taunton TA14 Postcodes

Taunton (TA14)

The TA14 postcode area is located in the Taunton postcode town region, within the county of Somerset, and contains a total of 107 individual postcodes.

There are 5 electoral wards in the TA14 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 South Somerset Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 23% of people in TA14 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 TA14 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

TA14 is a postcode district in the Taunton,Somerset county in England, United Kingdom. The letter T is used to symbolize the Taunton area, and the first digit '1' indicates that it belongs to the South West region of the UK. It covers the majority of East Taunton,the Bradley Stoke and East Taunton areas, and parts of nearby villages including Trull, Bishops Hull, Norton Fitzwarren, Holway, Norton Fitzwarren, Obridge and Rimpton. The postcode was introduced in May 2010 as part of the postcode address file reallocation programme.

The TA14 postcode district has an approximate population of 14,271 and it has an approximate total area of 14.44 km². It is situated in a gently sloping valley, on the edge of the Sedgemoor Levels and surrounded by picturesque scenery, laidback villages and friendly locals. It is approximately 6 miles north-west of the centre of Taunton and it is connected to the town by the A38 and A39 trunk roads, and to other destinations by the West Country way.

The postcode district includes several residential areas including East Taunton, Bishops Hull, Holway, Trull, Norton Fitzwarren and Obridge. It is bordered by other postcode districts including TA1, TA2 and TA3 in the north, TA5 in the east, TA4 in the south and TA9 in the west.

Businesses and services in TA14 are supported by their local town and city councils, with a focus on economic growth, employment, education and training, and other facilities. The District Council of Taunton Deane has responsibility for a range of local services in the area, such as parks and green spaces, leisure centres, libraries, leisure centres and sports clubs. The National Health Service (NHS) also has a major presence in the area, with services including GP surgeries, clinical practitioners, hospitals, mental health services and dentists. In addition, there are several schools and colleges in TA14, including Taunton Academy, Holy Trinity Church School, Taunton Pre-School, Widbrook Primary School and Kingsmead School.

Shopping is provided in various independent stores, as well as by the larger supermarkets, supermarkets, and high-street stores in Taunton town centre. Restaurants, eateries and pubs are also available in the postcode district, particularly in East Taunton. The National Trust also has its Kingston Lacy property nearby, which is a Grade I listed building and estates with various activities and attractions. The postcode district is also linked to the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, providing a range of recreational activities.

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