taunton TA7 Postcodes
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Taunton (TA7)
The TA7 postcode area is located in the Taunton postcode town region, within the county of Somerset, and contains a total of 655 individual postcodes.
There are 102 electoral wards in the TA7 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, 25% of people in TA7 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 TA7 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The TA7 postcode district is a postcode district located in the Taunton district within the county of Somerset in the United Kingdom. It contains the towns of Bishops Lydeard, Halse, Heathfield, Nether Stowey, North Curry, Ruishton, Sampford Arundel, Stoke St Mary, Stawley and Wrantage, as well as the villages of Burrowbridge, Cotford St. Luke, Oake, and Staplegrove. It's located around 8 miles southwest of the city of Taunton, and covers approximately 74 square kilometres.
One of the defining features of the TA7 postcode is its close proximity to the Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The hills contain green open spaces, heathland and woodland, perfect for walking and other outdoor activities. There are plenty of local attractions in and around the TA7 postcode, from wildlife reserves such as Parsonage Farm to historic sites like Lytes Cary Manor, home of the poet Sir Thomas Cary.
The TA7 postcode also includes a number of local services and amenities. Local businesses include shops and restaurants, pubs and bars, and places to stay, such as holiday cottages, B&Bs and hotels. There are also a range of sporting and leisure facilities, including a number of golf courses, walking routes and cycle trails. Educational institutions include Kingsmead School in Bishops Lydeard and Heathfield Community School in Heathfield.
Transport links in and around the TA7 postcode are provided by a local bus service, as well as a number of coach services, and Bridgwater Train Station, which has regular connections to Bristol, Exeter, and London.
Despite its small size, the TA7 postcode has plenty to offer, making it a popular place to live and visit. It features a unique blend of rural and urban areas, with stunning countryside landscapes, historic sites, bustling town centres and plenty of leisure activities.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 92%WORKING
- 8%UNEMPLOYED
8% of people in TA7 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 96%WHITE
- 4%NON-WHITE
96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
Somerset
TA7 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 | TA7 |
Postal Town | Taunton |
MSOA Name | Sedgemoor 010 |
LSOA Name | Sedgemoor 010A |
County | Somerset |
Region | Somerset |
Country | England |
Local Authority | Sedgemoor |
Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
TA7 Electoral Wards
The postal region of TA7, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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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'.
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Friday, March 8, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 25% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.