The postcode TA24 8DB is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in March 1982 and terminated in December 1984.TA24 8DB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
TA24 8DB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.8 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 8DB as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.
The closest road name to TA24 8DB is Whitecross Way which is centered 67 m away.
The nearest bus stop is West Park and is 269 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.08 km away at Minehead (West Somerset Railway)
The local pub for residents of TA24 8DB is The Queens Head Inn and is 333 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on December 30, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Bampton Street Fish Bar and is 371 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 16, 2021.
Policing for TA24 8DB 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 8DB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA24 8DB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA24 8DB
| Introduction | March 1982 |
| Termination | December 1984 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from TA24 8DB - 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) | 263 m |
| Minehead First School | Academy | 2-9 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 602 m |
| Minehead Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 1.05 km |
| West Somerset College | Academy | 13-19 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.89 km |
| Dunster First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (June 12, 2018) | 3.63 km |
| Timberscombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 4.35 km |
| St Dubricius Church of England VA School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 7.81 km |
| Cutcombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 8.4 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 8DB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Parks Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 21, 2019 | 66 m | |
| Minehead Baptist Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 22, 2022 | 204 m | |
| St Michaels First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2020 | 263 m | |
| King Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2021 | 326 m | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 326 m | |
| The Queens Head Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 30, 2021 | 333 m | |
| Cake Bar | Awaiting Inspection | 343 m | |
| Butterflies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 10, 2021 | 371 m | |
| Costa Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 6, 2019 | 371 m | |
| Duke of Wellington | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 21, 2021 | 371 m | |
| Bampton Street Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2021 | 371 m | |
| Golden House Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2020 | 376 m | |
| Passioni Italiane | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 1, 2021 | 376 m | |
| Pera Peri Peri | Awaiting Inspection | 376 m | |
| The Bistro | Awaiting Inspection | 376 m | |
| Glenmore Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 28, 2021 | 454 m | |
| Grape Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 454 m | |
| Mr Micawbers Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2021 | 454 m | |
| Rolys Fudge Pantry Minehead | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 454 m | |
| Toddy's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 5, 2021 | 454 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA24 8DB - Data from Apr 2022
| West Park | 269 m | |
| West Park | 278 m | |
| Vicaridge Road | 346 m | |
| Periton Lane | 349 m | |
| Periton Lane | 353 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 1.08 km | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 1.08 km | |
| Dunster (West Somerset Railway) | 3.53 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.14 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.14 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.15 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA24 8DB - Data from Dec 2021
| Whitecross Plantation | 359 m | |
| Woodcombe Brake | 669 m | |
| Ball Copse | 1.01 km | |
| Little Hill | 1.01 km | |
| Moor Wood | 1.07 km | |
| Culver Cliff Wood | 1.18 km | |
| Mount Brake | 1.25 km | |
| Beatland Brakes | 1.41 km | |
| Hopcott Brake | 1.42 km | |
| Periton Brake | 1.45 km | |
| Periton Combe | Valley | 1.47 km |
| The Strand | 1.51 km | |
| Top Brake | 1.54 km | |
| Westerpiece Brake | 1.55 km | |
| Woodcombe Plantation | 1.55 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.20648200 |
| Longitude | -3.48438800 |
| OS Easting | 296400 |
| OS Northing | 0146300 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| 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: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Detached rural retirement |
| 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 001F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C3 |