TA24 8JA is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (TA24) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8JA) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case TA which means Taunton.
- Postal District. In our case TA24.
- Postal Sector. In our case TA24 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case JA.
The regional mail center for the post area TA is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the TA24 8JA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is MINEHEAD DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 5 individuals call the TA24 8JA postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of MINEHEAD within the old postal county of Somerset.
TA24 8JA is within the village of Porlock.
The TA24 8JA postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
Interactive Mapping Showing UPRNs within the TA24 8JA Postcode Boundaries
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for TA24 8JA
| Latitude | 51.2089540166 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.58524013473 |
Weather Forecast for TA24 8JA
Mon 6th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | E 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 40.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 11 mph |
Tue 7th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 9 mph |
Wed 8th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | E 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Mist | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | W 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 4 mph |
Thu 9th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Mist | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Mist | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Mist | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | S 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 4 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of TA24 8JA Postcode
England Primary Schools
St Dubricius Church of England VA School
Address: St Dubricius Church of England VA School, Parsons Street, Porlock, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8QJ
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 01643862249
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near TA24 8JA
HOLLOWAY HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: THE HOLLOWAY, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 5PB
Distance: 4.57 miles
Contact: :
EXMOOR DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 7 BANCKS STREET, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 5DJ
Distance: 4.68 miles
Contact: :
PONSFORD 59 DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 59 PONSFORD ROAD, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 5DY
Distance: 4.99 miles
Contact: :
DULVERTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: OLDBERRY HOUSE, FISHERS MEAD, DULVERTON, SOMERSET, TA22 9EN
Distance: 11.91 miles
Contact: :
ONELEIGH HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: STONELEIGH HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE, 13 HIGH STREET, WILLITON, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA4 4NW
Distance: 12.00 miles
Contact: :
ELLEN DAVIES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4A BARONS CLOSE HOUSE, EAST STREET, LLANTWIT MAJOR, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF61 1XY
Distance: 14.46 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near TA24 8JA
PORLOCK PHARMACY
Address: DOVERHAY, HIGH STREET, PORLOCK, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 8PT
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01643 862455
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: BAYTREE HOUSE, TOWNSEND ROAD, MINEHEAD, TA24 5RG
Distance: 4.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01643 702007
BOOTS
Address: 14-16 THE PARADE, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 5UG
Distance: 4.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01643 702004
ALCOMBE PHARMACY
Address: 39-41 ALCOMBE ROAD, MINEHEAD, TA24 6BA
Distance: 5.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01643 703478
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: SEAWARD WAY, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 5BY
Distance: 5.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01172 913890
LYNTON CHEMIST
Address: 17-18 LEE ROAD, LYNTON, EX35 6BP
Distance: 11.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01598 753377
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near TA24 8JA
CRANMERS OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 12 PARK STREET, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 5NQ
Distance: 4.56 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (MINEHEAD)
Address: 4 THE PARADE, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 5UF
Distance: 4.63 miles
Contact: :
EXMOOR EYECARE - WATCHET
Address: 55B SWAIN STREET, WATCHET, SOMERSET, TA23 0AG
Distance: 11.22 miles
Contact: :
NINA DAVIES OPTICIANS
Address: 6 BARONS CLOSE HOUSE, EAST STREET, LLANTWIT MAJOR, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF61 1XY
Distance: 14.46 miles
Contact: :
CHRIS WILLIAMS OPTOMETRISTS
Address: NEWTON HOUSE, EAST STREET, LLANTWIT MAJOR, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF61 1XY
Distance: 14.46 miles
Contact: :
GWYNETH J MORGAN OPTOMETRIST
Address: GWYNFA, BOVERTON ROAD, LLANTWIT MAJOR, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF61 1XZ
Distance: 14.49 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near TA24 8JA
PORLOCK MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: PORLOCK, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 8PJ
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2 IRNHAM ROAD, MINEHEAD, TA24 5DL
Distance: 4.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01643 703441
DUNSTER & PORLOCK SURGERIES
Address: WEST STREET, DUNSTER, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 6SN
Distance: 6.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01643 821244
LYNTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: BURVILL STREET, LYNTON, DEVON, EX35 6HA
Distance: 10.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01598 753226
DR HALLIDAY, WILLITON/WATCHET
Address: WATCHET SURGERY, 55 SWAIN STREET, WATCHET, SOMERSET, TA23 0AG
Distance: 11.22 miles
Contact: :
EXMOOR MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: OLDBERRY HOUSE, FISHERS MEAD, DULVERTON, SOMERSET, TA22 9EN
Distance: 11.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01398 323333
Motorway Junctions near TA24 8JA
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near TA24 8JA
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the TA24 8JA Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bridgwater and West Somerset Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the TA24 8JA Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Somerset West and Taunton District Council and the County Council is Somerset County Council.
Somerset County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Somerset West and Taunton District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Somerset West and Taunton District at the following link Somerset West and Taunton District.How much is the Council Tax?
Somerset West and Taunton District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Somerset West and Taunton District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the TA24 8JA Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Somerset County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Library information servicesPostcodes near the TA24 8JA Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the TA24 8JA Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, The Avenue, MINEHEAD, TA24 5AZ | 7.73 miles | Directions from TA24 8JA to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the TA24 8JA Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Butlins Family Entertainment Centre, Minehead, TA24 5SH | 5.40 miles | Directions from TA24 8JA to Butlins Family Entertainment Centre |
| Burger King, Barry, CF63 4BA | 19.05 miles | Directions from TA24 8JA to Burger King |
| Trecco Bay Holiday Park, Porthcawl, CF36 5PW | 19.24 miles | Directions from TA24 8JA to Trecco Bay Holiday Park |
| Culverhouse Cross Retail Park, Cardiff, CF5 6EH | 22.15 miles | Directions from TA24 8JA to Culverhouse Cross Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Picton Court Retail Park, Waterton, BRIDGEND, CF31 3XX | 19.80 miles | Directions from TA24 8JA to McDonald's, Picton Court Retail Park, Waterton, BRIDGEND, CF31 3XX |
| McDonald's, Ty Verlon Industrial Estate, Cardiff Road, BARRY, CF63 2BE | 20.75 miles | Directions from TA24 8JA to McDonald's, Ty Verlon Industrial Estate, Cardiff Road, BARRY, CF63 2BE |
| McDonald's, Lowman Way, Tiverton Business Park, TIVERTON, EX16 6SR | 21.21 miles | Directions from TA24 8JA to McDonald's, Lowman Way, Tiverton Business Park, TIVERTON, EX16 6SR |
| McDonald's, Pencoed, BRIDGEND, CF35 5HY | 21.37 miles | Directions from TA24 8JA to McDonald's, Pencoed, BRIDGEND, CF35 5HY |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Heol Ceiniog, BARRY, CF63 4BA | 19.02 miles | Directions from TA24 8JA to KFC Barry - Heol Ceinog |
| KFC, Hernston Retail Park, BRIDGEND, CF31 3ND | 19.75 miles | Directions from TA24 8JA to KFC Bridgend - Hernston Business Park |
| KFC, Designer Outlet Village, The Derwen, BRIDGEND, CF32 9SH | 22.21 miles | Directions from TA24 8JA to KFC Bridgend - The Designer Outlet |
| KFC, Fford Fred Keenor, CARDIFF, CF11 8ER | 24.54 miles | Directions from TA24 8JA to KFC Cardiff - Leckwith Road |
| KFC, Guildhall Place, CARDIFF, CF10 1EB | 25.57 miles | Directions from TA24 8JA to KFC Cardiff - St Mary Street |