The postcode TA24 5DQ is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA24 5DQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
TA24 5DQ 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 5DQ as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.
The closest road name to TA24 5DQ is Ponsford Road which is centered 68 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Queens Road and is 134 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 514 m away at Minehead (West Somerset Railway)
The local pub for residents of TA24 5DQ is Minehead Bowling Club and is 334 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection .
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for TA24 5DQ 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 5DQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA24 5DQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA24 5DQ
| 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 5DQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minehead Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 224 m |
| Minehead First School | Academy | 2-9 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 446 m |
| St Michael's Church of England First School | Academy | 5-9 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 819 m |
| West Somerset College | Academy | 13-19 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 899 m |
| Dunster First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (June 12, 2018) | 2.67 km |
| Timberscombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 4.22 km |
| Cutcombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 8.48 km |
| St Dubricius Church of England VA School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 8.76 km |
| Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford | Academy | 3-9 | 8.79 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA24 5DQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadlands | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Paradise Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 8, 2021 | 83 m | |
| Kingsway Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2020 | 102 m | |
| Minehead EYE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2021 | 218 m | |
| Munchies Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 1, 2021 | 218 m | |
| West Somerset Garden Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2021 | 218 m | |
| Minehead Middle School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2021 | 224 m | |
| Westerley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 24, 2021 | 247 m | |
| Glendower | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 25, 2021 | 261 m | |
| The Montrose Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 19, 2019 | 261 m | |
| Tranmere Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2021 | 261 m | |
| Golden Gorse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2019 | 316 m | |
| Minehead AFC | Awaiting Inspection | 334 m | |
| Minehead Bowling Club | Awaiting Inspection | 334 m | |
| Glen Lyn Residential Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2022 | 348 m | |
| Kenella House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2021 | 348 m | |
| Tregonwell House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 15, 2020 | 348 m | |
| Waverley B and B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2021 | 348 m | |
| Sunfield | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2021 | 398 m | |
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 404 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA24 5DQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Queens Road | 134 m | |
| King George Road | 158 m | |
| Glenmore Road | 180 m | |
| Minehead Middle School | 255 m | |
| Minehead Middle School | 268 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 514 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 514 m | |
| Dunster (West Somerset Railway) | 2.51 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.24 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.25 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.25 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA24 5DQ - Data from Dec 2021
| The Strand | 907 m | |
| Little Hill | 956 m | |
| Ball Copse | 1.16 km | |
| Madbrain Sands | 1.3 km | |
| Staunton Wood | 1.37 km | |
| Whitecross Plantation | 1.39 km | |
| Warren Point | 1.44 km | |
| Trimps Hill | 1.45 km | |
| Buckland Hill | 1.46 km | |
| Arms Hill | 1.59 km | |
| Penny Hill | 1.59 km | |
| Long Combe | Valley | 1.62 km |
| Ellicombe Combe | Valley | 1.63 km |
| Staunton Plantation | 1.66 km | |
| Woodcombe Brake | 1.7 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA24 5DQ - 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 | 51.20247700 |
| Longitude | -3.47113400 |
| OS Easting | 297317 |
| OS Northing | 0145836 |
| 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Hard pressed ageing workers Subgroup: Ageing industrious workers |
| 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 | E33046794 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Somerset 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Somerset 001C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8C1 |