The postcode TA24 6TS is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA24 6TS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA24 6TS 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 6TS as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.
The closest road name to TA24 6TS is Ellicombe Lane which is centered 541 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bircham Road and is 767 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.24 km away at Dunster (West Somerset Railway)
The local pub for residents of TA24 6TS is Minehead Rugby Club and is 510 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 1, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Dunster Lunchbox and is 842 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 26, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for TA24 6TS 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 6TS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA24 6TS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA24 6TS
| 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 6TS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunster First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (June 12, 2018) | 667 m |
| West Somerset College | Academy | 13-19 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.12 km |
| Minehead Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 1.92 km |
| Minehead First School | Academy | 2-9 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 2.37 km |
| St Michael's Church of England First School | Academy | 5-9 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 2.8 km |
| Timberscombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 3.7 km |
| Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford | Academy | 3-9 | 6.99 km | |
| Cutcombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 8.01 km |
| Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 9.38 km |
| Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Requires improvement (May 22, 2019) | 9.48 km |
| St Peter's Church of England First School | Academy | 5-9 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 9.71 km |
| St Dubricius Church of England VA School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 10.17 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA24 6TS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minehead Rugby Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 510 m | |
| Dunster First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2022 | 667 m | |
| Dunster Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2021 | 667 m | |
| Dunster Tithe Barn Community Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 28, 2019 | 690 m | |
| Dunster Castle Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2021 | 805 m | |
| Tessa's Teashop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 12, 2018 | 805 m | |
| The Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2021 | 805 m | |
| The Yarn Market Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 6, 2021 | 805 m | |
| Dunster Lunchbox | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2019 | 842 m | |
| Cobblestones Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 27, 2021 | 842 m | |
| Dunster Living | Awaiting Inspection | 842 m | |
| Locks Tea Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2021 | 842 m | |
| Luttrell Arms Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2021 | 842 m | |
| Reeves Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 15, 2021 | 842 m | |
| The Chocolate House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2021 | 842 m | |
| The Dessert Club | Awaiting Inspection | 842 m | |
| Born Appetite | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 29, 2021 | 859 m | |
| Foresters Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 27, 2021 | 859 m | |
| Hathaways | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2021 | 859 m | |
| The Stags Head Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 14, 2021 | 859 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA24 6TS - Data from Apr 2022
| Bircham Road | 767 m | |
| Bircham Road | 782 m | |
| High Street Courtyards | 820 m | |
| High Street Newagents | 826 m | |
| Dunster Steep | 887 m | |
| Dunster (West Somerset Railway) | 1.24 km | |
| Dunster (West Somerset Railway) | 1.24 km | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 2.36 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 3.14 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 3.15 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 3.15 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA24 6TS - Data from Dec 2021
| Penny Wood | 123 m | |
| Ducky Path Plantation | 547 m | |
| Grabbist Hill | 581 m | |
| Conygar Wood | 596 m | |
| Ellicombe Combe | Valley | 636 m |
| Horse Pond Combe | Valley | 700 m |
| Catchmost Hill | 711 m | |
| Grabbist Coppice | 717 m | |
| Arms Hill | 819 m | |
| Penny Hill | 821 m | |
| Trimps Hill | 991 m | |
| Rap Wood | 1.13 km | |
| Gallox Wood | 1.16 km | |
| Alcombe Common | 1.21 km | |
| Hollow Wood | 1.35 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA24 6TS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.18786100 |
| Longitude | -3.45414000 |
| OS Easting | 298472 |
| OS Northing | 0144187 |
| 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 |