The postcode TA24 8DA is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA24 8DA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA24 8DA 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 8DA as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.
The closest road name to TA24 8DA is Redgates Road which is centered 24 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Vicaridge Road and is 236 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.02 km away at Minehead (West Somerset Railway)
The local pub for residents of TA24 8DA is The Queens Head Inn and is 299 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 354 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 1, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 61.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.2 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 3.8 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 8DA 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 8DA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA24 8DA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA24 8DA
| 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 8DA - 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) | 218 m |
| Minehead First School | Academy | 2-9 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 625 m |
| Minehead Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 1.07 km |
| West Somerset College | Academy | 13-19 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.91 km |
| Dunster First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (June 12, 2018) | 3.66 km |
| Timberscombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 4.46 km |
| St Dubricius Church of England VA School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 7.87 km |
| Cutcombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 8.51 km |
| Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford | Academy | 3-9 | 9.81 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA24 8DA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Parks Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 21, 2019 | 144 m | |
| Minehead Baptist Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 22, 2022 | 203 m | |
| St Michaels First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2020 | 218 m | |
| The Queens Head Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 30, 2021 | 299 m | |
| King Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2021 | 327 m | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 327 m | |
| Cake Bar | Awaiting Inspection | 331 m | |
| Golden House Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2020 | 354 m | |
| Passioni Italiane | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 1, 2021 | 354 m | |
| Pera Peri Peri | Awaiting Inspection | 354 m | |
| The Bistro | Awaiting Inspection | 354 m | |
| Butterflies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 10, 2021 | 358 m | |
| Costa Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 6, 2019 | 358 m | |
| Duke of Wellington | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 21, 2021 | 358 m | |
| Bampton Street Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2021 | 391 m | |
| Glenmore Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 28, 2021 | 424 m | |
| Grape Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 424 m | |
| Mr Micawbers Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2021 | 424 m | |
| Rolys Fudge Pantry Minehead | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 424 m | |
| Toddy's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 5, 2021 | 424 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA24 8DA - Data from Apr 2022
| Vicaridge Road | 236 m | |
| Stepping Stones | 331 m | |
| West Park | 365 m | |
| West Park | 375 m | |
| The Parade | 385 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 1.02 km | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 1.02 km | |
| Dunster (West Somerset Railway) | 3.53 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.04 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.04 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.04 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA24 8DA - Data from Dec 2021
| Whitecross Plantation | 371 m | |
| Woodcombe Brake | 688 m | |
| Moor Wood | 1.01 km | |
| Culver Cliff Wood | 1.08 km | |
| Little Hill | 1.11 km | |
| Ball Copse | 1.11 km | |
| Mount Brake | 1.34 km | |
| The Strand | 1.44 km | |
| Beatland Brakes | 1.52 km | |
| Hopcott Brake | 1.53 km | |
| Periton Brake | 1.55 km | |
| Woodcombe Plantation | 1.56 km | |
| Periton Combe | Valley | 1.58 km |
| Top Brake | 1.64 km | |
| Westerpiece Brake | 1.64 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA24 8DA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 73.7 Mbps | 61.1 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 14.2 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% | 18 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 71.8 | 17.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for TA24 8DA - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.20735500 |
| Longitude | -3.48362900 |
| OS Easting | 296455 |
| OS Northing | 0146396 |
| 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 |