The postcode TA24 6SD is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA24 6SD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA24 6SD 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 6SD as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.
The closest road name to TA24 6SD is The Ball which is centered 45 m away.
The nearest bus stop is High Street Newagents and is 149 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 940 m away at Dunster (West Somerset Railway)
The local pub for residents of TA24 6SD is Foresters Arms and is 472 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 59 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 26, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 63.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.8 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 2.8 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 6SD 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 6SD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA24 6SD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA24 6SD
| 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 6SD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunster First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (June 12, 2018) | 315 m |
| West Somerset College | Academy | 13-19 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.81 km |
| Minehead Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 2.64 km |
| Minehead First School | Academy | 2-9 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 3.09 km |
| St Michael's Church of England First School | Academy | 5-9 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 3.52 km |
| Timberscombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 4.17 km |
| Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford | Academy | 3-9 | 6.2 km | |
| Cutcombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 8.38 km |
| Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 8.62 km |
| Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Requires improvement (May 22, 2019) | 8.71 km |
| St Peter's Church of England First School | Academy | 5-9 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 8.93 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA24 6SD - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunster Lunchbox | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2019 | 59 m | |
| Cobblestones Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 27, 2021 | 153 m | |
| Dunster Living | Awaiting Inspection | 153 m | |
| Locks Tea Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2021 | 153 m | |
| Luttrell Arms Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2021 | 153 m | |
| Reeves Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 15, 2021 | 153 m | |
| The Chocolate House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2021 | 153 m | |
| The Dessert Club | Awaiting Inspection | 153 m | |
| Dunster Castle Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2021 | 154 m | |
| Tessa's Teashop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 12, 2018 | 154 m | |
| The Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2021 | 154 m | |
| The Yarn Market Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 6, 2021 | 154 m | |
| Dunster Tithe Barn Community Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 28, 2019 | 213 m | |
| Dunster First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2022 | 315 m | |
| Dunster Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2021 | 315 m | |
| The Dog House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2019 | 398 m | |
| Born Appetite | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 29, 2021 | 472 m | |
| Foresters Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 27, 2021 | 472 m | |
| Hathaways | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2021 | 472 m | |
| The Stags Head Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 14, 2021 | 472 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA24 6SD - Data from Apr 2022
| High Street Newagents | 149 m | |
| High Street Courtyards | 159 m | |
| Dunster Steep | 300 m | |
| Dunster Steep | 311 m | |
| Dunster Showground | 528 m | |
| Dunster (West Somerset Railway) | 940 m | |
| Dunster (West Somerset Railway) | 940 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 2.98 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 3.74 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 3.75 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 3.75 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA24 6SD - Data from Dec 2021
| Conygar Wood | 311 m | |
| Ducky Path Plantation | 696 m | |
| Henstey Wood | 758 m | |
| Penny Wood | 784 m | |
| May Hill | 790 m | |
| Skewer Clift Wood | 899 m | |
| Hollow Wood | 932 m | |
| Gallox Wood | 971 m | |
| Grabbist Hill | 1 km | |
| Grabbist Coppice | 1.04 km | |
| Great Firs | 1.09 km | |
| Geoffrey's Oaks | 1.2 km | |
| Horse Pond | 1.21 km | |
| The Hawn | 1.22 km | |
| Rap Wood | 1.23 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA24 6SD - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 78.9 Mbps | 63.8 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.8 Mbps | 14.8 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 20 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 67.8 | 16 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for TA24 6SD - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.18532000 |
| Longitude | -3.44370100 |
| OS Easting | 299196 |
| OS Northing | 0143890 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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: 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 |