Postcode TA3 5SN (Somerset West and Taunton)

Map showing TA3 5SN and nearby postcodes

The postcode TA3 5SN is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA3 5SN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TA3 5SN 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 5SN as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.

The closest road name to TA3 5SN is A358 which is centered 8.06 km away.

The nearest bus stop is The Greyhound and is 798 m away.

The closest primary school to TA3 5SN (for ages 11 and under) is Thurlbear Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 26, 2018.

The local pub for residents of TA3 5SN is The Flying Fish Pub and is 4.14 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 12, 2022.

100% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.

Policing for TA3 5SN 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 5SN and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

A358 8.06 km
A30 16.74 km
A303 61.96 km
M5 65.46 km
A361 69.66 km
A39 70.8 km
A38 79.41 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA3 5SN

Introduction January 1980
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 5SN - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Thurlbear Church of England Primary School Good
(June 26, 2018)
3.36 km
Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School 4.19 km
Somerset Progressive School Good
(July 1, 2021)
4.4 km
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(October 13, 2021)
4.54 km
Ashill Community Primary School 5.12 km
Neroche Primary School 5.73 km
Bishop Fox's School Good
(February 22, 2017)
6.71 km
Blackbrook Primary School 6.72 km
Holway Park Community Primary School Good
(September 18, 2019)
6.79 km
Ruishton Church of England School 6.87 km
Richard Huish College Outstanding
(October 3, 2007)
6.88 km
King's College Taunton 6.98 km
Trull Church of England VA Primary School Outstanding
(May 24, 2007)
7.04 km
Curry Mallet Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(March 13, 2014)
7.11 km
Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School Good
(May 9, 2017)
7.38 km
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(November 20, 2019)
7.41 km
Queen's College 7.45 km
Cambian Somerset School Good
(March 16, 2018)
7.47 km
Silver Bridge School Good
(July 1, 2021)
7.5 km
St George's Catholic School Good
(October 10, 2017)
7.51 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Wood Farm Pedigree Pigs Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 19, 2021
2.36 km
The Blair Partnership Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
July 6, 2021
2.77 km
Venners Meats Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
September 29, 2021
3.17 km
The Flying Fish Pub Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
4.14 km
The Cake Studio Other catering premises 5
Very Good
August 23, 2019
4.26 km
Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 24, 2021
4.54 km
Buckland St Mary Preschool Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 4, 2021
4.54 km
La Campagna Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 22, 2021
4.82 km
Ashill Seniors Lunch Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 16, 2021
4.97 km
Ashill Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
4.97 km
Derek Herrod Retailers - other Exempt
5.11 km
Ashill Community Primary School School/college/university 4
Good
March 29, 2021
5.12 km
Lodge House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 7, 2021
5.13 km
Ham Farm B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
April 18, 2019
5.26 km
The Candlelight Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 15, 2018
5.31 km
Broadway and Horton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 5, 2019
5.31 km
Ilminster Caravan & Motorhome Club Site Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
5.48 km
Neroche Primary School School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
5.73 km
Neroche School Breakfast Club School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
5.73 km
The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 17, 2021
5.73 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

The Greyhound Bus Stop/Station 798 m
The Greyhound Bus Stop/Station 803 m
Exeter International Airport Air 36.45 km
Bristol Airport Air 53.15 km

Nearby Nature

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

Parsonage Copse Woodland Or Forest 583 m
Greatlands Copse Woodland Or Forest 813 m
Lamb's Lawn Copse Woodland Or Forest 864 m
Cotty Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.09 km
Abbey Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.14 km
Cuff's Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.18 km
Rosyclose Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.39 km
Ryland's Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.49 km
Sturm's Hill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Ball's Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Barnsclose Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.62 km
Ruttersleigh Common Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km
Calfsclose Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
Castle Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
Middleroom Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.82 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 100%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 50.95578700
Longitude -3.03976300
OS Easting 327066
OS Northing 0117888
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17682
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Taunton Deane
County Electorial Division Blackdown and Neroche ED
Electoral Ward Hatch & Blackdown
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: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33050443
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Taunton Deane 014
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Taunton Deane 014B
Output Area / Small Area 1B3