Postcode TA24 6ES (Somerset West and Taunton)

Map showing TA24 6ES and nearby postcodes

The postcode TA24 6ES is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in April 1985 and is an active postcode. TA24 6ES is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to TA24 6ES is Edgemoor Road which is centered 108 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Alcombe Bus Shelter and is 191 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.34 km away at Minehead (West Somerset Railway)

The local pub for residents of TA24 6ES is Minehead Cricket Club and is 664 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on December 3, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Alcombe Fish Bar and is 137 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on April 6, 2021.

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

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Edgemoor Road 108 m
The Close 120 m
Quarry Close 129 m
Brook Street 137 m
Brook Street Mews 137 m
Church Street 139 m
Manor Road 157 m
Cross Farm Close 185 m
Barton Road 195 m
Birch Gardens 217 m
Premier Court 233 m
Dene Gardens 234 m
Silvermead 262 m
Callins View 277 m
Doone Way 282 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA24 6ES

Introduction April 1985
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 6ES - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
West Somerset College Good
(March 4, 2020)
326 m
Minehead Middle School Good
(September 12, 2017)
758 m
Minehead First School Requires improvement
(July 1, 2021)
1.2 km
St Michael's Church of England First School Good
(June 12, 2019)
1.64 km
Dunster First School Good
(June 12, 2018)
1.85 km
Timberscombe Church of England First School Good
(November 7, 2017)
3.65 km
Cutcombe Church of England First School Good
(February 5, 2020)
7.99 km
Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford 8.11 km
St Dubricius Church of England VA School Good
(March 30, 2017)
9.16 km
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School Requires improvement
(May 22, 2019)
10.54 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
West Somerset Food Cupboard Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
120 m
Alcombe Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
April 6, 2021
137 m
Alcombe House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
November 21, 2019
179 m
The Dene Lodge Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 10, 2021
227 m
Silvermead Community Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
August 20, 2021
242 m
Alcombe Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 7, 2021
270 m
Alcombe Newsagent & Post Office Retailers - other 4
Good
March 30, 2021
321 m
China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 28, 2019
321 m
Co-Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 30, 2021
321 m
Rominos Pizza Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 18, 2022
321 m
Seafare Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 11, 2020
321 m
The Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 26, 2022
321 m
West Somerset Community College School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 26, 2020
326 m
Minehead CAMC Site Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 13, 2021
511 m
The Hub Soft Play Centre Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 5, 2022
511 m
Cheeky Cherubs Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 24, 2021
664 m
Brewers Fayre & Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 9, 2019
664 m
Minehead Community Hospital Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
664 m
Minehead Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
December 3, 2019
664 m
Minehead Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
687 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Alcombe Bus Shelter Bus Stop/Station 191 m
Alcombe Bus Shelter Bus Stop/Station 266 m
WSCC Bus Stop/Station 323 m
WSCC Bus Stop/Station 332 m
Elm Grove Bus Stop/Station 470 m
Minehead (West Somerset Railway) Metro/Tram 1.34 km
Minehead (West Somerset Railway) Metro/Tram 1.34 km
Dunster (West Somerset Railway) Metro/Tram 1.98 km
Minehead Harbour Ferry 2.12 km
Minehead Harbour Ferry 2.13 km
Minehead Harbour Ferry 2.13 km

Nearby Nature

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

Trimps Hill Hill Or Mountain 603 m
Arms Hill Hill Or Mountain 707 m
Penny Hill Hill Or Mountain 711 m
Staunton Wood Woodland Or Forest 734 m
Ellicombe Combe Valley 735 m
Horse Pond Combe Valley 920 m
Buckland Hill Hill Or Mountain 934 m
Alcombe Common Woodland Or Forest 942 m
Catchmost Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.01 km
Long Combe Valley 1.07 km
Alder's Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.12 km
Little Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.12 km
Staunton Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
Penny Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
Ball Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA24 6ES - 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 57,152 kWh - mean 11,430 kWh : median 10,730 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

5 meters consuming 15,322 kWh - mean 3,064 kWh : median 2,813 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for TA24 6ES - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.19495300
Longitude -3.46667200
OS Easting 297612
OS Northing 0144993
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
15208
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 E33050455
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
West Somerset 002
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
West Somerset 002A
Output Area / Small Area 8C2