Postcode TA24 6UP (Somerset West and Taunton)

Map showing TA24 6UP and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to TA24 6UP is Lapwing Close which is centered 13 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bircham Road and is 104 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.44 km away at Dunster (West Somerset Railway)

The local pub for residents of TA24 6UP is Minehead Rugby Club and is 411 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 436 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 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 6UP 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 6UP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Lapwing Close 13 m
Curlew Close 36 m
Goosander Close 77 m
College Close 85 m
Pintail Road 100 m
Teal Road 104 m
The Shires 110 m
Heron Close 117 m
Shires Close 144 m
Shelduck Close 153 m
Mallard Road 154 m
Heather Close 160 m
Badger Park 162 m
The Homestead 175 m
Widgeon Close 180 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA24 6UP

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 6UP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
West Somerset College Good
(March 4, 2020)
291 m
Minehead Middle School Good
(September 12, 2017)
1.13 km
Dunster First School Good
(June 12, 2018)
1.52 km
Minehead First School Requires improvement
(July 1, 2021)
1.57 km
St Michael's Church of England First School Good
(June 12, 2019)
1.99 km
Timberscombe Church of England First School Good
(November 7, 2017)
4.01 km
Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford 7.65 km
Cutcombe Church of England First School Good
(February 5, 2020)
8.36 km
St Dubricius Church of England VA School Good
(March 30, 2017)
9.69 km
Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery Good
(February 21, 2017)
9.84 km
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School Requires improvement
(May 22, 2019)
10.04 km
St Peter's Church of England First School Good
(February 7, 2017)
10.26 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bircham Road Bus Stop/Station 104 m
Bircham Road Bus Stop/Station 136 m
Mallard Road Bus Stop/Station 185 m
Mallard Road Bus Stop/Station 188 m
WSCC Bus Stop/Station 214 m
Dunster (West Somerset Railway) Metro/Tram 1.44 km
Dunster (West Somerset Railway) Metro/Tram 1.44 km
Minehead (West Somerset Railway) Metro/Tram 1.48 km
Minehead Harbour Ferry 2.26 km
Minehead Harbour Ferry 2.27 km
Minehead Harbour Ferry 2.27 km

Nearby Nature

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

Ellicombe Combe Valley 781 m
Penny Wood Woodland Or Forest 806 m
Arms Hill Hill Or Mountain 878 m
Penny Hill Hill Or Mountain 884 m
Trimps Hill Hill Or Mountain 894 m
Horse Pond Combe Valley 998 m
Catchmost Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.08 km
Staunton Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.2 km
Conygar Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.24 km
Alcombe Common Woodland Or Forest 1.26 km
Grabbist Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.35 km
Buckland Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.42 km
Ducky Path Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.42 km
Alder's Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.49 km
Grabbist Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA24 6UP - 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

6 meters consuming 39,913 kWh - mean 6,652 kWh : median 7,454 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

6 meters consuming 13,930 kWh - mean 2,322 kWh : median 1,932 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for TA24 6UP - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.19522900
Longitude -3.45890900
OS Easting 298155
OS Northing 0145013
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