Postcode TA24 5QA (Somerset West and Taunton)

Map showing TA24 5QA and nearby postcodes

The postcode TA24 5QA is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA24 5QA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TA24 5QA 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 5QA as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Retired communal city dwellers.

The closest road name to TA24 5QA is Quay Lane which is centered 46 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Northfield Road and is 159 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 469 m away at Minehead (West Somerset Railway)

The local pub for residents of TA24 5QA is Minehead And District Social Club and is 182 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 12, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Minehead Kebab Centre and is 208 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on June 19, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 48.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.6 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 2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for TA24 5QA 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 5QA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Quay Lane 46 m
Blenheim Mews 97 m
Northfield Road 107 m
Blenheim Road 122 m
Martlet Road 151 m
North Road 154 m
Clanville Road 233 m
Clanville Grange 242 m
Esplanade 252 m
The Avenue 253 m
Ballfield Road 263 m
Clanville 280 m
The Ball 285 m
Market House Lane 331 m
Quay Street 338 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA24 5QA

Introduction January 1980
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 5QA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Michael's Church of England First School Good
(June 12, 2019)
425 m
Minehead First School Requires improvement
(July 1, 2021)
594 m
Minehead Middle School Good
(September 12, 2017)
890 m
West Somerset College Good
(March 4, 2020)
1.61 km
Dunster First School Good
(June 12, 2018)
3.38 km
Timberscombe Church of England First School Good
(November 7, 2017)
4.73 km
St Dubricius Church of England VA School Good
(March 30, 2017)
8.45 km
Cutcombe Church of England First School Good
(February 5, 2020)
8.9 km
Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford 9.38 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Northfield Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 22, 2022
135 m
Baytree Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
October 22, 2021
143 m
Blenheim Lodge Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
July 26, 2021
182 m
Minehead And District Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 12, 2021
182 m
Apple Tree Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 15, 2021
208 m
Billie Mae's Cafe & Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
January 25, 2022
208 m
Cafe 21 Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
May 4, 2021
208 m
Coaster Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 10, 2020
208 m
G H Catering Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
208 m
Minehead Kebab Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
June 19, 2019
208 m
N & J Ice Creams Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 22, 2020
208 m
Sugar Cafe Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 24, 2018
208 m
Sundae Best Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 15, 2021
208 m
Taj Mahal Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
April 13, 2021
208 m
The Wheelhouse Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 3, 2021
208 m
Treat Suite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 1, 2021
208 m
Vladi's Pizza and Pasta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 15, 2021
208 m
Wheelhouse Snack Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 16, 2021
208 m
Wyndham House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
August 3, 2021
215 m
Channel House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
August 17, 2021
223 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Northfield Road Bus Stop/Station 159 m
Blenheim Mews Bus Stop/Station 201 m
The Avenue Bus Stop/Station 264 m
Martlet Road War Memorial Bus Stop/Station 287 m
Bancks Street Bus Stop/Station 373 m
Minehead (West Somerset Railway) Metro/Tram 469 m
Minehead (West Somerset Railway) Metro/Tram 469 m
Dunster (West Somerset Railway) Metro/Tram 3.08 km
Minehead Harbour Ferry 599 m
Minehead Harbour Ferry 602 m
Minehead Harbour Ferry 602 m

Nearby Nature

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

The Strand Wetland 847 m
Whitecross Plantation Woodland Or Forest 949 m
Culver Cliff Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.11 km
Woodcombe Brake Woodland Or Forest 1.26 km
Madbrain Sands Beach 1.29 km
Little Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.32 km
Moor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Ball Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.43 km
Warren Point Wetland 1.52 km
Culver Cliff Sand Beach 1.83 km
Mount Brake Woodland Or Forest 1.93 km
Submarine Forest Wetland 1.95 km
Hopcott Brake Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
Staunton Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km
Beatland Brakes Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 50.9 Mbps 48.2 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 12.9 Mbps 12.6 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% 15 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 54.9 14.9
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

9 meters consuming 116,284 kWh - mean 12,920 kWh : median 7,328 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

24 meters consuming 93,757 kWh - mean 3,907 kWh : median 2,650 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for TA24 5QA - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.20850500
Longitude -3.47522000
OS Easting 297045
OS Northing 0146512
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
13121
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: 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