Postcode TA3 6NP (Somerset West and Taunton)

Map showing TA3 6NP and nearby postcodes

The postcode TA3 6NP is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in May 2003 and is an active postcode. TA3 6NP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TA3 6NP 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 6NP as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.

The closest road name to TA3 6NP is Town Farm which is centered 17 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Post Office and is 120 m away.

The closest primary school to TA3 6NP (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 6NP is The Firehouse Somerset and is 7.3 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 6, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 36.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 5.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Town Farm 17 m
The Pavement 70 m
Chapel Close 106 m
The Shambles 118 m
Lodwells Orchard 146 m
Queen Square 152 m
Lockyers Field 171 m
Nine Acre Lane 180 m
Church Road 185 m
Town Close 203 m
Portmans 248 m
Horsecroft Lane 281 m
The Fosse 366 m
Moor Lane 421 m
Knapp Lane 511 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA3 6NP

Introduction May 2003
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 6NP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
North Curry CofE Primary School 258 m
Stoke St Gregory Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(January 26, 2022)
3.42 km
Curry Mallet Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(March 13, 2014)
4.07 km
Somerset Progressive School Good
(July 1, 2021)
4.47 km
Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School Good
(October 6, 2021)
4.6 km
Cambian Somerset School Good
(March 16, 2018)
4.93 km
Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School 4.98 km
Ruishton Church of England School 5.17 km
West Monkton Church of England School 6 km
North Newton Community Primary School Good
(November 21, 2017)
6.15 km
Heathfield Community School Requires improvement
(December 1, 2021)
6.42 km
Inaura School Good
(January 16, 2020)
6.62 km
Thurlbear Church of England Primary School Good
(June 26, 2018)
6.64 km
Blackbrook Primary School 7.13 km
Minerva Primary School Serious Weaknesses
(May 23, 2019)
7.25 km
Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School Requires improvement
(July 4, 2019)
7.27 km
Petherton Park School Requires improvement
(December 13, 2018)
7.64 km
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery 7.67 km
Holway Park Community Primary School Good
(September 18, 2019)
7.76 km
Ashill Community Primary School 7.84 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Post Office Bus Stop/Station 120 m
Post Office Bus Stop/Station 124 m
Borough Post Bus Stop/Station 836 m
Borough Post Bus Stop/Station 839 m
Bottom Lodge Bus Stop/Station 941 m
Bristol Airport Air 44.51 km
Exeter International Airport Air 44.93 km

Nearby Nature

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

Lord's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.48 km
Ball Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.53 km
Rock Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.54 km
Wrantage Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.88 km
Crimson Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.91 km
Cathanger Wood Woodland Or Forest 3 km
Swan's Neck Inland Water 3.02 km
Chilly Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.12 km
Windmill Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.15 km
Sandpits Corner Inland Water 3.16 km
Fivehead Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.4 km
Fivehead Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.48 km
Thorn Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.65 km
Thorn Clump Woodland Or Forest 3.67 km
Fishpool Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.73 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 38.9 Mbps 36.3 Mbps 47.24 Mbps
Upload 6.4 Mbps 5.9 Mbps 8.76 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 5 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 24 3
30-300 Mbps 100% 40.6 6.8
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

18 meters consuming 205,064 kWh - mean 11,392 kWh : median 11,189 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

19 meters consuming 74,085 kWh - mean 3,899 kWh : median 3,385 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for TA3 6NP - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.02201200
Longitude -2.97353300
OS Easting 331815
OS Northing 0125189
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: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers
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 1B2