Postcode TA3 5SU (Somerset West and Taunton)

Map showing TA3 5SU and nearby postcodes

The postcode TA3 5SU is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1991 and is an active postcode. TA3 5SU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TA3 5SU 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 5SU as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.

The closest road name to TA3 5SU is Winters Orchard which is centered 97 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Village Hall and is 61 m away. The closest railway station is Taunton Rail Station, 4.8 km away.

The closest primary school to TA3 5SU (for ages 11 and under) is Thurlbear Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 26, 2018. 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 5SU is The Flying Fish Pub and is 7.35 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 12, 2022.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Winters Orchard 97 m
Stoke Road 1.02 km
A358 4 km
A30 20.36 km
A303 61.73 km
M5 61.77 km
A361 67.95 km
A39 69.32 km
A38 75.94 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA3 5SU

Introduction January 1991
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 5SU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Thurlbear Church of England Primary School Good
(June 26, 2018)
1.05 km
Somerset Progressive School Good
(July 1, 2021)
2.4 km
Blackbrook Primary School 2.52 km
Ruishton Church of England School 2.53 km
Holway Park Community Primary School Good
(September 18, 2019)
2.82 km
Bishop Fox's School Good
(February 22, 2017)
3.15 km
Cambian Somerset School Good
(March 16, 2018)
3.17 km
Richard Huish College Outstanding
(October 3, 2007)
3.25 km
Minerva Primary School Serious Weaknesses
(May 23, 2019)
3.26 km
King's College Taunton 3.27 km
Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School Good
(October 6, 2021)
3.52 km
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(November 20, 2019)
3.58 km
Silver Bridge School Good
(July 1, 2021)
3.76 km
St George's Catholic School Good
(October 10, 2017)
3.81 km
St James Church School Good
(December 4, 2018)
3.91 km
Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School 4.47 km
Heathfield Community School Requires improvement
(December 1, 2021)
4.55 km
West Monkton Church of England School 4.59 km
Queen's College 4.67 km
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery 4.72 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Wood Farm Pedigree Pigs Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 19, 2021
6.77 km
Venners Meats Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
September 29, 2021
6.87 km
The Blair Partnership Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
July 6, 2021
7.04 km
The Flying Fish Pub Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
7.35 km
Ashill Seniors Lunch Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 16, 2021
7.42 km
Ashill Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
7.42 km
Ashill Community Primary School School/college/university 4
Good
March 29, 2021
7.6 km
The Cake Studio Other catering premises 5
Very Good
August 23, 2019
7.68 km
Broadway and Horton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 5, 2019
8.85 km
Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 24, 2021
8.9 km
Buckland St Mary Preschool Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 4, 2021
8.9 km
Robinsons Smokehouse Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
October 22, 2021
8.92 km
West Buckland Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 6, 2019
8.92 km
Derek Herrod Retailers - other Exempt
8.98 km
Neroche Primary School School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
9 km
Neroche School Breakfast Club School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
9 km
The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 17, 2021
9 km
La Campagna Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 22, 2021
9.22 km
Five Dials Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 27, 2021
9.31 km
Horton Post Office and Village Store Retailers - other 4
Good
March 16, 2020
9.31 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Village Hall Bus Stop/Station 61 m
Village Hall Bus Stop/Station 70 m
Village Hall Bus Stop/Station 79 m
Village Hall Bus Stop/Station 94 m
Stoke Street Bus Stop/Station 266 m
Taunton Rail Station Rail 4.8 km
Taunton Rail Station Rail 4.87 km
Exeter International Airport Air 39.01 km
Bristol Airport Air 49.65 km

Nearby Nature

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

Cottage Covert Woodland Or Forest 454 m
Stable Covert Woodland Or Forest 486 m
Kennel Covert Woodland Or Forest 492 m
Stoke Hill Hill Or Mountain 539 m
Stoke Wood Woodland Or Forest 720 m
Ten Acre Copse Woodland Or Forest 726 m
Hanging Copse Woodland Or Forest 847 m
Dick's Copse Woodland Or Forest 961 m
Thurlbear Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
Burnt House Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
Moor Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.76 km
Didworthy Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
Huish Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.82 km
Stoford Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Shortlands Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km

Broadband

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

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

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 50.99476700
Longitude -3.05110800
OS Easting 326331
OS Northing 0122234
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 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: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village
Built-Up Area Stoke St Mary BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33050440
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Taunton Deane 014
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Taunton Deane 014B
Output Area / Small Area 1B2