The postcode TA24 8ED is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA24 8ED is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA24 8ED is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 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 8ED as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.
The closest road name to TA24 8ED is Whitworth Road which is centered 65 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lime Close and is 202 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.89 km away at Minehead (West Somerset Railway)
The local pub for residents of TA24 8ED is The Queens Head Inn and is 1.16 km 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 1.11 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 16, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 27.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 5.6 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 2.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for TA24 8ED 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 8ED and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA24 8ED, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA24 8ED
| 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 8ED - 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) | 1.1 km |
| Minehead First School | Academy | 2-9 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 1.28 km |
| Minehead Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 1.66 km |
| West Somerset College | Academy | 13-19 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 2.46 km |
| Timberscombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 3.98 km |
| Dunster First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (June 12, 2018) | 4.07 km |
| St Dubricius Church of England VA School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 7.03 km |
| Cutcombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 7.82 km |
| Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford | Academy | 3-9 | 10.38 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA24 8ED - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Preserves | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 1, 2019 | 273 m | |
| Voyage Ltd - Woodside | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 28, 2019 | 304 m | |
| Eastleigh Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2021 | 500 m | |
| The Parks Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 21, 2019 | 868 m | |
| Minehead Baptist Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 22, 2022 | 1.02 km | |
| St Michaels First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2020 | 1.1 km | |
| Corner House Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 14, 2021 | 1.1 km | |
| King Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2021 | 1.11 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 1.11 km | |
| Bampton Street Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2021 | 1.11 km | |
| Cake Bar | Awaiting Inspection | 1.14 km | |
| The Queens Head Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 30, 2021 | 1.16 km | |
| Community Rooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2021 | 1.16 km | |
| Butterflies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 10, 2021 | 1.17 km | |
| Costa Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 6, 2019 | 1.17 km | |
| Duke of Wellington | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 21, 2021 | 1.17 km | |
| Golden House Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2020 | 1.18 km | |
| Passioni Italiane | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 1, 2021 | 1.18 km | |
| Pera Peri Peri | Awaiting Inspection | 1.18 km | |
| The Bistro | Awaiting Inspection | 1.18 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA24 8ED - Data from Apr 2022
| Lime Close | 202 m | |
| Lime Close | 203 m | |
| Woodside Close | 344 m | |
| Woodcombe Lane | 398 m | |
| Sainsbury Road | 408 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 1.89 km | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 1.89 km | |
| Dunster (West Somerset Railway) | 4.18 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.93 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.93 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 1.94 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA24 8ED - Data from Dec 2021
| Mount Brake | 414 m | |
| Woodcombe Brake | 570 m | |
| Periton Brake | 653 m | |
| Whitecross Plantation | 669 m | |
| Westerpiece Brake | 736 m | |
| Beatland Brakes | 741 m | |
| Top Brake | 757 m | |
| Stoates Brake | 817 m | |
| Periton Combe | Valley | 833 m |
| Little Hill Plantation | 835 m | |
| Ball Copse | 1.01 km | |
| Hopcott Brake | 1.03 km | |
| Woodcombe Plantation | 1.14 km | |
| Bratton Wood | 1.19 km | |
| Little Hill | 1.19 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA24 8ED - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 25.9 Mbps | 27.8 Mbps | 39.42 Mbps |
| Upload | 6.5 Mbps | 5.6 Mbps | 7.63 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 22.7 | 5.3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 38 | 7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for TA24 8ED - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.20398200 |
| Longitude | -3.49570300 |
| OS Easting | 295604 |
| OS Northing | 0146038 |
| 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 | Periton & Woodcombe |
| 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Hard pressed ageing workers Subgroup: Ageing industrious workers |
| 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 | E33050451 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Somerset 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Somerset 002C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8C1 |