The postcode TA24 5SS is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA24 5SS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA24 5SS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.8 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 5SS as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.
The closest road name to TA24 5SS is Whitegate Road which is centered 51 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Townsend Road and is 210 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 953 m away at Minehead (West Somerset Railway)
The nearest takeaway food is available from Bampton Street Fish Bar and is 540 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 16, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 45 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 93.3% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for TA24 5SS 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 5SS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA24 5SS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA24 5SS
| 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 5SS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minehead Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 346 m |
| Minehead First School | Academy | 2-9 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 352 m |
| St Michael's Church of England First School | Academy | 5-9 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 768 m |
| West Somerset College | Academy | 13-19 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.12 km |
| Dunster First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (June 12, 2018) | 2.79 km |
| Timberscombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 3.81 km |
| Cutcombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 8.03 km |
| St Dubricius Church of England VA School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 8.34 km |
| Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford | Academy | 3-9 | 9.05 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA24 5SS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Rooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2021 | 248 m | |
| Corner House Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 14, 2021 | 259 m | |
| Westerley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 24, 2021 | 294 m | |
| Minehead Middle School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2021 | 346 m | |
| Minehead First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2021 | 352 m | |
| Minehead Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 352 m | |
| Minehead CAMC Site | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2021 | 444 m | |
| The Hub Soft Play Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2022 | 444 m | |
| Tidings | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 22, 2021 | 448 m | |
| Golden Gorse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2019 | 452 m | |
| Broadlands | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2021 | 510 m | |
| Kingsway Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2020 | 517 m | |
| Masonic Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2019 | 526 m | |
| Cosy Bean Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 527 m | |
| Bampton Street Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2021 | 540 m | |
| Toms Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2021 | 570 m | |
| Paradise Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 8, 2021 | 581 m | |
| Boots the Chemist | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2021 | 615 m | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2021 | 615 m | |
| King Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2021 | 620 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA24 5SS - Data from Apr 2022
| Townsend Road | 210 m | |
| Minehead First School | 225 m | |
| Minehead Middle School | 303 m | |
| Minehead Middle School | 310 m | |
| Corner House Store | 317 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 953 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 953 m | |
| Dunster (West Somerset Railway) | 2.83 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.54 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.54 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.54 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA24 5SS - Data from Dec 2021
| Little Hill | 450 m | |
| Ball Copse | 651 m | |
| Staunton Wood | 1.12 km | |
| Buckland Hill | 1.13 km | |
| Whitecross Plantation | 1.19 km | |
| Hopcott Brake | 1.23 km | |
| Long Combe | Valley | 1.28 km |
| Staunton Plantation | 1.31 km | |
| Trimps Hill | 1.35 km | |
| The Strand | 1.39 km | |
| Hopcott Combe | Valley | 1.4 km |
| Woodcombe Brake | 1.46 km | |
| Arms Hill | 1.52 km | |
| Penny Hill | 1.52 km | |
| Periton Combe | Valley | 1.53 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA24 5SS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 44.8 Mbps | 45 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 8.8 Mbps | 10.4 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 9 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 16.2 | 2 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 93.3% | 93.3% | 70.5 | 17.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for TA24 5SS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.20016800 |
| Longitude | -3.47744400 |
| OS Easting | 296871 |
| OS Northing | 0145588 |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Ageing in suburbia |
| 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 001F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A4 |