Postcode TA3 5LJ (Somerset West and Taunton)

Map showing TA3 5LJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode TA3 5LJ is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in March 1983 and is an active postcode. TA3 5LJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TA3 5LJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.7 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 5LJ as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.

The closest road name to TA3 5LJ is Moss Lane which is centered 18 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Lawn Meadow and is 63 m away. The closest railway station is Taunton Rail Station, 3.79 km away.

The closest primary school to TA3 5LJ (for ages 11 and under) is Ruishton 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

The local pub for residents of TA3 5LJ is The Flying Fish Pub and is 9.53 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 12, 2022.

Residents reported an average download speed of 38.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for TA3 5LJ is covered by the Avon and Somerset police force association and Somerset is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to TA3 5LJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to TA3 5LJ, and the approximate distance away.

Moss Lane 18 m
Boons Orchard 79 m
Martins 91 m
Barton Lane 103 m
Lawn Meadow 106 m
Virginia Orchard 124 m
Overlands 152 m
Carpenters Close 165 m
Newlands Grove 169 m
Newlands Road 176 m
Cheats Road 190 m
Drake's Close 202 m
Marks Close 217 m
Church Lane 222 m
Woodlands Drive 229 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA3 5LJ

Introduction March 1983
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from TA3 5LJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ruishton Church of England School 263 m
Cambian Somerset School Good
(March 16, 2018)
551 m
Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School Good
(October 6, 2021)
993 m
Blackbrook Primary School 1.91 km
West Monkton Church of England School 1.91 km
Minerva Primary School Serious Weaknesses
(May 23, 2019)
1.94 km
Heathfield Community School Requires improvement
(December 1, 2021)
2 km
Holway Park Community Primary School Good
(September 18, 2019)
2.54 km
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery 2.72 km
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(November 20, 2019)
3.12 km
St James Church School Good
(December 4, 2018)
3.12 km
King's College Taunton 3.16 km
Richard Huish College Outstanding
(October 3, 2007)
3.29 km
The Sky Academy 3.29 km
Lyngford Park Primary School 3.33 km
Bishop Fox's School Good
(February 22, 2017)
3.35 km
Silver Bridge School Good
(July 1, 2021)
3.38 km
Selworthy Special School 3.41 km
St George's Catholic School Good
(October 10, 2017)
3.47 km
Priorswood Primary School 3.63 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA3 5LJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Venners Meats Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
September 29, 2021
9.26 km
Ashill Seniors Lunch Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 16, 2021
9.29 km
Ashill Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
9.29 km
Wood Farm Pedigree Pigs Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 19, 2021
9.45 km
Ashill Community Primary School School/college/university 4
Good
March 29, 2021
9.47 km
The Flying Fish Pub Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
9.53 km
The Blair Partnership Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
July 6, 2021
9.62 km
The Cake Studio Other catering premises 5
Very Good
August 23, 2019
9.92 km
Robinsons Smokehouse Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
October 22, 2021
10.04 km
West Buckland Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 6, 2019
10.04 km
The Blackbird Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 30, 2018
10.35 km
Willowbrook Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 3, 2020
10.35 km
Blackdown Garden Centre - Lake View Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 18, 2019
10.37 km
Broadway and Horton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 5, 2019
11.08 km
Neroche Primary School School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
11.11 km
Neroche School Breakfast Club School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
11.11 km
The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 17, 2021
11.11 km
Ilton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 7, 2022
11.19 km
Merryfield Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 9, 2022
11.19 km
Chipperfields Catering (Doughnuts and Slushies) Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
January 17, 2022
11.25 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA3 5LJ - Data from Apr 2022

Lawn Meadow Bus Stop/Station 63 m
Lawn Meadow Bus Stop/Station 80 m
Ruishton Inn Bus Stop/Station 146 m
Ruishton Inn Bus Stop/Station 153 m
Virginia Orchard Bus Stop/Station 183 m
Taunton Rail Station Rail 3.79 km
Taunton Rail Station Rail 3.84 km
Exeter International Airport Air 41.18 km
Bristol Airport Air 47.2 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA3 5LJ - Data from Dec 2021

Newmead Pond Inland Water 730 m
Fishpool Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.75 km
Creechbarrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.96 km
Stoke Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Kennel Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.34 km
Cottage Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.59 km
Stoke Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.65 km
Thorn Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.7 km
Thorn Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.71 km
Stable Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.9 km
Ten Acre Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.04 km
Hanging Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.13 km
Huish Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.24 km
Dick's Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.26 km
Noah's Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.52 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA3 5LJ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 39.9 Mbps 38.3 Mbps 62.08 Mbps
Upload 6.1 Mbps 6.3 Mbps 11.78 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 12 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 45 7.5
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 81,199 kWh - mean 16,240 kWh : median 12,199 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

5 meters consuming 20,352 kWh - mean 4,070 kWh : median 4,318 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for TA3 5LJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.01927200
Longitude -3.04909600
OS Easting 326511
OS Northing 0124957
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17839
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Taunton Deane
County Electorial Division Blackdown and Neroche ED
Electoral Ward North Curry & Ruishton
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000246
Travel To Work Area Taunton

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Ageing rural dwellers
Subgroup: Renting rural retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Built-Up Area Ruishton BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33050381
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Taunton Deane 005
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Taunton Deane 005D
Output Area / Small Area 1C2