The postcode TA24 5LJ is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in October 2017.TA24 5LJ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
TA24 5LJ 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 5LJ as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.
The closest road name to TA24 5LJ is St Andrews Lane which is centered 29 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Parade and is 88 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 742 m away at Minehead (West Somerset Railway)
The local pub for residents of TA24 5LJ is Duke of Wellington and is 70 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 52 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 16, 2021.
Policing for TA24 5LJ 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 5LJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA24 5LJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA24 5LJ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | October 2017 |
| 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 5LJ - 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) | 212 m |
| Minehead First School | Academy | 2-9 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 234 m |
| Minehead Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 676 m |
| West Somerset College | Academy | 13-19 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.51 km |
| Dunster First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (June 12, 2018) | 3.26 km |
| Timberscombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 4.29 km |
| St Dubricius Church of England VA School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 8.18 km |
| Cutcombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 8.43 km |
| Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford | Academy | 3-9 | 9.42 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA24 5LJ - 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 | 52 m | |
| Butterflies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 10, 2021 | 70 m | |
| Costa Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 6, 2019 | 70 m | |
| Duke of Wellington | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 21, 2021 | 70 m | |
| King Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2021 | 71 m | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 71 m | |
| Cosy Bean Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 78 m | |
| Cake Bar | Awaiting Inspection | 82 m | |
| Golden House Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2020 | 100 m | |
| Passioni Italiane | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 1, 2021 | 100 m | |
| Pera Peri Peri | Awaiting Inspection | 100 m | |
| The Bistro | Awaiting Inspection | 100 m | |
| Masonic Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2019 | 134 m | |
| Glenmore Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 28, 2021 | 141 m | |
| Grape Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 141 m | |
| Mr Micawbers Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2021 | 141 m | |
| Rolys Fudge Pantry Minehead | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 141 m | |
| Toddy's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 5, 2021 | 141 m | |
| Toucan Wholefoods & Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2020 | 141 m | |
| Tidings | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 22, 2021 | 146 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA24 5LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| The Parade | 88 m | |
| Bancks Street | 117 m | |
| Roman Catholic Church | 227 m | |
| Roman Catholic Church | 227 m | |
| Blenheim Mews | 272 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 742 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 742 m | |
| Dunster (West Somerset Railway) | 3.14 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.06 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.06 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.06 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA24 5LJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Whitecross Plantation | 750 m | |
| Little Hill | 873 m | |
| Ball Copse | 963 m | |
| Woodcombe Brake | 1.06 km | |
| The Strand | 1.2 km | |
| Culver Cliff Wood | 1.36 km | |
| Moor Wood | 1.4 km | |
| Hopcott Brake | 1.48 km | |
| Mount Brake | 1.55 km | |
| Beatland Brakes | 1.61 km | |
| Periton Combe | Valley | 1.64 km |
| Madbrain Sands | 1.65 km | |
| Staunton Wood | 1.68 km | |
| Buckland Hill | 1.68 km | |
| Periton Brake | 1.71 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.20508200 |
| Longitude | -3.47923300 |
| OS Easting | 296757 |
| OS Northing | 0146137 |
| 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: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Hampered aspiration |
| 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 | E33050447 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Somerset 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Somerset 001F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A2 |