The postcode TA3 5AD is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA3 5AD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA3 5AD is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.6 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 TA3 5AD as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.
The closest road name to TA3 5AD is A358 which is centered 5.46 km away.
The nearest bus stop is The Timber Yard and is 588 m away.
The closest primary school to TA3 5AD (for ages 11 and under) is West Monkton Church of England School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Heathfield Community School. The last OFSTED inspection on December 1, 2021 rated this school as Requires improvement
Policing for TA3 5AD 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 TA3 5AD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA3 5AD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA3 5AD
| 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 TA3 5AD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Monkton Church of England School | Academy | 2-11 | 2.53 km | |
| Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 2.71 km |
| Heathfield Community School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (December 1, 2021) | 2.97 km |
| Cambian Somerset School | Special school | 10-18 | Good (March 16, 2018) | 3.1 km |
| North Newton Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 3.46 km |
| Ruishton Church of England School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.75 km | |
| Nerrols Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 2-11 | 4.26 km | |
| Petherton Park School | Special school | 7-16 | Requires improvement (December 13, 2018) | 4.31 km |
| Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 4.5 km |
| Lyngford Park Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.68 km | |
| North Petherton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 30, 2021) | 4.8 km |
| Minerva Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Serious Weaknesses (May 23, 2019) | 4.81 km |
| Selworthy Special School | Special school | 4-19 | 4.88 km | |
| North Curry CofE Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.93 km | |
| The Sky Academy | Special school | 5-16 | 5.12 km | |
| Blackbrook Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 5.24 km | |
| The Taunton Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (September 26, 2018) | 5.33 km |
| King's Hall School | Independent school | 2-13 | 5.46 km | |
| Park House School | Special school | 8-19 | Good (September 21, 2018) | 5.53 km |
| Priorswood Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 5.55 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA3 5AD - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yesterday's Farming | Exempt | 13.83 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA3 5AD - Data from Apr 2022
| The Timber Yard | 588 m | |
| Walford Cross | 594 m | |
| Higher Durston | 666 m | |
| Regina Villas | 705 m | |
| Walford Cross | 770 m | |
| Bristol Airport | 43.59 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 44.72 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA3 5AD - Data from Dec 2021
| Coombe Bottom | Valley | 1.88 km |
| Swan's Neck | 2.13 km | |
| Burlinch Plantation | 2.16 km | |
| Noah's Hill | 2.36 km | |
| Chapel Hill | 2.43 km | |
| Newmead Pond | 2.91 km | |
| Woodball Plantation | 2.94 km | |
| Broom Copse | 3.15 km | |
| Eleven Acre Copse | 3.23 km | |
| Beadon's Copse | 3.3 km | |
| Sixteen Acre Copse | 3.52 km | |
| Gotton Copse | 3.62 km | |
| Fishpool Copse | 3.78 km | |
| Wood Close Copse | 3.93 km | |
| King's Cliff Wood | 3.97 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.04848700 |
| Longitude | -3.02628100 |
| OS Easting | 328157 |
| OS Northing | 0128184 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Avon and Somerset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Taunton Deane |
| County Electorial Division | Monkton and North Curry ED |
| Electoral Ward | Creech St Michael |
| 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 | Taunton |
| 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: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural life |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33050385 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Taunton Deane 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Taunton Deane 005A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B1 |