Postcode TA3 6FD (Somerset West and Taunton)

Map showing TA3 6FD and nearby postcodes

The postcode TA3 6FD is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 2019 and is an active postcode. TA3 6FD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TA3 6FD 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 6FD as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.

The closest road name to TA3 6FD is Stonehead Hill which is centered 531 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Post Office and is 555 m away.

The closest primary school to TA3 6FD (for ages 11 and under) is Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary 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 6FD is The Flying Fish Pub and is 6.33 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 12, 2022.

100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Policing for TA3 6FD 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 6FD and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to TA3 6FD, and the approximate distance away.

Stonehead Hill 531 m
Solomon's Hollow 850 m
A378 5.71 km
A358 6.94 km
A30 22.54 km
A303 57.89 km
M5 59.74 km
A361 64.4 km
A39 73.01 km
A38 73.63 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA3 6FD

Introduction January 2019
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 6FD - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Somerset Progressive School Good
(July 1, 2021)
1.65 km
Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School 2.42 km
North Curry CofE Primary School 2.73 km
Curry Mallet Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(March 13, 2014)
3.44 km
Ruishton Church of England School 3.97 km
Thurlbear Church of England Primary School Good
(June 26, 2018)
3.97 km
Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School Good
(October 6, 2021)
4.04 km
Cambian Somerset School Good
(March 16, 2018)
4.12 km
Blackbrook Primary School 5.55 km
West Monkton Church of England School 5.72 km
Ashill Community Primary School 5.83 km
Minerva Primary School Serious Weaknesses
(May 23, 2019)
5.97 km
Heathfield Community School Requires improvement
(December 1, 2021)
6 km
Holway Park Community Primary School Good
(September 18, 2019)
6.1 km
Stoke St Gregory Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(January 26, 2022)
6.21 km
King's College Taunton 6.7 km
Bishop Fox's School Good
(February 22, 2017)
6.71 km
Richard Huish College Outstanding
(October 3, 2007)
6.74 km
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(November 20, 2019)
6.86 km
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery 6.93 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA3 6FD - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ashill Seniors Lunch Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 16, 2021
5.67 km
Ashill Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
5.67 km
Ashill Community Primary School School/college/university 4
Good
March 29, 2021
5.83 km
The Flying Fish Pub Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
6.33 km
Venners Meats Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
September 29, 2021
6.52 km
The Cake Studio Other catering premises 5
Very Good
August 23, 2019
6.79 km
Ilton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 7, 2022
7.09 km
Merryfield Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 9, 2022
7.09 km
Chipperfields Catering (Doughnuts and Slushies) Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
January 17, 2022
7.12 km
Simply Delicious (Black Van) Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
January 17, 2022
7.12 km
Simply Delicious (Brown Van) Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
January 17, 2022
7.12 km
Ilminster Sports Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 25, 2021
7.25 km
The Folly Nursery Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 27, 2020
7.31 km
Wyndham Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 16, 2021
7.31 km
St Mary's & St Peter's Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 27, 2020
7.33 km
The Blair Partnership Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
July 6, 2021
7.42 km
Neroche Primary School School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
7.67 km
Neroche School Breakfast Club School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
7.67 km
The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 17, 2021
7.67 km
Wood Farm Pedigree Pigs Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 19, 2021
7.77 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA3 6FD - Data from Apr 2022

Post Office Bus Stop/Station 555 m
Post Ofice Bus Stop/Station 562 m
The Far Canal Bus Stop/Station 752 m
The Far Canal Bus Stop/Station 770 m
Lillesdon Bus Shelter Bus Stop/Station 946 m
Exeter International Airport Air 42.07 km
Bristol Airport Air 47.38 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA3 6FD - Data from Dec 2021

Wrantage Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.26 km
Crimson Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.34 km
Line Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.42 km
Thorn Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.55 km
Thorn Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.56 km
Strangways Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.86 km
Hurford's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.98 km
Huish Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.01 km
Ball Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.01 km
Belmont Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.03 km
Huish Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.09 km
Captain Raven's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km
Robert's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km
Two Acre Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.16 km
Abbey Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.41 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA3 6FD - Data from Ofcom 2017

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

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.00046800
Longitude -2.99706000
OS Easting 330133
OS Northing 0122816
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17700
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Taunton Deane
County Electorial Division Monkton and North Curry 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: Rural employment and retirees
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 E33050386
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Taunton Deane 005
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Taunton Deane 005A
Output Area / Small Area 1C1