The postcode TA5 1RJ is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA5 1RJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA5 1RJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.6 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 TA5 1RJ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to TA5 1RJ is Cathanger Lane which is centered 218 m away.
The closest primary school to TA5 1RJ (for ages 11 and under) is Stogursey Church of England Primary School.
100% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Policing for TA5 1RJ 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 1RJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA5 1RJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA5 1RJ
| 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 1RJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stogursey Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 1.98 km | |
| Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 27, 2017) | 3.74 km |
| Brymore Academy | Academy | 11-17 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 3.91 km |
| Otterhampton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.96 km | |
| Cannington Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 4.9 km |
| Spaxton CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.41 km | |
| Enmore Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.6 km | |
| Pawlett Primary School Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 7.95 km | |
| Wembdon St George's Church School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 13, 2022) | 8.07 km |
| St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 16, 2019) | 8.59 km |
| Chilton Trinity School | Academy | 11-16 | 8.82 km | |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater | Academy | 5-11 | 8.84 km | |
| Haygrove School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 8, 2016) | 8.86 km |
| Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 16, 2022) | 9.23 km |
| Northgate Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 9.41 km | |
| Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 7, 2019) | 9.57 km |
| Robert Blake Science College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (December 5, 2019) | 9.97 km |
| Hamp Nursery and Infants' School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 10.04 km |
| Hamp Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Requires improvement (December 5, 2018) | 10.04 km |
| Eastover Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 22, 2017) | 10.09 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA5 1RJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Bridgwater Ferry Terminal | 9.59 km | |
| Bridgwater Ferry Terminal | 9.59 km | |
| Bridgwater Ferry Terminal | 9.59 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 37.12 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 53.42 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA5 1RJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Bonson Wood | 565 m | |
| Sowden Plantation | 622 m | |
| Cat Wood | 679 m | |
| Oak Copse | 786 m | |
| New Barn Covert | 928 m | |
| Monk Wood | 985 m | |
| Shallow Ground Copse | 1.17 km | |
| Stockland Moor Wood | 1.27 km | |
| Weaving's Copse | 1.33 km | |
| Clayland Corner Wood | 1.42 km | |
| Wick Park Covert | 1.61 km | |
| Tet Hill | 1.63 km | |
| Farringdon Hill Plantation | 1.63 km | |
| New Barn Wood | 1.71 km | |
| Mud House Copse | 1.86 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA5 1RJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 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 | 51.17348200 |
| Longitude | -3.12045000 |
| OS Easting | 321768 |
| OS Northing | 0142180 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Avon and Somerset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Bridgwater and West Somerset |
| County Electorial Division | Watchet and Stogursey ED |
| Electoral Ward | Quantock Vale |
| 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 | Bridgwater |
| 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: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| 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 | E33046795 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Somerset 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Somerset 004C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |