Postcode TA24 6AS (Somerset West and Taunton)

Map showing TA24 6AS and nearby postcodes

The postcode TA24 6AS is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in May 2007 and is an active postcode. TA24 6AS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TA24 6AS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.4 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 6AS as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.

The closest road name to TA24 6AS is St Thomas Street which is centered 23 m away.

The nearest bus stop is High Street Newagents and is 162 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 924 m away at Dunster (West Somerset Railway)

The local pub for residents of TA24 6AS is Foresters Arms and is 491 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on April 27, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Dunster Lunchbox and is 37 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 26, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.3 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 6AS 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 6AS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to TA24 6AS, and the approximate distance away.

St Thomas Street 23 m
The Ball 74 m
Dunster Steep 137 m
High Street 147 m
Priory Green 178 m
Church Street 276 m
Castle Hill 334 m
St George's Street 337 m
West Close 398 m
A396 24.53 km
A39 43.1 km
A30 45.12 km
M5 63.12 km
A38 78.32 km
A361 86.47 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA24 6AS

Introduction May 2007
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 6AS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Dunster First School Good
(June 12, 2018)
341 m
West Somerset College Good
(March 4, 2020)
1.83 km
Minehead Middle School Good
(September 12, 2017)
2.66 km
Minehead First School Requires improvement
(July 1, 2021)
3.11 km
St Michael's Church of England First School Good
(June 12, 2019)
3.53 km
Timberscombe Church of England First School Good
(November 7, 2017)
4.2 km
Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford 6.18 km
Cutcombe Church of England First School Good
(February 5, 2020)
8.41 km
Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery Good
(February 21, 2017)
8.59 km
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School Requires improvement
(May 22, 2019)
8.68 km
St Peter's Church of England First School Good
(February 7, 2017)
8.91 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA24 6AS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Dunster Lunchbox Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 26, 2019
37 m
Cobblestones Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 27, 2021
163 m
Dunster Living Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
163 m
Locks Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 16, 2021
163 m
Luttrell Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
August 10, 2021
163 m
Reeves Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
April 15, 2021
163 m
The Chocolate House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 27, 2021
163 m
The Dessert Club Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
163 m
Dunster Castle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 21, 2021
170 m
Tessa's Teashop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 12, 2018
170 m
The Deli Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
January 20, 2021
170 m
The Yarn Market Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
April 6, 2021
170 m
Dunster Tithe Barn Community Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 28, 2019
240 m
Dunster First School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 26, 2022
341 m
Dunster Pre School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 16, 2021
341 m
The Dog House Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
379 m
The Pizza Box Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
486 m
Born Appetite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
July 29, 2021
491 m
Foresters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
April 27, 2021
491 m
Hathaways Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 5, 2021
491 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA24 6AS - Data from Apr 2022

High Street Newagents Bus Stop/Station 162 m
High Street Courtyards Bus Stop/Station 173 m
Dunster Steep Bus Stop/Station 281 m
Dunster Steep Bus Stop/Station 289 m
Dunster Showground Bus Stop/Station 500 m
Dunster (West Somerset Railway) Metro/Tram 924 m
Dunster (West Somerset Railway) Metro/Tram 924 m
Blue Anchor (West Somerset Railway) Metro/Tram 2.99 km
Minehead Harbour Ferry 3.75 km
Minehead Harbour Ferry 3.76 km
Minehead Harbour Ferry 3.76 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA24 6AS - Data from Dec 2021

Conygar Wood Woodland Or Forest 319 m
Ducky Path Plantation Woodland Or Forest 724 m
Henstey Wood Woodland Or Forest 749 m
May Hill Hill Or Mountain 782 m
Penny Wood Woodland Or Forest 806 m
Skewer Clift Wood Woodland Or Forest 879 m
Hollow Wood Woodland Or Forest 942 m
Gallox Wood Woodland Or Forest 990 m
Grabbist Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.03 km
Great Firs Woodland Or Forest 1.07 km
Grabbist Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.07 km
Geoffrey's Oaks Woodland Or Forest 1.19 km
The Hawn Inland Water 1.2 km
Horse Pond Inland Water 1.22 km
Rap Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.26 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA24 6AS - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 76,357 kWh - mean 15,271 kWh : median 16,614 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

5 meters consuming 17,808 kWh - mean 3,562 kWh : median 3,905 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for TA24 6AS - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.18536700
Longitude -3.44330200
OS Easting 299225
OS Northing 0143895
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
9081
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

National Park

Exmoor National Park

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Bridgwater and West Somerset
County Electorial Division Dunster ED
Electoral Ward Old Cleeve & District
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: Rural residents
Group: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village in a sparse setting
Built-Up Area Dunster BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33050468
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
West Somerset 005
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
West Somerset 005A
Output Area / Small Area 1B3