The postcode TA24 8BY is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA24 8BY is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA24 8BY 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 8BY as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.
The closest road name to TA24 8BY is Whitecross Way which is centered 13 m away.
The nearest bus stop is West Park and is 256 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.12 km away at Minehead (West Somerset Railway)
The local pub for residents of TA24 8BY is The Queens Head Inn and is 383 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on December 30, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Passioni Italiane and is 431 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 1, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for TA24 8BY 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 8BY and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA24 8BY, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA24 8BY
| 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 8BY - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England First School | Academy | 5-9 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 308 m |
| Minehead First School | Academy | 2-9 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 667 m |
| Minehead Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 1.11 km |
| West Somerset College | Academy | 13-19 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.95 km |
| Dunster First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (June 12, 2018) | 3.69 km |
| Timberscombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 4.39 km |
| St Dubricius Church of England VA School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 7.77 km |
| Cutcombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 8.42 km |
| Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford | Academy | 3-9 | 9.87 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA24 8BY - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Parks Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 21, 2019 | 131 m | |
| Minehead Baptist Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 22, 2022 | 261 m | |
| St Michaels First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2020 | 308 m | |
| The Queens Head Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 30, 2021 | 383 m | |
| King Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2021 | 386 m | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 386 m | |
| Cake Bar | Awaiting Inspection | 399 m | |
| Butterflies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 10, 2021 | 428 m | |
| Costa Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 6, 2019 | 428 m | |
| Duke of Wellington | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 21, 2021 | 428 m | |
| Golden House Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2020 | 431 m | |
| Passioni Italiane | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 1, 2021 | 431 m | |
| Pera Peri Peri | Awaiting Inspection | 431 m | |
| The Bistro | Awaiting Inspection | 431 m | |
| Bampton Street Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2021 | 435 m | |
| Glenmore Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 28, 2021 | 506 m | |
| Grape Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 506 m | |
| Mr Micawbers Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2021 | 506 m | |
| Rolys Fudge Pantry Minehead | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 506 m | |
| Toddy's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 5, 2021 | 506 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA24 8BY - Data from Apr 2022
| West Park | 256 m | |
| West Park | 267 m | |
| Periton Lane | 295 m | |
| Periton Lane | 301 m | |
| Vicaridge Road | 333 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 1.12 km | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 1.12 km | |
| Dunster (West Somerset Railway) | 3.59 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.15 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.15 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.15 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA24 8BY - Data from Dec 2021
| Whitecross Plantation | 296 m | |
| Woodcombe Brake | 609 m | |
| Moor Wood | 1 km | |
| Ball Copse | 1.05 km | |
| Little Hill | 1.07 km | |
| Culver Cliff Wood | 1.13 km | |
| Mount Brake | 1.23 km | |
| Beatland Brakes | 1.42 km | |
| Periton Brake | 1.44 km | |
| Hopcott Brake | 1.44 km | |
| Periton Combe | Valley | 1.47 km |
| Woodcombe Plantation | 1.49 km | |
| Top Brake | 1.53 km | |
| Westerpiece Brake | 1.53 km | |
| The Strand | 1.55 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA24 8BY - 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 | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.20689500 |
| Longitude | -3.48506100 |
| OS Easting | 296355 |
| OS Northing | 0146347 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Avon and Somerset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Bridgwater and West Somerset |
| County Electorial Division | Minehead ED |
| Electoral Ward | Minehead North |
| 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) Urban city and town in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | Minehead BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33050446 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Somerset 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Somerset 001D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B3 |