The postcode TA3 5RA is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA3 5RA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA3 5RA is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.2 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 5RA as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.
The closest road name to TA3 5RA is Westmoor Drove which is centered 805 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Down House and is 1.34 km away.
The closest primary school to TA3 5RA (for ages 11 and under) is Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 6, 2021. 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 5RA is The Flying Fish Pub and is 9.8 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 12, 2022.
33.3% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 66.7% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Policing for TA3 5RA 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 5RA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA3 5RA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA3 5RA
| 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 5RA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 1.55 km |
| Cambian Somerset School | Special school | 10-18 | Good (March 16, 2018) | 1.97 km |
| Ruishton Church of England School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.46 km | |
| West Monkton Church of England School | Academy | 2-11 | 2.79 km | |
| Heathfield Community School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (December 1, 2021) | 3.21 km |
| North Curry CofE Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 3.34 km | |
| Somerset Progressive School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (July 1, 2021) | 4.11 km |
| Minerva Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Serious Weaknesses (May 23, 2019) | 4.3 km |
| Blackbrook Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 4.39 km | |
| Nerrols Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 2-11 | 4.49 km | |
| Holway Park Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 5.02 km |
| Lyngford Park Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 5.07 km | |
| North Newton Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 5.17 km |
| Selworthy Special School | Special school | 4-19 | 5.22 km | |
| The Sky Academy | Special school | 5-16 | 5.27 km | |
| Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 5.34 km |
| Thurlbear Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 26, 2018) | 5.37 km |
| St James Church School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 4, 2018) | 5.48 km |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Requires improvement (November 20, 2019) | 5.55 km |
| King's College Taunton | Independent school | 13-19 | 5.64 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA3 5RA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashill Seniors Lunch Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 9.22 km | |
| Ashill Village Hall | Exempt | 9.22 km | |
| Ashill Community Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 29, 2021 | 9.38 km | |
| Robinsons The Fishmonger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2022 | 9.74 km | |
| The Flying Fish Pub | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2022 | 9.8 km | |
| Venners Meats | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 29, 2021 | 9.83 km | |
| Old Heale Smallholding | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2021 | 9.89 km | |
| Chipperfields Catering (Doughnuts and Slushies) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2022 | 10.49 km | |
| Simply Delicious (Black Van) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2022 | 10.49 km | |
| Simply Delicious (Brown Van) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2022 | 10.49 km | |
| Ilton Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2022 | 10.5 km | |
| Merryfield Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2022 | 10.5 km | |
| Ilminster Sports Club Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 25, 2021 | 10.7 km | |
| St Mary's & St Peter's Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2020 | 10.74 km | |
| The Folly Nursery Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2020 | 10.75 km | |
| Wyndham Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2021 | 10.75 km | |
| Yesterday's Farming | Exempt | 11.97 km | |
| Barrington Football Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 1, 2021 | 12.44 km | |
| Stocklinch Shepherds Hut | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2019 | 13 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA3 5RA - Data from Apr 2022
| Down House | 1.34 km | |
| Down House | 1.35 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 43.48 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 45.12 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA3 5RA - Data from Dec 2021
| Fishpool Copse | 1.77 km | |
| Newmead Pond | 1.85 km | |
| Swan's Neck | 2.28 km | |
| Thorn Hill | 2.75 km | |
| Thorn Clump | 2.77 km | |
| Noah's Hill | 3.73 km | |
| Stoke Wood | 3.82 km | |
| Coombe Bottom | Valley | 3.91 km |
| Huish Copse | 3.96 km | |
| Kennel Covert | 4.04 km | |
| Burlinch Plantation | 4.08 km | |
| Creechbarrow Hill | 4.13 km | |
| Stoke Hill | 4.19 km | |
| Cottage Covert | 4.19 km | |
| Huish Woods | 4.26 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA3 5RA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 33.3% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 33.3% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 33.3% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.02965600 |
| Longitude | -3.01775800 |
| OS Easting | 328725 |
| OS Northing | 0126081 |
| 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: Farming communities Subgroup: Established farming communities |
| 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 005C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A2 |