Postcode TA24 6DB (Somerset West and Taunton)

Map showing TA24 6DB and nearby postcodes

The postcode TA24 6DB is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in July 2006 and is an active postcode. TA24 6DB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TA24 6DB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.7 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 6DB as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing rural industry workers.

The closest road name to TA24 6DB is Staunton Rise which is centered 17 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Minehead Fire Station and is 201 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.15 km away at Minehead (West Somerset Railway)

The nearest takeaway food is available from China Garden and is 272 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 28, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 50.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.8 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. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for TA24 6DB 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 6DB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Staunton Rise 17 m
Chestnut Way 68 m
Staunton Road 92 m
Callins View 149 m
Callins Close 188 m
Meadow Terrace 193 m
Marley Close 213 m
Victoria Road 226 m
Alcombe Road 254 m
Elm Grove 276 m
Quarry Close 291 m
Whitegate Close 298 m
Lower Meadow Road 309 m
Hopcott Road 392 m
Manor Road 430 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA24 6DB

Introduction July 2006
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 6DB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Minehead Middle School Good
(September 12, 2017)
437 m
West Somerset College Good
(March 4, 2020)
652 m
Minehead First School Requires improvement
(July 1, 2021)
823 m
St Michael's Church of England First School Good
(June 12, 2019)
1.27 km
Dunster First School Good
(June 12, 2018)
2.25 km
Timberscombe Church of England First School Good
(November 7, 2017)
3.63 km
Cutcombe Church of England First School Good
(February 5, 2020)
7.93 km
Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford 8.53 km
St Dubricius Church of England VA School Good
(March 30, 2017)
8.77 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Minehead CAMC Site Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 13, 2021
144 m
The Hub Soft Play Centre Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 5, 2022
144 m
Alcombe Newsagent & Post Office Retailers - other 4
Good
March 30, 2021
272 m
China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 28, 2019
272 m
Co-Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 30, 2021
272 m
Rominos Pizza Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 18, 2022
272 m
Seafare Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 11, 2020
272 m
The Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 26, 2022
272 m
Alcombe Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 7, 2021
320 m
West Somerset Food Cupboard Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
402 m
Minehead Middle School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 11, 2021
437 m
Silvermead Community Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
August 20, 2021
448 m
Alcombe Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
April 6, 2021
492 m
Alcombe House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
November 21, 2019
512 m
Kingsway Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 26, 2020
555 m
The Dene Lodge Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 10, 2021
602 m
Westerley Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
August 24, 2021
626 m
Broadlands Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 5, 2021
638 m
West Somerset Community College School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 26, 2020
652 m
Cheeky Cherubs Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 24, 2021
690 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Minehead Fire Station Bus Stop/Station 201 m
Alcombe Books Bus Stop/Station 267 m
Elm Grove Bus Stop/Station 275 m
Alcombe Bus Shelter Bus Stop/Station 288 m
Minehead Middle School Bus Stop/Station 415 m
Minehead (West Somerset Railway) Metro/Tram 1.15 km
Minehead (West Somerset Railway) Metro/Tram 1.15 km
Dunster (West Somerset Railway) Metro/Tram 2.37 km
Minehead Harbour Ferry 1.88 km
Minehead Harbour Ferry 1.88 km
Minehead Harbour Ferry 1.88 km

Nearby Nature

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

Little Hill Hill Or Mountain 724 m
Staunton Wood Woodland Or Forest 732 m
Trimps Hill Hill Or Mountain 842 m
Buckland Hill Hill Or Mountain 846 m
Ball Copse Woodland Or Forest 963 m
Arms Hill Hill Or Mountain 1 km
Long Combe Valley 1 km
Penny Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.01 km
Staunton Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.06 km
Ellicombe Combe Valley 1.09 km
Alcombe Common Woodland Or Forest 1.09 km
Alder's Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.18 km
Horse Pond Combe Valley 1.23 km
Catchmost Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.32 km
The Strand Wetland 1.48 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 54.8 Mbps 50.4 Mbps 77.54 Mbps
Upload 15.2 Mbps 12.8 Mbps 19.53 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 6 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 100% 61.5 15.8
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

7 meters consuming 88,990 kWh - mean 12,713 kWh : median 14,809 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

6 meters consuming 9,024 kWh - mean 1,504 kWh : median 1,820 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for TA24 6DB - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.19676600
Longitude -3.47193900
OS Easting 297248
OS Northing 0145202
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
14278
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Bridgwater and West Somerset
County Electorial Division Dunster ED
Electoral Ward Alcombe
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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Ageing rural industry workers
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 E33050449
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
West Somerset 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
West Somerset 001B
Output Area / Small Area 8C2