The postcode TA5 1DS is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA5 1DS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA5 1DS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4 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 TA5 1DS as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.
The closest road name to TA5 1DS is A358 which is centered 9.75 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Village Hall and is 783 m away.
The closest primary school to TA5 1DS (for ages 11 and under) is Spaxton CofE Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Taunton Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on September 26, 2018 rated this school as Requires improvement
100% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for TA5 1DS is covered by the Avon and Somerset police force association and Somerset is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to TA5 1DS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA5 1DS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA5 1DS
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from TA5 1DS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spaxton CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.13 km | |
| Enmore Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.21 km | |
| Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (December 7, 2021) | 4.91 km |
| Bishops Lydeard Church School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 10, 2018) | 5.25 km |
| Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 27, 2017) | 5.84 km |
| Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 7, 2019) | 6.1 km |
| Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Serious Weaknesses (November 10, 2021) | 7.01 km |
| King's Hall School | Independent school | 2-13 | 7.16 km | |
| Brymore Academy | Academy | 11-17 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 7.33 km |
| Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 7.46 km |
| Cotford St Luke Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 18, 2018) | 7.53 km |
| The Taunton Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (September 26, 2018) | 7.76 km |
| Norton Fitzwarren Church School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (June 15, 2017) | 7.99 km |
| Park House School | Special school | 8-19 | Good (September 21, 2018) | 8.08 km |
| Wellsprings Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2019) | 8.09 km |
| Staplegrove Church School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (March 1, 2017) | 8.21 km |
| Cannington Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 8.32 km |
| Lyngford Park Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 8.39 km | |
| Selworthy Special School | Special school | 4-19 | 8.41 km | |
| Taunton School | Independent school | 8-19 | 8.55 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA5 1DS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amchara Health Retreat | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 19, 2019 | 13.58 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA5 1DS - Data from Apr 2022
| Village Hall | 783 m | |
| Village Hall | 785 m | |
| Bristol Airport | 44.2 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 45.14 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA5 1DS - Data from Dec 2021
| Bishpool Covert | 389 m | |
| Ralph's Copse | 515 m | |
| Gib Hill | 576 m | |
| Kenley Bottom | Valley | 716 m |
| Kenley Copse | 978 m | |
| Merridge Hill | 1.24 km | |
| Aley Land Plantation | 1.36 km | |
| Little Copse | 1.51 km | |
| Cothelstone Hill | 1.51 km | |
| Twenty Acre Plantation | 1.53 km | |
| Lydeard Hill | 1.66 km | |
| Buncombe Wood | 1.72 km | |
| Hartswood Pond | 1.73 km | |
| Aisholt Wood | 1.74 km | |
| Higher Durborough Plantation | 1.75 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA5 1DS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.10017500 |
| Longitude | -3.14963000 |
| OS Easting | 319600 |
| OS Northing | 0134059 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Avon and Somerset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Taunton Deane |
| County Electorial Division | Lydeard ED |
| Electoral Ward | South Quantock |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000246 |
| Travel To Work Area | Taunton |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Detached rural retirement |
| 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 | E33050366 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Taunton Deane 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Taunton Deane 001B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C3 |