The postcode TA24 8SH is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA24 8SH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA24 8SH 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 8SH as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to TA24 8SH is Hill Road which is centered 828 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Headon Cross and is 904 m away.
The local pub for residents of TA24 8SH is The Queens Head Inn and is 3.46 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 3.48 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 16, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Policing for TA24 8SH 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 8SH and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA24 8SH, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA24 8SH
| 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 8SH - 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) | 3.39 km |
| Minehead First School | Academy | 2-9 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 3.67 km |
| Minehead Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 4.07 km |
| St Dubricius Church of England VA School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 4.72 km |
| West Somerset College | Academy | 13-19 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 4.87 km |
| Timberscombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 5.18 km |
| Dunster First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (June 12, 2018) | 6.41 km |
| Cutcombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 7.96 km |
| Exford Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 23, 2017) | 11.46 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA24 8SH - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Periwinkle Cottage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 1.4 km | |
| Voyage Ltd - Woodside | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 28, 2019 | 2.33 km | |
| Holnicote House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2020 | 2.37 km | |
| Park Preserves | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 1, 2019 | 2.48 km | |
| Orchard Escapes Exmoor | Awaiting Inspection | 2.59 km | |
| Eastleigh Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2021 | 2.81 km | |
| Cross Lane House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 4, 2020 | 2.82 km | |
| Allerford Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 31, 2019 | 2.89 km | |
| Allerford & Selworthy Community Hall | Awaiting Inspection | 2.98 km | |
| The Parks Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 21, 2019 | 3.18 km | |
| Minehead Baptist Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 22, 2022 | 3.33 km | |
| St Michaels First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2020 | 3.39 km | |
| Dunkery Beacon Country House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2019 | 3.4 km | |
| Villagers Store and Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 3.4 km | |
| Bossington Hall | Awaiting Inspection | 3.42 km | |
| King Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2021 | 3.45 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 3.45 km | |
| The Queens Head Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 30, 2021 | 3.46 km | |
| Cake Bar | Awaiting Inspection | 3.47 km | |
| Bampton Street Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2021 | 3.48 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA24 8SH - Data from Apr 2022
| Headon Cross | 904 m | |
| Headon Cross | 916 m | |
| Venniford Cross | 983 m | |
| Venniford Cross | 989 m | |
| Minehead Harbour | 3.94 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 3.94 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 3.95 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA24 8SH - Data from Dec 2021
| Old Brake | 177 m | |
| Stentway Copse | 274 m | |
| Plains Copse | 392 m | |
| Bottom Copse | 409 m | |
| Little Headon Plantation | 566 m | |
| Crossacre Plantation | 959 m | |
| Bratton Ball | 1.14 km | |
| Croft Plantation | 1.19 km | |
| Road Wood | 1.23 km | |
| Bratton Wood | 1.39 km | |
| Selworthy Combe | Valley | 1.39 km |
| Brakeley Wood | 1.44 km | |
| North Hill | 1.47 km | |
| Grexy Combe | Valley | 1.49 km |
| Great Wood | 1.56 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA24 8SH - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.21019800 |
| Longitude | -3.52880400 |
| OS Easting | 293307 |
| OS Northing | 0146777 |
| 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: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| 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 002D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C1 |