The postcode TA24 5AW is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA24 5AW is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
TA24 5AW is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4 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 5AW as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to TA24 5AW is The Avenue which is centered 116 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Minehead Railway Station and is 123 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 166 m away at Minehead (West Somerset Railway)
The local pub for residents of TA24 5AW is Minehead And District Social Club and is 163 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 12, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Mr Sweet and is 66 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for TA24 5AW 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 5AW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA24 5AW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA24 5AW
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from TA24 5AW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minehead First School | Academy | 2-9 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 564 m |
| St Michael's Church of England First School | Academy | 5-9 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 648 m |
| Minehead Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 677 m |
| West Somerset College | Academy | 13-19 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.3 km |
| Dunster First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (June 12, 2018) | 3.07 km |
| Timberscombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 4.64 km |
| St Dubricius Church of England VA School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 8.72 km |
| Cutcombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 8.87 km |
| Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford | Academy | 3-9 | 9.05 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA24 5AW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winsor Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Brambles Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2020 | 52 m | |
| Flapjackery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2021 | 52 m | |
| Grown Up Marshmallows | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2021 | 52 m | |
| Jubilee Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2021 | 66 m | |
| Mr Sweet | Awaiting Inspection | 66 m | |
| Stones | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 10, 2021 | 69 m | |
| Beach Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 16, 2021 | 80 m | |
| Glen Lyn Residential Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2022 | 124 m | |
| Kenella House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2021 | 124 m | |
| Tregonwell House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 15, 2020 | 124 m | |
| Waverley B and B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2021 | 124 m | |
| Flying Fox | Awaiting Inspection | 137 m | |
| Foxes Hotel and Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2018 | 137 m | |
| Blenheim Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 26, 2021 | 163 m | |
| Minehead And District Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2021 | 163 m | |
| Sunfield | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2021 | 169 m | |
| Apple Tree Tea Rooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2021 | 196 m | |
| Billie Mae's Cafe & Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 25, 2022 | 196 m | |
| Cafe 21 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 4, 2021 | 196 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA24 5AW - Data from Apr 2022
| Minehead Railway Station | 123 m | |
| Minehead Railway Station | 135 m | |
| Glenmore Road | 298 m | |
| The Avenue | 304 m | |
| Queens Road | 339 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 166 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 166 m | |
| Dunster (West Somerset Railway) | 2.75 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 773 m | |
| Minehead Harbour | 781 m | |
| Minehead Harbour | 781 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA24 5AW - Data from Dec 2021
| The Strand | 625 m | |
| Madbrain Sands | 1.07 km | |
| Whitecross Plantation | 1.23 km | |
| Warren Point | 1.28 km | |
| Little Hill | 1.28 km | |
| Culver Cliff Wood | 1.43 km | |
| Ball Copse | 1.44 km | |
| Woodcombe Brake | 1.54 km | |
| Moor Wood | 1.7 km | |
| Submarine Forest | 1.76 km | |
| Staunton Wood | 1.83 km | |
| Buckland Hill | 1.91 km | |
| Trimps Hill | 1.92 km | |
| Hopcott Brake | 2 km | |
| Arms Hill | 2.05 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA24 5AW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.20671900 |
| Longitude | -3.47136900 |
| OS Easting | 297310 |
| OS Northing | 0146308 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Communal retirement |
| 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 | E33046906 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Somerset 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Somerset 001D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |