The postcode TA24 5RQ is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA24 5RQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA24 5RQ 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 5RQ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to TA24 5RQ is Kildare Gardens which is centered 40 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Minehead First School and is 73 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 737 m away at Minehead (West Somerset Railway)
The local pub for residents of TA24 5RQ is Minehead Bowling Club and is 401 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Toms Fish Bar and is 367 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 17, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 39.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.2 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 5RQ 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 5RQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA24 5RQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA24 5RQ
| 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 5RQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minehead First School | Academy | 2-9 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 172 m |
| Minehead Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 288 m |
| St Michael's Church of England First School | Academy | 5-9 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 618 m |
| West Somerset College | Academy | 13-19 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.13 km |
| Dunster First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (June 12, 2018) | 2.87 km |
| Timberscombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 4.03 km |
| Cutcombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 8.25 km |
| St Dubricius Church of England VA School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 8.41 km |
| Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford | Academy | 3-9 | 9.06 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA24 5RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 24, 2021 | 105 m | |
| Minehead First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2021 | 172 m | |
| Minehead Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 172 m | |
| Golden Gorse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2019 | 229 m | |
| Community Rooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2021 | 233 m | |
| Tidings | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 22, 2021 | 268 m | |
| Minehead Middle School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2021 | 288 m | |
| Corner House Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 14, 2021 | 304 m | |
| Masonic Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2019 | 333 m | |
| Cosy Bean Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 351 m | |
| Broadlands | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2021 | 352 m | |
| Toms Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2021 | 367 m | |
| Kingsway Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2020 | 399 m | |
| Minehead AFC | Awaiting Inspection | 401 m | |
| Minehead Bowling Club | Awaiting Inspection | 401 m | |
| Bampton Street Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2021 | 403 m | |
| Paradise Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 8, 2021 | 405 m | |
| Boots the Chemist | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2021 | 418 m | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2021 | 418 m | |
| Exmoor Food & Crafts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2021 | 430 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA24 5RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Minehead First School | 73 m | |
| Townsend Road | 84 m | |
| Roman Catholic Church | 179 m | |
| Roman Catholic Church | 179 m | |
| Minehead Middle School | 270 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 737 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 737 m | |
| Dunster (West Somerset Railway) | 2.81 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.32 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.32 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.32 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA24 5RQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Little Hill | 662 m | |
| Ball Copse | 839 m | |
| Whitecross Plantation | 1.12 km | |
| The Strand | 1.19 km | |
| Staunton Wood | 1.3 km | |
| Buckland Hill | 1.34 km | |
| Woodcombe Brake | 1.42 km | |
| Hopcott Brake | 1.42 km | |
| Trimps Hill | 1.49 km | |
| Long Combe | Valley | 1.49 km |
| Staunton Plantation | 1.52 km | |
| Madbrain Sands | 1.61 km | |
| Hopcott Combe | Valley | 1.61 km |
| Arms Hill | 1.65 km | |
| Penny Hill | 1.66 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA24 5RQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 40.4 Mbps | 39.5 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 8.4 Mbps | 9.2 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 5 | 0.3 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 16.5 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 61.2 | 15.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for TA24 5RQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.20200100 |
| Longitude | -3.47611400 |
| OS Easting | 296968 |
| OS Northing | 0145790 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Communal 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 | E33050450 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Somerset 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Somerset 001C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |