taunton TA24 Postcodes
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Taunton (TA24)
The TA24 postcode area is located in the Taunton postcode town region, within the county of Somerset, and contains a total of 1113 individual postcodes.
There are 100 electoral wards in the TA24 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 West Somerset Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 17% of people in TA24 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 TA24 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The TA24 postcode district is located within the Taunton Deane district of Somerset in the south-west of England. It is bordered by the TA20, TA21 and TA22 postcodes and covers the towns and villages of Bishops Lydeard, Crowcombe, Luxborough, Over Stowey, Roadwater, Staple Fitzpaine, Watchet, West Quantoxhead, Williton and Wiveliscombe.
The principal town within this area is Watchet. According to the 2011 census, Watchet had a population of 3,737 people and a size of 13.73 km2. The town is known for its industrial harbour and marina.
The other main urban areas in the TA24 postcode district are Bishops Lydeard and Williton, located west of Watchet. Bishops Lydeard has a population of 1,768 people and a size of 11.38 km2, whilst Williton is somewhat smaller, with a population of 1,442 people and a size of 8.1 km2.
The surrounding rural areas offer a mixture of agricultural land, woodland and moorland. Farming is an important industry in this area, with numerous small farms spread throughout the TA24 postcode district.
The villages of Over Stowey, West Quantoxhead and Roadwater offer an attractive mix of country pubs, local shops, antique stores, tearooms, cafes and galleries. They also provide ample opportunity for walking, cycling and horse riding in the beautiful countryside scenery.
The TA24 postcode district is located within easy reach of England's motorway network, making it ideal for commuters to access nearby towns such as Taunton, Bristol and Exeter. The region is served by several good road links including the A358, A38, B3224 and B3227.
Transport links within the TA24 postcode district include Watchet railway station and a buse service linking various villages in the area to Minehead, Bridgwater, Taunton and other neighbouring towns.
Along with its stunning countryside, the TA24 postcode district has some fantastic tourist attractions. These include the West Somerset Railway, the Holnicote Estate and Cleve Abbey. The TA24 postcode area also includes some of the most historic monuments in England, such as the Holnicote Moated Hall and the St. Decuman's Church in Watchet.
Demographics
Somerset
TA24 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 | TA24 |
| Postal Town | Taunton |
| MSOA Name | West Somerset 002 |
| LSOA Name | West Somerset 002D |
| County | Somerset |
| Region | Somerset |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | West Somerset |
| Area Classification | Mainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%) |
TA24 Electoral Wards
The postal region of TA24, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 17% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.