The postcode TA24 8RW is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA24 8RW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA24 8RW 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 8RW as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to TA24 8RW is Ford Lane which is centered 247 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Village Stores and is 1.15 km away.
The local pub for residents of TA24 8RW is The Lion Inn and is 2.73 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 9, 2021.
80% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 20% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for TA24 8RW 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 8RW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA24 8RW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA24 8RW
| 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 8RW - 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) | 2.59 km |
| Cutcombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 3.81 km |
| Minehead First School | Academy | 2-9 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 5.14 km |
| Minehead Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 5.22 km |
| St Michael's Church of England First School | Academy | 5-9 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 5.24 km |
| West Somerset College | Academy | 13-19 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 5.56 km |
| St Dubricius Church of England VA School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 5.85 km |
| Dunster First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (June 12, 2018) | 6.1 km |
| Exford Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 23, 2017) | 8.57 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA24 8RW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claire's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2016 | 526 m | |
| Middle Burrow Bed and Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 1.05 km | |
| Dunkery Beacon Country House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2019 | 1.09 km | |
| Villagers Store and Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 1.09 km | |
| Orchards Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2021 | 2.57 km | |
| Little Oak Farm Pork | Awaiting Inspection | 2.57 km | |
| Timberscombe First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2021 | 2.59 km | |
| Timberscombe Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2019 | 2.59 km | |
| The Lion Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2021 | 2.73 km | |
| Dexter Beef | Awaiting Inspection | 3.54 km | |
| Heywoods Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 3.75 km | |
| Cutcombe C of E Voluntary Aided First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 12, 2021 | 3.81 km | |
| Central Convenience Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2021 | 3.86 km | |
| Rest And Be Thankful | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2021 | 3.86 km | |
| Sundial House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2020 | 3.88 km | |
| Exmoor House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2021 | 3.95 km | |
| Horner Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 19, 2021 | 4.16 km | |
| Horner Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 2, 2021 | 4.16 km | |
| Horner Tea Garden And Gift Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2019 | 4.16 km | |
| Horner Vale Tea Gardens | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2021 | 4.16 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA24 8RW - Data from Apr 2022
| Village Stores | 1.15 km | |
| Village Stores | 1.15 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 6.18 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 6.18 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 6.18 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 49.84 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA24 8RW - Data from Dec 2021
| Wootton Plantation | 1.12 km | |
| Hanny Combe | Valley | 1.25 km |
| Harwood Brakes | 1.25 km | |
| Claypit Plantation | 1.45 km | |
| Spangate Grove | 1.54 km | |
| Hollow Girt | Valley | 1.55 km |
| Black Cleeve Copse | 1.7 km | |
| Higher Waydown Plantation | 1.76 km | |
| Lower Waydown Plantation | 1.8 km | |
| Hanger Wood | 1.85 km | |
| Wootton Plantation | 1.86 km | |
| Knowle Brake | 1.89 km | |
| Ranscombe Combe | Valley | 2.04 km |
| Luccombe Mill Copse | 2.04 km | |
| Oaktrow Wood | 2.16 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA24 8RW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 20% | 80% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 80% | 80% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.17305900 |
| Longitude | -3.53299600 |
| OS Easting | 292927 |
| OS Northing | 0142653 |
| 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 |