Postcode TA3 6LP (Somerset West and Taunton)

Map showing TA3 6LP and nearby postcodes

The postcode TA3 6LP is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA3 6LP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TA3 6LP 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 6LP as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.

The closest road name to TA3 6LP is Manor Lane which is centered 55 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Post Office and is 261 m away.

The closest primary school to TA3 6LP (for ages 11 and under) is North Curry CofE 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 6LP is The Firehouse Somerset and is 6.92 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 6, 2020.

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

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Manor Lane 55 m
Canterbury Drive 77 m
Longs Field 131 m
Loscombe Meadow 135 m
White Street 146 m
St James Court 146 m
Morris Way 180 m
The Fosse 231 m
Stoke Road 232 m
Overlands 240 m
Queen Square 257 m
Nine Acre Lane 275 m
Overland Lane 392 m
A378 3.89 km
A358 8.59 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA3 6LP

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 6LP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
North Curry CofE Primary School 451 m
Stoke St Gregory Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(January 26, 2022)
3.08 km
Curry Mallet Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(March 13, 2014)
4 km
Somerset Progressive School Good
(July 1, 2021)
4.77 km
Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School Good
(October 6, 2021)
4.97 km
Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School 5.15 km
Cambian Somerset School Good
(March 16, 2018)
5.3 km
Ruishton Church of England School 5.55 km
North Newton Community Primary School Good
(November 21, 2017)
6.23 km
West Monkton Church of England School 6.36 km
Inaura School Good
(January 16, 2020)
6.36 km
Heathfield Community School Requires improvement
(December 1, 2021)
6.78 km
Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School Requires improvement
(July 4, 2019)
6.89 km
Thurlbear Church of England Primary School Good
(June 26, 2018)
6.98 km
Blackbrook Primary School 7.51 km
Minerva Primary School Serious Weaknesses
(May 23, 2019)
7.63 km
Petherton Park School Requires improvement
(December 13, 2018)
7.74 km
Ashill Community Primary School 7.88 km
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery 8.03 km
Holway Park Community Primary School Good
(September 18, 2019)
8.14 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Robinsons The Fishmonger Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 21, 2022
6.22 km
Old Heale Smallholding Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 26, 2021
6.44 km
Somerset County Council Social Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 15, 2021
6.82 km
Curry Rivel C of E VC Primary School, Breakfast Club and After School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 6, 2020
6.89 km
Curry Rivel Foundation Stage Little Pips School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 28, 2021
6.89 km
The Firehouse Somerset Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 6, 2020
6.92 km
The Kitchen Garden Somerset Other catering premises 5
Very Good
July 21, 2021
6.94 km
One Stop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 25, 2021
6.96 km
J & J Parfitt and Family Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 13, 2019
6.97 km
Old Oak Farm Wedding Venue Other catering premises 5
Very Good
September 3, 2021
7.28 km
County Stores Retailers - other 4
Good
November 15, 2021
7.57 km
Ashill Seniors Lunch Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 16, 2021
7.77 km
Ashill Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
7.77 km
Ashill Community Primary School School/college/university 4
Good
March 29, 2021
7.88 km
Chipperfields Catering (Doughnuts and Slushies) Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
January 17, 2022
7.99 km
Simply Delicious (Black Van) Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
January 17, 2022
7.99 km
Simply Delicious (Brown Van) Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
January 17, 2022
7.99 km
Brown & Forrest Smokery Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 25, 2021
8 km
Ilton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 7, 2022
8.08 km
Merryfield Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 9, 2022
8.08 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Post Office Bus Stop/Station 261 m
Post Office Bus Stop/Station 269 m
Bottom Lodge Bus Stop/Station 607 m
Bottom Lodge Bus Stop/Station 608 m
Bristol Airport Air 44.31 km
Exeter International Airport Air 45.23 km

Nearby Nature

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

Lord's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.37 km
Rock Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.44 km
Ball Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.56 km
Cathanger Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.76 km
Chilly Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.85 km
Windmill Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.89 km
Sandpits Corner Inland Water 2.99 km
Wrantage Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.01 km
Crimson Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.04 km
Fivehead Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.07 km
Fivehead Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.16 km
Swan's Neck Inland Water 3.2 km
Swell Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.88 km
Thorn Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.01 km
Thorn Clump Woodland Or Forest 4.02 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA3 6LP - 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%

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 119,848 kWh - mean 23,970 kWh : median 26,251 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

5 meters consuming 31,478 kWh - mean 6,296 kWh : median 6,721 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for TA3 6LP - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.02249100
Longitude -2.96816000
OS Easting 332193
OS Northing 0125238
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: Renting rural retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village
Built-Up Area North Curry BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33050384
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Taunton Deane 005
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Taunton Deane 005A
Output Area / Small Area 1C2