The postcode TA7 8RQ is located in Sedgemoor, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA7 8RQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA7 8RQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.4 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 TA7 8RQ as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.
The closest road name to TA7 8RQ is Brentsfield Lane which is centered 307 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Chedzoy Cross and is 956 m away. The closest railway station is Bridgwater Rail Station, 3.05 km away.
The closest primary school to TA7 8RQ (for ages 11 and under) is Westonzoyland Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 27, 2018.
The local pub for residents of TA7 8RQ is The Old Pound Inn and is 9.47 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 6, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Chubby's and is 12.64 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 18, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for TA7 8RQ 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 TA7 8RQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA7 8RQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA7 8RQ
| 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 TA7 8RQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westonzoyland Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 27, 2018) | 2.18 km |
| St John and St Francis Church School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 14, 2019) | 2.37 km |
| Bridgwater College Academy | Academy | 3-16 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 2.54 km |
| Polden Bower School | Special school | 4-19 | Good (March 14, 2019) | 2.59 km |
| Bridgwater and Taunton College | College | 16-99 | Good (March 8, 2019) | 2.89 km |
| Kingsmoor Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 23, 2017) | 2.98 km |
| Willowdown Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Requires improvement (June 26, 2019) | 3.15 km |
| Eastover Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 22, 2017) | 3.32 km |
| Somerset Bridge Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 3.91 km |
| Northgate Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.07 km | |
| Robert Blake Science College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (December 5, 2019) | 4.13 km |
| Hamp Nursery and Infants' School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 4.2 km |
| Hamp Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Requires improvement (December 5, 2018) | 4.2 km |
| Chilton Trinity School | Academy | 11-16 | 4.47 km | |
| Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 16, 2022) | 4.57 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater | Academy | 5-11 | 5.02 km | |
| Woolavington Village Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Requires improvement (December 5, 2018) | 5.03 km |
| Middlezoy Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (January 12, 2022) | 5.14 km |
| Puriton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 5.2 km |
| Haygrove School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 8, 2016) | 5.28 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA7 8RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bere Cider Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 4, 2021 | 8.75 km | |
| Dairyhouse Farm Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 28, 2021 | 8.75 km | |
| The Old Pound Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 6, 2021 | 9.47 km | |
| Sunrise Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 2, 2022 | 10.18 km | |
| High Ham C of E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2021 | 10.48 km | |
| Somerset Traction Engine Club (Formerly Steam Spectacular) | Exempt | 11.94 km | |
| Chub's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2021 | 12.37 km | |
| Ashley House Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 28, 2021 | 12.5 km | |
| Mace | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2021 | 12.57 km | |
| Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2020 | 12.57 km | |
| Thai Mango Restaurant and Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2021 | 12.59 km | |
| The Secret Teacup | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 6, 2022 | 12.59 km | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2020 | 12.59 km | |
| Chubby's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2020 | 12.64 km | |
| Ichi Tong | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 8, 2021 | 12.68 km | |
| Huish Episcopi Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2020 | 12.69 km | |
| Butterflies and Candy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2019 | 12.7 km | |
| Cardamom | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 1, 2021 | 12.72 km | |
| Fosters Newsagents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2021 | 12.72 km | |
| The Angel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2021 | 12.72 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA7 8RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Chedzoy Cross | 956 m | |
| Chedzoy Cross | 961 m | |
| Bridgwater Rail Station | 3.05 km | |
| Bridgwater Ferry Terminal | 3.75 km | |
| Bridgwater Ferry Terminal | 3.75 km | |
| Bridgwater Ferry Terminal | 3.75 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 33.48 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 54.82 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA7 8RQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Badgers' Wood | 2.26 km | |
| Peasy Hill | 2.29 km | |
| Pendon Hill | 2.42 km | |
| Pendon Wood | 2.47 km | |
| Ball Hill Shrubbery | 3.67 km | |
| Knowle Hill | 3.68 km | |
| Ball Hill | 3.75 km | |
| Browne's Pond | 3.88 km | |
| Withy Pool | 3.89 km | |
| Eleven Acre Covert | 3.97 km | |
| Quarry Pits Plantation | 4.15 km | |
| Bridgwater Dock | 4.27 km | |
| Chisland Covert | 4.31 km | |
| Home Covert | 4.37 km | |
| Crook Hill | 4.51 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA7 8RQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.12466100 |
| Longitude | -2.94714000 |
| OS Easting | 333813 |
| OS Northing | 0136580 |
| 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 | Bridgwater East and Bawdrip ED |
| Electoral Ward | King's Isle |
| Local Authority District | Sedgemoor |
| 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 | E07000188 |
| 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: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural life |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | Chedzoy BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33050232 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sedgemoor 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sedgemoor 012B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B1 |