Postcode TA24 6UH (Somerset West and Taunton)

Map showing TA24 6UH and nearby postcodes

The postcode TA24 6UH is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1991 and is an active postcode. TA24 6UH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TA24 6UH 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 6UH as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.

The closest road name to TA24 6UH is Widgeon Close which is centered 22 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Mallard Road and is 108 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.3 km away at Dunster (West Somerset Railway)

The local pub for residents of TA24 6UH is Minehead Rugby Club and is 527 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 602 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on April 6, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 54.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.9 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 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Widgeon Close 22 m
Shelduck Close 62 m
Mallard Road 92 m
Puffin Close 96 m
Pintail Road 119 m
Teal Road 126 m
Heron Close 135 m
Plover Close 164 m
Goosander Close 172 m
Curlew Close 180 m
Lapwing Close 190 m
College Close 192 m
Sandpiper Close 197 m
Little Plover Close 216 m
The Shires 276 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA24 6UH

Introduction January 1991
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 6UH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
West Somerset College Good
(March 4, 2020)
428 m
Minehead Middle School Good
(September 12, 2017)
1.23 km
Dunster First School Good
(June 12, 2018)
1.53 km
Minehead First School Requires improvement
(July 1, 2021)
1.66 km
St Michael's Church of England First School Good
(June 12, 2019)
2.06 km
Timberscombe Church of England First School Good
(November 7, 2017)
4.2 km
Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford 7.55 km
Cutcombe Church of England First School Good
(February 5, 2020)
8.55 km
Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery Good
(February 21, 2017)
9.7 km
St Dubricius Church of England VA School Good
(March 30, 2017)
9.84 km
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School Requires improvement
(May 22, 2019)
9.91 km
St Peter's Church of England First School Good
(February 7, 2017)
10.13 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
West Somerset Community College School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 26, 2020
428 m
The Dene Lodge Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 10, 2021
496 m
Minehead Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
527 m
Alcombe House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
November 21, 2019
573 m
Brewers Fayre & Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 9, 2019
581 m
Minehead Community Hospital Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
581 m
Minehead Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
December 3, 2019
581 m
Alcombe Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
April 6, 2021
602 m
Silvermead Community Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
August 20, 2021
638 m
West Somerset Food Cupboard Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
685 m
Cheeky Cherubs Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 24, 2021
752 m
Alcombe Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 7, 2021
776 m
Alcombe Newsagent & Post Office Retailers - other 4
Good
March 30, 2021
841 m
China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 28, 2019
841 m
Co-Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 30, 2021
841 m
Rominos Pizza Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 18, 2022
841 m
Seafare Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 11, 2020
841 m
The Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 26, 2022
841 m
Stuart Lowen Butchers Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 14, 2020
873 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
972 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Mallard Road Bus Stop/Station 108 m
Mallard Road Bus Stop/Station 121 m
Bircham Road Bus Stop/Station 196 m
Bircham Road Bus Stop/Station 222 m
WSCC Bus Stop/Station 390 m
Dunster (West Somerset Railway) Metro/Tram 1.3 km
Dunster (West Somerset Railway) Metro/Tram 1.3 km
Minehead (West Somerset Railway) Metro/Tram 1.48 km
Minehead Harbour Ferry 2.25 km
Minehead Harbour Ferry 2.26 km
Minehead Harbour Ferry 2.26 km

Nearby Nature

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

Penny Wood Woodland Or Forest 837 m
Ellicombe Combe Valley 944 m
Arms Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.06 km
Penny Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.06 km
Trimps Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.08 km
Horse Pond Combe Valley 1.16 km
Conygar Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.2 km
Catchmost Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.23 km
Staunton Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.39 km
Alcombe Common Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
Grabbist Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.45 km
Warren Point Wetland 1.48 km
Ducky Path Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
The Strand Wetland 1.49 km
Madbrain Sands Beach 1.54 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 67.7 Mbps 54.5 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 19.4 Mbps 13.9 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 3.2 0.8
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 100% 68 17.4
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

26 meters consuming 177,029 kWh - mean 6,809 kWh : median 7,331 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for TA24 6UH - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.19612300
Longitude -3.45651900
OS Easting 298324
OS Northing 0145109
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: Industrious communities
Subgroup: Industrious transitions
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 8A1