The postcode TA24 5LU is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA24 5LU is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
TA24 5LU 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 5LU as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Retired communal city dwellers.
The closest road name to TA24 5LU is The Parade which is centered 58 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bancks Street and is 72 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 582 m away at Minehead (West Somerset Railway)
The nearest takeaway food is available from Toms Fish Bar and is 98 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 17, 2021.
Policing for TA24 5LU 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 5LU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA24 5LU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA24 5LU
| 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 5LU - 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) | 249 m |
| Minehead First School | Academy | 2-9 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 309 m |
| Minehead Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 687 m |
| West Somerset College | Academy | 13-19 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.49 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) | 4.44 km |
| St Dubricius Church of England VA School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 8.31 km |
| Cutcombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 8.6 km |
| Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford | Academy | 3-9 | 9.36 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA24 5LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland and Barrett | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2021 | 8 m | |
| Blenheim Gardens Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 19, 2018 | 40 m | |
| Eazy Health Bar | Awaiting Inspection | 40 m | |
| Owl's Roost | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 6, 2021 | 43 m | |
| Boots the Chemist | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2021 | 47 m | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2021 | 47 m | |
| Glenmore Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 28, 2021 | 48 m | |
| Grape Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 48 m | |
| Mr Micawbers Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2021 | 48 m | |
| Rolys Fudge Pantry Minehead | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 48 m | |
| Toddy's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 5, 2021 | 48 m | |
| Toucan Wholefoods & Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2020 | 48 m | |
| Exmoor Food & Crafts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2021 | 66 m | |
| Jenny's Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 66 m | |
| Oggy Oggy Pasty Co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 11, 2021 | 66 m | |
| Toms Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2021 | 98 m | |
| Wyndham House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2021 | 119 m | |
| Golden House Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2020 | 128 m | |
| Passioni Italiane | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 1, 2021 | 128 m | |
| Pera Peri Peri | Awaiting Inspection | 128 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA24 5LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Bancks Street | 72 m | |
| The Parade | 108 m | |
| Blenheim Mews | 111 m | |
| The Avenue | 114 m | |
| Roman Catholic Church | 308 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 582 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 582 m | |
| Dunster (West Somerset Railway) | 3.07 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 897 m | |
| Minehead Harbour | 900 m | |
| Minehead Harbour | 900 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA24 5LU - Data from Dec 2021
| Whitecross Plantation | 838 m | |
| Little Hill | 1.02 km | |
| The Strand | 1.04 km | |
| Ball Copse | 1.13 km | |
| Woodcombe Brake | 1.15 km | |
| Culver Cliff Wood | 1.29 km | |
| Moor Wood | 1.41 km | |
| Madbrain Sands | 1.49 km | |
| Hopcott Brake | 1.66 km | |
| Warren Point | 1.69 km | |
| Mount Brake | 1.71 km | |
| Staunton Wood | 1.77 km | |
| Beatland Brakes | 1.79 km | |
| Buckland Hill | 1.79 km | |
| Periton Combe | Valley | 1.82 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.20611400 |
| Longitude | -3.47724800 |
| OS Easting | 296898 |
| OS Northing | 0146249 |
| 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: Retired communal city dwellers |
| 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 | E33050444 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Somerset 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Somerset 001C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7D3 |