Postcode TA24 5PJ (Somerset West and Taunton)

Map showing TA24 5PJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode TA24 5PJ is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in February 2004 and is an active postcode. TA24 5PJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TA24 5PJ 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 5PJ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to TA24 5PJ is Martlet Road which is centered 62 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Northfield Road and is 81 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 584 m away at Minehead (West Somerset Railway)

The nearest takeaway food is available from Minehead Kebab Centre and is 262 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on June 19, 2019.

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 0.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for TA24 5PJ is covered by the Avon and Somerset police force association and Somerset is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to TA24 5PJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to TA24 5PJ, and the approximate distance away.

Martlet Road 62 m
Blenheim Mews 71 m
Quay Lane 93 m
Clanville Road 100 m
Blenheim Road 122 m
Clanville Grange 122 m
Clanville 148 m
Northfield Road 161 m
The Ball 191 m
Holloway 193 m
Ballfield Road 193 m
Middle Street 217 m
Market House Lane 236 m
Church Street 245 m
Holloway Street 256 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA24 5PJ

Introduction February 2004
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from TA24 5PJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Michael's Church of England First School Good
(June 12, 2019)
298 m
Minehead First School Requires improvement
(July 1, 2021)
547 m
Minehead Middle School Good
(September 12, 2017)
899 m
West Somerset College Good
(March 4, 2020)
1.66 km
Dunster First School Good
(June 12, 2018)
3.44 km
Timberscombe Church of England First School Good
(November 7, 2017)
4.67 km
St Dubricius Church of England VA School Good
(March 30, 2017)
8.32 km
Cutcombe Church of England First School Good
(February 5, 2020)
8.81 km
Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford 9.48 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA24 5PJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Baytree Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
October 22, 2021
110 m
Wyndham House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
August 3, 2021
122 m
Blenheim Gardens Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 19, 2018
217 m
Eazy Health Bar Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
217 m
The Northfield Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 22, 2022
223 m
Owl's Roost Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 6, 2021
231 m
Holland and Barrett Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 30, 2021
236 m
Glenmore Bakery Retailers - other 4
Good
January 28, 2021
251 m
Grape Tree Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 4, 2019
251 m
Mr Micawbers Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 5, 2021
251 m
Rolys Fudge Pantry Minehead Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 16, 2021
251 m
Toddy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
August 5, 2021
251 m
Toucan Wholefoods & Cafe Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 10, 2020
251 m
Apple Tree Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 15, 2021
262 m
Billie Mae's Cafe & Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
January 25, 2022
262 m
Cafe 21 Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
May 4, 2021
262 m
Coaster Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 10, 2020
262 m
G H Catering Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
262 m
Minehead Kebab Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
June 19, 2019
262 m
N & J Ice Creams Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 22, 2020
262 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA24 5PJ - Data from Apr 2022

Northfield Road Bus Stop/Station 81 m
Blenheim Mews Bus Stop/Station 127 m
The Avenue Bus Stop/Station 256 m
Martlet Road War Memorial Bus Stop/Station 289 m
The Parade Bus Stop/Station 295 m
Minehead (West Somerset Railway) Metro/Tram 584 m
Minehead (West Somerset Railway) Metro/Tram 584 m
Dunster (West Somerset Railway) Metro/Tram 3.18 km
Minehead Harbour Ferry 676 m
Minehead Harbour Ferry 677 m
Minehead Harbour Ferry 677 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA24 5PJ - Data from Dec 2021

Whitecross Plantation Woodland Or Forest 818 m
The Strand Wetland 979 m
Culver Cliff Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.08 km
Woodcombe Brake Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
Little Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.25 km
Moor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.27 km
Ball Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.35 km
Madbrain Sands Beach 1.42 km
Warren Point Wetland 1.65 km
Culver Cliff Sand Beach 1.78 km
Mount Brake Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
Hopcott Brake Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Beatland Brakes Woodland Or Forest 1.93 km
Woodcombe Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
Periton Combe Valley 1.97 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA24 5PJ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 54.8 Mbps 53.7 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 11.6 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 14.5 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 69.4 16
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

13 meters consuming 64,992 kWh - mean 4,999 kWh : median 2,952 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

13 meters consuming 20,580 kWh - mean 1,583 kWh : median 1,553 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for TA24 5PJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.20824700
Longitude -3.47708700
OS Easting 296914
OS Northing 0146486
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
15254
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000246
Travel To Work Area Minehead

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient 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 E33050444
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
West Somerset 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
West Somerset 001D
Output Area / Small Area 5B3