The postcode TA24 5AB is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA24 5AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA24 5AB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.8 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 TA24 5AB as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Ageing communities and families.
The closest road name to TA24 5AB is Millbridge Gardens which is centered 45 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Windsor Close and is 234 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 923 m away at Minehead (West Somerset Railway)
The local pub for residents of TA24 5AB is Duke of Wellington and is 212 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 21, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Bampton Street Fish Bar and is 134 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 16, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 61 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for TA24 5AB 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 TA24 5AB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA24 5AB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA24 5AB
| 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 TA24 5AB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England First School | Academy | 5-9 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 252 m |
| Minehead First School | Academy | 2-9 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 335 m |
| Minehead Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 774 m |
| West Somerset College | Academy | 13-19 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.62 km |
| Dunster First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (June 12, 2018) | 3.35 km |
| Timberscombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 4.19 km |
| St Dubricius Church of England VA School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 8.01 km |
| Cutcombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 8.3 km |
| Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford | Academy | 3-9 | 9.55 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA24 5AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bampton Street Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2021 | 134 m | |
| King Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2021 | 156 m | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 156 m | |
| Minehead Baptist Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 22, 2022 | 165 m | |
| Cake Bar | Awaiting Inspection | 196 m | |
| Butterflies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 10, 2021 | 212 m | |
| Costa Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 6, 2019 | 212 m | |
| Duke of Wellington | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 21, 2021 | 212 m | |
| The Parks Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 21, 2019 | 214 m | |
| Golden House Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2020 | 239 m | |
| Passioni Italiane | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 1, 2021 | 239 m | |
| Pera Peri Peri | Awaiting Inspection | 239 m | |
| The Bistro | Awaiting Inspection | 239 m | |
| The Queens Head Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 30, 2021 | 248 m | |
| Cosy Bean Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 249 m | |
| St Michaels First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2020 | 252 m | |
| Tidings | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 22, 2021 | 284 m | |
| Masonic Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2019 | 307 m | |
| Glenmore Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 28, 2021 | 309 m | |
| Grape Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 309 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA24 5AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Windsor Close | 234 m | |
| The Parade | 248 m | |
| Bancks Street | 297 m | |
| Corner House Store | 299 m | |
| Roman Catholic Church | 320 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 923 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 923 m | |
| Dunster (West Somerset Railway) | 3.28 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.19 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.19 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.19 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA24 5AB - Data from Dec 2021
| Whitecross Plantation | 632 m | |
| Little Hill | 796 m | |
| Ball Copse | 845 m | |
| Woodcombe Brake | 930 m | |
| Hopcott Brake | 1.33 km | |
| Moor Wood | 1.34 km | |
| Mount Brake | 1.37 km | |
| The Strand | 1.38 km | |
| Culver Cliff Wood | 1.39 km | |
| Beatland Brakes | 1.43 km | |
| Periton Combe | Valley | 1.47 km |
| Periton Brake | 1.53 km | |
| Top Brake | 1.61 km | |
| Hopcott Combe | Valley | 1.63 km |
| Westerpiece Brake | 1.63 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA24 5AB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 73.6 Mbps | 61 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 15.5 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 23 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 64.8 | 16.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.20460800 |
| Longitude | -3.48172300 |
| OS Easting | 296583 |
| OS Northing | 0146088 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Avon and Somerset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Bridgwater and West Somerset |
| County Electorial Division | Minehead ED |
| Electoral Ward | Minehead North |
| 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: Constrained city dwellers Group: Ageing city dwellers Subgroup: Ageing communities and families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | Minehead BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33050446 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Somerset 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Somerset 001F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7D1 |