The postcode TA24 5BS is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA24 5BS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA24 5BS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.4 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 5BS as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.
The closest road name to TA24 5BS is Bancks Street which is centered 64 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bancks Street and is 120 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 584 m away at Minehead (West Somerset Railway)
The nearest takeaway food is available from Toms Fish Bar and is 63 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 17, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 53.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for TA24 5BS 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 5BS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA24 5BS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA24 5BS
| 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 5BS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minehead First School | Academy | 2-9 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 163 m |
| St Michael's Church of England First School | Academy | 5-9 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 363 m |
| Minehead Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 531 m |
| West Somerset College | Academy | 13-19 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.35 km |
| Dunster First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (June 12, 2018) | 3.11 km |
| Timberscombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 4.3 km |
| St Dubricius Church of England VA School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 8.36 km |
| Cutcombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 8.49 km |
| Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford | Academy | 3-9 | 9.24 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA24 5BS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2019 | 54 m | |
| Toms Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2021 | 63 m | |
| Tidings | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 22, 2021 | 96 m | |
| Cosy Bean Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 110 m | |
| Boots the Chemist | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2021 | 116 m | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2021 | 116 m | |
| Exmoor Food & Crafts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2021 | 128 m | |
| Jenny's Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 128 m | |
| Oggy Oggy Pasty Co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 11, 2021 | 128 m | |
| Golden Gorse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2019 | 141 m | |
| Holland and Barrett | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2021 | 160 m | |
| Owl's Roost | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 6, 2021 | 163 m | |
| Minehead First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2021 | 163 m | |
| Minehead Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 163 m | |
| Glenmore Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 28, 2021 | 174 m | |
| Grape Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 174 m | |
| Mr Micawbers Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2021 | 174 m | |
| Rolys Fudge Pantry Minehead | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 174 m | |
| Toddy's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 5, 2021 | 174 m | |
| Toucan Wholefoods & Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2020 | 174 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA24 5BS - Data from Apr 2022
| Bancks Street | 120 m | |
| Roman Catholic Church | 164 m | |
| Roman Catholic Church | 173 m | |
| The Avenue | 173 m | |
| The Parade | 189 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 584 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 584 m | |
| Dunster (West Somerset Railway) | 2.96 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.03 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.03 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.03 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA24 5BS - Data from Dec 2021
| Little Hill | 898 m | |
| Whitecross Plantation | 932 m | |
| Ball Copse | 1.03 km | |
| The Strand | 1.05 km | |
| Woodcombe Brake | 1.25 km | |
| Culver Cliff Wood | 1.45 km | |
| Madbrain Sands | 1.5 km | |
| Moor Wood | 1.55 km | |
| Hopcott Brake | 1.58 km | |
| Staunton Wood | 1.61 km | |
| Buckland Hill | 1.64 km | |
| Warren Point | 1.69 km | |
| Mount Brake | 1.72 km | |
| Beatland Brakes | 1.75 km | |
| Periton Combe | Valley | 1.77 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA24 5BS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 72.9 Mbps | 53.7 Mbps | 78.54 Mbps |
| Upload | 15.6 Mbps | 11.6 Mbps | 19.98 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% | 19.6 | 1.2 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 75 | 18.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for TA24 5BS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.20471900 |
| Longitude | -3.47661600 |
| OS Easting | 296939 |
| OS Northing | 0146093 |
| 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 Central |
| 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: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Families in terraces and flats |
| 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 | E33050445 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Somerset 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Somerset 001C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A3 |