The postcode TA8 1BU is located in Sedgemoor, in the county of Somerset. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TA8 1BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
TA8 1BU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 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 TA8 1BU as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to TA8 1BU is Steart Drive which is centered 72 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Old Pier Tavern and is 217 m away. The closest railway station is Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station, 2.47 km away.
The closest primary school to TA8 1BU (for ages 11 and under) is St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The King Alfred School an Academy.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Burger King and is 6.66 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 14, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 52.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for TA8 1BU 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 TA8 1BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to TA8 1BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode TA8 1BU
| 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 TA8 1BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | 457 m | |
| St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 2, 2017) | 612 m |
| The King Alfred School an Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 1.28 km | |
| Burnham-On-Sea Community Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (June 16, 2009) | 1.28 km |
| Churchfield Church School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 1.87 km |
| West Huntspill Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 2.74 km | |
| Berrow Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 26, 2019) | 3.32 km |
| Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 3.69 km | |
| East Huntspill Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 5.11 km | |
| East Brent Church of England First School | Academy | 2-9 | Good (October 24, 2019) | 5.35 km |
| Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy | Academy | 2-9 | Good (October 10, 2019) | 5.78 km |
| Pawlett Primary School Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 5.82 km | |
| Lympsham Church of England Academy | Academy | 2-9 | Good (October 2, 2019) | 6.76 km |
| Puriton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 7.34 km |
| Otterhampton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.73 km | |
| Sedgemoor Manor School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (January 17, 2019) | 8.11 km |
| Woolavington Village Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Requires improvement (December 5, 2018) | 8.2 km |
| Kingsmoor Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 23, 2017) | 9.83 km |
| Willowdown Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Requires improvement (June 26, 2019) | 10.01 km |
| Cannington Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 10.1 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TA8 1BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarlington Barn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 6.27 km | |
| Dulhorn Farm Holiday Park | Exempt March 18, 2019 | 6.61 km | |
| Jey's Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2019 | 6.61 km | |
| Lympsham Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 6.64 km | |
| Lympsham Village Shop Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2020 | 6.64 km | |
| The Cafe At The Pavilion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 6.64 km | |
| Roastbusters | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 2, 2019 | 6.65 km | |
| Burger King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2019 | 6.66 km | |
| Chopstix | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2019 | 6.66 km | |
| Starbucks | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2019 | 6.66 km | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2019 | 6.66 km | |
| Welcome Break Group Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2019 | 6.66 km | |
| Lympsham Manor Hall | Exempt December 1, 2021 | 6.76 km | |
| Waterfall Elior at Lympsham CEVC First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 5, 2021 | 6.76 km | |
| Chozen Noodles | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 7, 2021 | 6.93 km | |
| Costa Drive Thru' | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 7, 2021 | 6.93 km | |
| Fresh Food Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 7, 2021 | 6.93 km | |
| Frostino | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 7, 2021 | 6.93 km | |
| Garden Square Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 7, 2021 | 6.93 km | |
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 7, 2021 | 6.93 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TA8 1BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Old Pier Tavern | 217 m | |
| Old Pier Tavern | 228 m | |
| Burnham Haven Holiday Centre | 306 m | |
| St Josephs School | 445 m | |
| Catholic Church | 452 m | |
| Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station | 2.47 km | |
| Bridgwater Ferry Terminal | 9.94 km | |
| Bridgwater Ferry Terminal | 9.94 km | |
| Bridgwater Ferry Terminal | 9.94 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 26.45 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TA8 1BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Stert Island | 1.29 km | |
| Hunt's Pond | 1.38 km | |
| Newtown Lake | 1.8 km | |
| Fenning Island | 2.45 km | |
| Lark Spit | 3 km | |
| Stert Flats | 3.36 km | |
| Chisel Rocks | 3.41 km | |
| Ball Copse | 4.03 km | |
| The Shrubbery | 4.06 km | |
| Giles's Copse | 4.11 km | |
| Brent Knoll | 4.44 km | |
| Shipton's Copse | 4.79 km | |
| Gore Sand | 5.04 km | |
| Berrow Flats | 5.16 km | |
| Streart Marshes | 5.19 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for TA8 1BU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 56.3 Mbps | 52.7 Mbps | 79.74 Mbps |
| Upload | 14.8 Mbps | 12.7 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 16 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 65 | 16.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for TA8 1BU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Somerset |
| Latitude | 51.23228900 |
| Longitude | -2.99963100 |
| OS Easting | 330303 |
| OS Northing | 0148598 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Avon and Somerset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Wells |
| County Electorial Division | Highbridge and Burnham South ED |
| Electoral Ward | Burnham Central |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Burnham-on-Sea BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Burnham-on-Sea BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33050197 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sedgemoor 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sedgemoor 004C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |