The postcode TA24 6EW is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA24 6EW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA24 6EW 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 6EW as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.
The closest road name to TA24 6EW is A396 which is centered 24.6 km away.
The nearest bus stop is WSCC and is 1.04 km away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.13 km away at Minehead (West Somerset Railway)
The local pub for residents of TA24 6EW is Minehead Rugby Club and is 967 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 1, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Alcombe Fish Bar and is 966 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on April 6, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 19.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 3.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 50% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 50% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for TA24 6EW 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 6EW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA24 6EW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA24 6EW
| 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 6EW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Somerset College | Academy | 13-19 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.12 km |
| Minehead Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 1.43 km |
| Dunster First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (June 12, 2018) | 1.72 km |
| Minehead First School | Academy | 2-9 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 1.78 km |
| St Michael's Church of England First School | Academy | 5-9 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 2.21 km |
| Timberscombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 2.84 km |
| Cutcombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 7.19 km |
| Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford | Academy | 3-9 | 8.08 km | |
| St Dubricius Church of England VA School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 9.02 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA24 6EW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunster Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 26, 2021 | 0 m | |
| YHA Minehead | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 22, 2021 | 0 m | |
| West Somerset Food Cupboard | Awaiting Inspection | 966 m | |
| Alcombe Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 6, 2021 | 966 m | |
| Minehead Rugby Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 967 m | |
| The Dene Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2021 | 1 km | |
| Alcombe House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 21, 2019 | 1.01 km | |
| Alcombe Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 7, 2021 | 1.09 km | |
| Silvermead Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 20, 2021 | 1.09 km | |
| Alcombe Newsagent & Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 30, 2021 | 1.11 km | |
| China Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 28, 2019 | 1.11 km | |
| Co-Operative Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2021 | 1.11 km | |
| Rominos Pizza Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 18, 2022 | 1.11 km | |
| Seafare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2020 | 1.11 km | |
| The Bakehouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 26, 2022 | 1.11 km | |
| West Somerset Community College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2020 | 1.12 km | |
| Minehead CAMC Site | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2021 | 1.14 km | |
| The Hub Soft Play Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2022 | 1.14 km | |
| Minehead Middle School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2021 | 1.43 km | |
| Brewers Fayre & Premier Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2019 | 1.51 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA24 6EW - Data from Apr 2022
| WSCC | 1.04 km | |
| Alcombe Bus Shelter | 1.04 km | |
| WSCC | 1.05 km | |
| Bircham Road | 1.16 km | |
| Bircham Road | 1.2 km | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 2.13 km | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 2.13 km | |
| Dunster (West Somerset Railway) | 2.34 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 2.87 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 2.88 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 2.88 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA24 6EW - Data from Dec 2021
| Alcombe Common | 95 m | |
| Trimps Hill | 284 m | |
| Alder's Copse | 313 m | |
| Staunton Wood | 359 m | |
| Penny Hill | 370 m | |
| Arms Hill | 373 m | |
| Horse Pond Combe | Valley | 498 m |
| Long Combe | Valley | 512 m |
| Buckland Hill | 512 m | |
| Catchmost Hill | 532 m | |
| Ellicombe Combe | Valley | 557 m |
| Staunton Plantation | 593 m | |
| Knowle Hill | 711 m | |
| Grabbist Hill | 1.08 km | |
| Ash Copse | 1.08 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA24 6EW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 20.3 Mbps | 19.7 Mbps | 34.86 Mbps |
| Upload | 2.5 Mbps | 3.5 Mbps | 6.57 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 0 | 0 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 50% | 50% | 21 | 3.7 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 50% | 50% | 35 | 6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.18783000 |
| Longitude | -3.47098200 |
| OS Easting | 297295 |
| OS Northing | 0144207 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Avon and Somerset |
| Exmoor National Park |
| 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 |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Detached rural 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 | E33050452 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Somerset 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Somerset 002A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C3 |