Postcode TA5 1RL (Somerset West and Taunton)

Map showing TA5 1RL and nearby postcodes

The postcode TA5 1RL is located in Somerset West and Taunton, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA5 1RL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TA5 1RL 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 1RL as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to TA5 1RL is Monkton Lane which is centered 43 m away.

The closest primary school to TA5 1RL (for ages 11 and under) is Stogursey Church of England Primary School.

85.7% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 14.3% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.

Policing for TA5 1RL 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 TA5 1RL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to TA5 1RL, and the approximate distance away.

Monkton Lane 43 m
Cathanger Lane 329 m
Adam's Lane 609 m
A30 39.17 km
M5 47.36 km
A38 62.53 km
A39 64.38 km
A361 65.06 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA5 1RL

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 TA5 1RL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Stogursey Church of England Primary School 1.47 km
Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School Good
(June 27, 2017)
3.53 km
Brymore Academy Good
(March 21, 2018)
4.38 km
Otterhampton Primary School 4.42 km
Cannington Church of England Primary School Good
(March 8, 2018)
5.4 km
Spaxton CofE Primary School 5.71 km
Enmore Church of England Primary School 7.93 km
Pawlett Primary School Academy 8.4 km
Wembdon St George's Church School Good
(January 13, 2022)
8.57 km
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School Good
(October 16, 2019)
9.08 km
Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School Good
(March 7, 2019)
9.33 km
Chilton Trinity School 9.33 km
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater 9.34 km
Haygrove School Good
(November 8, 2016)
9.35 km
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre Good
(February 16, 2022)
9.73 km
Northgate Primary School 9.91 km
Robert Blake Science College Requires improvement
(December 5, 2019)
10.46 km
Hamp Nursery and Infants' School Good
(November 21, 2017)
10.53 km
Hamp Academy Requires improvement
(December 5, 2018)
10.53 km
Eastover Primary School Good
(November 22, 2017)
10.59 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA5 1RL - Data from Apr 2022

Bridgwater Ferry Terminal Ferry 10.1 km
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal Ferry 10.1 km
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal Ferry 10.1 km
Bristol Airport Air 37.36 km
Exeter International Airport Air 53.42 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA5 1RL - Data from Dec 2021

Sowden Plantation Woodland Or Forest 406 m
Oak Copse Woodland Or Forest 567 m
Cat Wood Woodland Or Forest 576 m
Monk Wood Woodland Or Forest 596 m
New Barn Covert Woodland Or Forest 839 m
Bonson Wood Woodland Or Forest 954 m
Shallow Ground Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.16 km
Tet Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.23 km
Farringdon Hill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Wick Park Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.56 km
Clayland Corner Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.67 km
Stockland Moor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.73 km
Weaving's Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.75 km
Mud House Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Old Mill Orchard Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA5 1RL - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 14.3%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 85.7%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.17526500
Longitude -3.12713500
OS Easting 321303
OS Northing 0142385
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
9915
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000246
Travel To Work Area Bridgwater

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: 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