
| OS Northing | 0138592 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Avon and Somerset |
| Exmoor National Park |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Bridgwater and West Somerset |
| County Electorial Division | Dunster ED |
| Electoral Ward | Old Cleeve & District |
| Local Authority District | Somerset West and Taunton |
| Region / Government Office Region | South West |
| European Electoral Region | South West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Heart of the South West Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Somerset |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000246 |
| Travel To Work Area | Minehead |
| NHS England Region | South West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Somerset |
| Cancer Alliance | Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Somerset |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Somerset CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33050462 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Somerset 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Somerset 004B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |