The postcode TA24 8RB is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1998.TA24 8RB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA24 8RB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.4 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 8RB as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to TA24 8RB is Oakacre Lane which is centered 373 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Village Stores and is 533 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.42 km away at Minehead (West Somerset Railway)
The local pub for residents of TA24 8RB is The Lion Inn and is 1.71 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 9, 2021.
Policing for TA24 8RB 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 8RB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA24 8RB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA24 8RB
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | June 1998 |
| 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 8RB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberscombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.63 km |
| Minehead First School | Academy | 2-9 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 3.73 km |
| Minehead Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 3.76 km |
| St Michael's Church of England First School | Academy | 5-9 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 3.88 km |
| West Somerset College | Academy | 13-19 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 4.06 km |
| Dunster First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (June 12, 2018) | 4.64 km |
| Cutcombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 4.74 km |
| St Dubricius Church of England VA School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 6.64 km |
| Exford Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 23, 2017) | 10.08 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA24 8RB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkery Beacon Country House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2019 | 626 m | |
| Villagers Store and Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 626 m | |
| Middle Burrow Bed and Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 1.23 km | |
| Claire's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2016 | 1.49 km | |
| Orchards Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2021 | 1.54 km | |
| Timberscombe First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2021 | 1.63 km | |
| Timberscombe Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2019 | 1.63 km | |
| The Lion Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2021 | 1.71 km | |
| Little Oak Farm Pork | Awaiting Inspection | 2.82 km | |
| Eastleigh Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2021 | 2.83 km | |
| Dunster Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 26, 2021 | 3.13 km | |
| YHA Minehead | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 22, 2021 | 3.13 km | |
| Park Preserves | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 1, 2019 | 3.36 km | |
| Voyage Ltd - Woodside | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 28, 2019 | 3.36 km | |
| Corner House Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 14, 2021 | 3.44 km | |
| Community Rooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2021 | 3.52 km | |
| Minehead CAMC Site | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2021 | 3.6 km | |
| The Hub Soft Play Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2022 | 3.6 km | |
| The Parks Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 21, 2019 | 3.69 km | |
| Minehead First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2021 | 3.73 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA24 8RB - Data from Apr 2022
| Village Stores | 533 m | |
| Village Stores | 534 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 4.42 km | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 4.42 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 4.83 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 4.83 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 4.83 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 50.23 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA24 8RB - Data from Dec 2021
| Wootton Plantation | 421 m | |
| Ranscombe Combe | Valley | 535 m |
| Wootton Plantation | 908 m | |
| Claypit Plantation | 910 m | |
| Periton Hill | 965 m | |
| Wootton Common | 994 m | |
| Knowle Brake | 1.03 km | |
| Sloe Combe | Valley | 1.24 km |
| Hanger Wood | 1.49 km | |
| Tivington Common | 1.55 km | |
| Lower Waydown Plantation | 1.61 km | |
| Tivington Plantation | 1.64 km | |
| Blackball Hill | 1.68 km | |
| Periton Hill Plantation | 1.72 km | |
| Hopcott Common | 1.77 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.17852400 |
| Longitude | -3.51319100 |
| OS Easting | 294324 |
| OS Northing | 0143232 |
| 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 hamlet and isolated dwellings in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | Wootton Courtenay BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33050470 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Somerset 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Somerset 005A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |