taunton TA4 Postcodes
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Taunton (TA4)
The TA4 postcode area is located in the Taunton postcode town region, within the county of Somerset, and contains a total of 1079 individual postcodes.
There are 193 electoral wards in the TA4 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 Taunton Deane Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 26% of people in TA4 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 TA4 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
TA4 is a postcode district, also known as an outward code or area code, in the Taunton district of Somerset, England, United Kingdom. The postcode district covers a large area east of Taunton, including parts of the Blackdown Hills, Heathfield, Staplegrove, Limington, Curry Mallet, Trull, Wrantage, Nether Stowey, Wilton, Chelston, Beambridge and Telford. It also covers some of the villages in the Brendon Hills, including Minehead and Porlock.
The TA4 postcode district has a population of around 18,000 people. It is a predominantly rural area, with many farms, forestry and agritourism activities taking place in the area. It is also home to a number of popular tourist attractions and places of historic interest including the West Somerset Railway, Quantock Country Park, Taunton Castle, Dulverton Walled Garden and the Wimbleball Lake.
TA4 is bounded by the postcodes TA2, TA3, TA5, TA6, TA7, TA8, TA21 and TA22. Its primary town is Taunton, the county town of Somerset. UK Ordinance Survey mapping is available for this postcode district in digital and hardcopy formats from the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG).
The postcode district is served by the Royal Mail and the area is covered by three local authorities: Taunton Deane Borough Council, Somerset West and Taunton Council and West Somerset Council. It is a mostly rural area, with the towns of Taunton and nearby Minehead being the main commercial and administrative centres of the postcode district.
As well as being home to many rural attractions, TA4 has access to a number of large towns and cities, being situated less than 15 miles away from Exeter, 35 miles away from Bristol and 60 miles away from London. The M5 motorway is also close and offers easy access to other South West destinations including Devon, Cornwall and Dorset.
The postcode district has a number of local events and festivals taking place throughout the year, from rural shows to traditional Somerset faire. The TA4 postcode district also enjoys good transport links with regular bus and train services ensuring easy access to the surrounding area.
Demographics
Somerset
TA4 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 | TA4 |
| Postal Town | Taunton |
| MSOA Name | Taunton Deane 008 |
| LSOA Name | Taunton Deane 008E |
| County | Somerset |
| Region | Somerset |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Taunton Deane |
| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
TA4 Electoral Wards
The postal region of TA4, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (TA) and estimated address.
Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
Chris H
Thursday, May 9, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 26% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.