The postcode TA24 8JL is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA24 8JL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA24 8JL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.4 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 8JL as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to TA24 8JL is Pitt Lane which is centered 374 m away.
The local pub for residents of TA24 8JL is Ship Inn and is 1.4 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on March 4, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from ZIANG's and is 1.38 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 27, 2019.
60% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps. 40% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Policing for TA24 8JL 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 8JL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA24 8JL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA24 8JL
| 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 8JL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dubricius Church of England VA School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 3.54 km |
| Exford Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 23, 2017) | 8.93 km |
| Cutcombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 11.22 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA24 8JL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2021 | 1.22 km | |
| Harbour Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 14, 2021 | 1.38 km | |
| Harbour Studios Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2022 | 1.38 km | |
| ZIANG's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 27, 2019 | 1.38 km | |
| Locanda on the Weir | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 2, 2021 | 1.4 km | |
| Ship Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 4, 2020 | 1.4 km | |
| The Culbone Stables Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 2.08 km | |
| The Ship Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 15, 2022 | 3.34 km | |
| Lapsewood Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2021 | 3.44 km | |
| Myrtle Cottage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 3.44 km | |
| Spar - Porlock | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 13, 2021 | 3.44 km | |
| The Cottage Bed and Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 25, 2021 | 3.44 km | |
| Rose Bank Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2020 | 3.45 km | |
| The Castle | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2021 | 3.45 km | |
| Overstream Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2019 | 3.54 km | |
| Reines House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2020 | 3.54 km | |
| St Dubricius First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2019 | 3.54 km | |
| Lorna Doone Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2021 | 3.57 km | |
| Mrs Jackson's Victorian Tearooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2019 | 3.57 km | |
| One Stop Stores Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2021 | 3.57 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA24 8JL - Data from Dec 2021
| Pitt Combe | Valley | 631 m |
| Worthy Wood | 773 m | |
| Yearnor Wood | 794 m | |
| Worthy Combe | Valley | 828 m |
| Westcott Brake | 855 m | |
| Culbone Combe | Valley | 1.17 km |
| Smalla Combe | Valley | 1.24 km |
| Yellow Rocks | 1.26 km | |
| Porlockford Combe | Valley | 1.27 km |
| The Gore | 1.39 km | |
| Porlock Common | 1.39 km | |
| Withycombe Wood | 1.42 km | |
| Pitt Plantation | 1.44 km | |
| Gore Point | 1.46 km | |
| Hawknest Combe | Valley | 1.47 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA24 8JL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 40% | 60% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 60% | 0% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.21365700 |
| Longitude | -3.64583700 |
| OS Easting | 285140 |
| OS Northing | 0147338 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Avon and Somerset |
| Exmoor National Park |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Bridgwater and West Somerset |
| County Electorial Division | Dulverton and Exmoor ED |
| Electoral Ward | Porlock & District |
| 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: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33050453 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Somerset 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Somerset 002D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |