The postcode TA24 8SR is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA24 8SR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA24 8SR 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 8SR as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to TA24 8SR is A39 which is centered 38.68 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Headon Cross and is 431 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.55 km away at Minehead (West Somerset Railway)
The local pub for residents of TA24 8SR is The Queens Head Inn and is 2.81 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 2.77 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 16, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for TA24 8SR 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 8SR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA24 8SR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA24 8SR
| 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 8SR - 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) | 2.75 km |
| Minehead First School | Academy | 2-9 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 2.92 km |
| Minehead Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 3.24 km |
| Timberscombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 3.96 km |
| West Somerset College | Academy | 13-19 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 3.97 km |
| Dunster First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (June 12, 2018) | 5.36 km |
| St Dubricius Church of England VA School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 5.45 km |
| Cutcombe Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 7.03 km |
| Exford Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (February 23, 2017) | 11.22 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA24 8SR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyage Ltd - Woodside | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 28, 2019 | 1.74 km | |
| Park Preserves | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 1, 2019 | 1.84 km | |
| Eastleigh Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2021 | 1.89 km | |
| Periwinkle Cottage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 2.33 km | |
| Dunkery Beacon Country House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2019 | 2.34 km | |
| Villagers Store and Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 2.34 km | |
| The Parks Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 21, 2019 | 2.52 km | |
| Minehead Baptist Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 22, 2022 | 2.67 km | |
| Corner House Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 14, 2021 | 2.69 km | |
| St Michaels First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2020 | 2.75 km | |
| Community Rooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2021 | 2.76 km | |
| Bampton Street Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2021 | 2.77 km | |
| King Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2021 | 2.77 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 2.77 km | |
| Cake Bar | Awaiting Inspection | 2.8 km | |
| The Queens Head Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 30, 2021 | 2.81 km | |
| Butterflies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 10, 2021 | 2.82 km | |
| Costa Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 6, 2019 | 2.82 km | |
| Duke of Wellington | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 21, 2021 | 2.82 km | |
| Golden House Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2020 | 2.84 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA24 8SR - Data from Apr 2022
| Headon Cross | 431 m | |
| Headon Cross | 435 m | |
| Venniford Cross | 850 m | |
| Venniford Cross | 852 m | |
| Bratton Turn | 998 m | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 3.55 km | |
| Minehead (West Somerset Railway) | 3.55 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 3.53 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 3.53 km | |
| Minehead Harbour | 3.53 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA24 8SR - Data from Dec 2021
| Great Headon Plantation | 466 m | |
| Little Headon Plantation | 687 m | |
| Little Hill Plantation | 841 m | |
| Stoates Brake | 960 m | |
| Tivington Plantation | 968 m | |
| Tivington Common | 977 m | |
| Westerpiece Brake | 1.07 km | |
| Plains Copse | 1.08 km | |
| Stentway Copse | 1.13 km | |
| Top Brake | 1.14 km | |
| Periton Brake | 1.18 km | |
| Mount Brake | 1.27 km | |
| Bratton Wood | 1.3 km | |
| Venn Plantation | 1.34 km | |
| Hanger Wood | 1.41 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA24 8SR - 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 | 100% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.20092000 |
| Longitude | -3.51893500 |
| OS Easting | 293975 |
| OS Northing | 0145731 |
| 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 |