taunton TA6 Postcodes
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Taunton (TA6)
The TA6 postcode area is located in the Taunton postcode town region, within the county of Somerset, and contains a total of 1686 individual postcodes.
There are 43 electoral wards in the TA6 postcode area, including Bridgwater, Burnham-On-Sea, Chard, Crewkerne, Dulverton, Highbridge, Hinton St George, Ilminster, Langport, Martock, Merriott, Minehead, Montacute, Somerton, South Petherton, Stoke-Sub-Hamdon, Taunton, Watchet, Wellington which come under the local authority of the Sedgemoor Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 13% of people in TA6 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of TA6 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The TA6 postcode in the Taunton district of the United Kingdom is an area of Somerset. It includes the local government area of Sedgemoor and the surrounding villages and towns. It has a population of 28,147 people, with the largest towns being Bridgwater, Burnham on Sea and Weston super Mare.
TA6 consists of mainly residential housing with some rural areas, most of which are connected by the M5 motorway. It has extensive shopping facilities, a busy nightlife, and is popular with tourists, particularly in the summer months. Taunton itself is the main town in the postcode and is home to Rugby, cricket and football clubs, as well as a large theatre.
Education in TA6 consists of several primary schools, secondary schools and a sixth form college. It also boasts the University of the West of England's Centre for Creative Industries, and a campus of Bridgwater and Taunton College.
The TA6 postcode has excellent transport links, with the mainline train line from Taunton to London and direct buses from Burnham on Sea to Bristol. The M5 motorway provides a direct route to Exeter and South Wales.
The region is known for its dramatic coastline, with miles of rugged cliff paths, as well as a number of beaches, the most popular being Brean, Burnham, and Berrow Sands. There are numerous agricultural fields around the area, and there is an abundance of wildlife in the Devon and Somerset wetlands, which is home to a large number of birds, fish, and numerous other species.
The area is an ideal location for holidaymakers, with a selection of attractions to suit different people, including Wookey Hole Caves, Glastonbury Tor, Hestercombe Gardens, Cheddar Gorge and the Quantock Hills. There are a number of National Trust properties in the area as well. This postcode offers a wide range of leisure facilities; there are four golf courses, an indoor water park, numerous outdoor activities and a range of museums.
Demographics
Somerset
TA6 is located in the county of Somerset, in England.
Somerset has a total population of 948,900, making it the 22nd largest county in the UK.
Somerset has a total area of 1610 square miles, and a population density of 227 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | TA6 |
| Postal Town | Taunton |
| MSOA Name | Sedgemoor 009 |
| LSOA Name | Sedgemoor 009E |
| County | Somerset |
| Region | Somerset |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Sedgemoor |
| Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
TA6 Electoral Wards
The postal region of TA6, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Friday, April 19, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 13% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.