Postcode TA5 1SF (Somerset West and Taunton)

Map showing TA5 1SF and nearby postcodes

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

TA5 1SF 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 1SF as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.

The closest road name to TA5 1SF is Portway Lane which is centered 373 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Kilton Cross and is 1.21 km away.

The closest primary school to TA5 1SF (for ages 11 and under) is Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 27, 2017.

The local pub for residents of TA5 1SF is Watchet Bowling Club and is 9.23 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on December 16, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Cooks Fish & Chips and is 7.66 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 28, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Portway Lane 373 m
A30 38.15 km
M5 51.14 km
A39 59.76 km
A38 66.39 km
A361 69.68 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode TA5 1SF

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 1SF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School Good
(June 27, 2017)
2.57 km
Stogursey Church of England Primary School 3.56 km
Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School Good
(March 7, 2019)
5.57 km
Spaxton CofE Primary School 7.41 km
Brymore Academy Good
(March 21, 2018)
8.01 km
Stogumber CofE Primary School Good
(March 7, 2019)
8.07 km
St Peter's Church of England First School Good
(February 7, 2017)
8.95 km
Otterhampton Primary School 8.99 km
Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery Good
(February 21, 2017)
9.16 km
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School Requires improvement
(May 22, 2019)
9.2 km
Cannington Church of England Primary School Good
(March 8, 2018)
9.28 km
Enmore Church of England Primary School 9.54 km
Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School Serious Weaknesses
(November 10, 2021)
9.98 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA5 1SF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Cooks Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 28, 2021
7.66 km
Doniford Holiday Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 28, 2021
7.66 km
Mini Market Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 28, 2021
7.66 km
Doniford Farm Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 15, 2021
8.22 km
Knights Templar School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 23, 2021
9.16 km
Little Vikings Childrens Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 15, 2019
9.16 km
Watchet Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
December 16, 2019
9.23 km
Ingrams Meadow Community Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 11, 2019
9.41 km
Andrews Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 22, 2021
9.47 km
Liddymore Stores Ltd (Spar) Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
9.47 km
Watchet Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
9.47 km
Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 4
Good
December 6, 2019
9.52 km
Golden Bowl Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
9.52 km
Veggie Patch Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
February 1, 2021
9.66 km
Wyndham House Other catering premises 5
Very Good
September 22, 2021
9.7 km
East Quay Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
9.78 km
Esplanade Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 18, 2019
9.82 km
Phoenix Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 25, 2021
9.82 km
The Marina Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
November 21, 2019
9.82 km
Oriental Pearl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 27, 2020
9.84 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Kilton Cross Bus Stop/Station 1.21 km
Kilton Road Bus Stop/Station 1.24 km
Bristol Airport Air 41.57 km
Exeter International Airport Air 50.85 km

Nearby Nature

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

Dyche Wood Woodland Or Forest 346 m
Furze Grove Copse Woodland Or Forest 566 m
Middle Wood Woodland Or Forest 666 m
Cynmore Wood Woodland Or Forest 900 m
Oyle's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.23 km
Withing Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.28 km
Broad Wood Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Mare's Pool Inland Water 1.3 km
Holford Glen Valley 1.32 km
Shervage Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.4 km
Alfoxton Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
Ten Acre Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.43 km
Culls Pit Inland Water 1.44 km
Broad Wood Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
Six Acre Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.56 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 100%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Somerset
Latitude 51.16558200
Longitude -3.19141700
OS Easting 316792
OS Northing 0141379
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: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Rural life
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 E33050460
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
West Somerset 004
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
West Somerset 004C
Output Area / Small Area 1B1