The postcode TA24 5QU is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA24 5QU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA24 5QU 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 5QU as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Retired communal city dwellers.
The closest road name to TA24 5QU is Quay Lane which is centered 17 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Northfield Road and is 120 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 509 m away at Minehead (West Somerset Railway)
The local pub for residents of TA24 5QU is Sugar Cafe Bar and is 221 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 24, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Minehead Kebab Centre and is 221 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on June 19, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 47.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.8 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 1.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for TA24 5QU 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 5QU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA24 5QU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA24 5QU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from TA24 5QU - 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) | 380 m |
| Minehead First School | Academy | 2-9 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 576 m |
| Minehead Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 892 m |
| West Somerset College | Academy | 13-19 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.63 km |
| Dunster First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (June 12, 2018) | 3.4 km |
| Timberscombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 4.71 km |
| St Dubricius Church of England VA School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 8.41 km |
| Cutcombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 8.87 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 5QU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baytree Bed and Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 22, 2021 | 117 m | |
| The Northfield Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 22, 2022 | 158 m | |
| Wyndham House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2021 | 177 m | |
| Apple Tree Tea Rooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2021 | 221 m | |
| Billie Mae's Cafe & Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 25, 2022 | 221 m | |
| Cafe 21 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 4, 2021 | 221 m | |
| Coaster Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2020 | 221 m | |
| G H Catering Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 221 m | |
| Minehead Kebab Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 19, 2019 | 221 m | |
| N & J Ice Creams | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2020 | 221 m | |
| Sugar Cafe Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 24, 2018 | 221 m | |
| Sundae Best | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2021 | 221 m | |
| Taj Mahal Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 13, 2021 | 221 m | |
| The Wheelhouse Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2021 | 221 m | |
| Treat Suite | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 1, 2021 | 221 m | |
| Vladi's Pizza and Pasta | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2021 | 221 m | |
| Wheelhouse Snack Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2021 | 221 m | |
| Blenheim Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 26, 2021 | 223 m | |
| Minehead And District Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2021 | 223 m | |
| Channel House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2021 | 233 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA24 5QU - Data from Apr 2022
| Northfield Road | 120 m | |
| Blenheim Mews | 168 m | |
| The Avenue | 254 m | |
| Martlet Road War Memorial | 280 m | |
| Bancks Street | 345 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 509 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 509 m | |
| Dunster (West Somerset Railway) | 3.12 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 623 m | |
| Minehead Harbour | 626 m | |
| Minehead Harbour | 626 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA24 5QU - Data from Dec 2021
| The Strand | 895 m | |
| Whitecross Plantation | 902 m | |
| Culver Cliff Wood | 1.1 km | |
| Woodcombe Brake | 1.21 km | |
| Little Hill | 1.3 km | |
| Moor Wood | 1.33 km | |
| Madbrain Sands | 1.34 km | |
| Ball Copse | 1.4 km | |
| Warren Point | 1.56 km | |
| Culver Cliff Sand | 1.81 km | |
| Mount Brake | 1.88 km | |
| Hopcott Brake | 1.92 km | |
| Submarine Forest | 2 km | |
| Beatland Brakes | 2.01 km | |
| Staunton Wood | 2.02 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA24 5QU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 58.9 Mbps | 47.3 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.6 Mbps | 11.8 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 16.3 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 70.8 | 20 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for TA24 5QU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.20842400 |
| Longitude | -3.47589000 |
| OS Easting | 296998 |
| OS Northing | 0146504 |
| 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 |