TA1 5BS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (TA1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5BS) 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 TA1.
- Postal Sector. In our case TA1 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BS.
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 TA1 5BS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the TA1 5BS postcode have the street address of Ashley Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the TA1 5BS postcode is home to a bustling 45 residents!
TA1 5BS is within the town of Taunton.
The TA1 5BS postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in TA1 5BS are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached.
Most properties in TA1 5BS are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for TA1 5BS
The telephone area code for TA1 5BS is 01823 Taunton.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 51.0135933892 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.11833476319 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Taunton
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 18.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 12.00% | S 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 79.00% | S 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 34.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 30.00% | S 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 33.00% | S 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 36.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 38.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 46.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 15.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | S 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 46.00% | S 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 62.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 14.00% | W 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 15.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 16.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 16.00% | N 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | NNW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | NNW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 18.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 17.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 27.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 30.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 49.540 |
TA1 5BS has an average download speed of 27.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
525 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
6% of postcodes (72,026) have slower broadband speeds.
94% of postcodes (1,112,090) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 6.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 8.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 12.000 |
TA1 5BS has an average upload speed of 6.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,609 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
11% of postcodes (126,965) have slower upload speeds.
89% of postcodes (1,054,067) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Holway Park Community Primary School
Address: Holway Park Community Primary School, Shakespeare Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2JA
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: 01823252126
St James Church School
Address: St James Church School, Cranmer Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1XU
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01823272553
Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School
Address: Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School, South Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3AF
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact:
St George's Catholic School
Address: St George's Catholic School, The Mount, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3NR
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01823284130
Priorswood Primary School
Address: Priorswood Primary School, Wedlands, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AD
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact:
North Town Academy
Address: North Town Academy, Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1DF
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01823284676
Trull Church of England VA Primary School
Address: Trull Church of England VA Primary School, Church Road, Trull, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7JZ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01823333239
St Andrew's Church School
Address: St Andrew's Church School, Grove Terrace, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HA
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01823275906
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton
Address: Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton, Henderson Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4TU
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 01823274770
Parkfield Primary School
Address: Parkfield Primary School, Parkfield Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4RT
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01823282125
Bishops Hull Primary School
Address: Bishops Hull Primary School, Bishops Hull Hill, Bishops Hull, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5EB
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01823331624
Staplegrove Church School
Address: Staplegrove Church School, Hudson Way, Staplegrove, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6UP
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01823337313
England Secondary Schools
Bishop Fox's School
Address: Bishop Fox's School, Bishop Fox Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3HQ
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01823289211
The Castle School
Address: The Castle School, Wellington Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5AU
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: 01823274073
The Castle School
Address: The Castle School, Wellington Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5AU
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact:
England Higher Schools
Richard Huish College
Address: Richard Huish College, South Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3DZ
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
PARKFIELD SURGERIES
Address: 13 PARKFIELD ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 4RL
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
TAUNTON ENDODONTICS LTD
Address: 11 THE CRESCENT, TAUNTON, TA1 4EA
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
ORTHOWORLD TAUNTON
Address: 23 THE CRESCENT, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 4EB
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
LINDEN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 63 STAPLEGROVE ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1DG
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
BRIDGE STREET DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 47 BRIDGE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1TP
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
YARDE HOUSE DENTAL SURGEONS
Address: YARDE HOUSE, 1 STAPLEGROVE ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1DB
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: FRENCH WEIR AVENUE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1NW
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 284009
WELL
Address: 2 THE COMEYTROWE CENTRE, PITTS CLOSE, GALMINGTON, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 4TN
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 256056
BOOTS
Address: 64-65 HIGH STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3PT
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 276061
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 1-10 PAUL STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3PF
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 322894
BOOTS
Address: ST. JAMES MEDICAL CENTRE, COAL ORCHARD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1JP
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 251683
MORRISONS PHARMACY
Address: DELLARS WHARF, PRIORY BRIDGE ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1DX
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 351914
Nearest Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HIGH STREET - TAUNTON)
Address: 64-65 HIGH STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3PT
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
EARLAM AND CHRISTOPHER - TAUNTON
Address: 51 BRIDGE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1TW
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (TAUNTON)
Address: 6 FORE STREET, TAUNTON, TA1 1HX
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
WATSON & SMITH OPTICIANS - TAUNTON
Address: 17 FORE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1HX
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (TAUNTON)
Address: 20 EAST STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3LP
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
CROWN EYECARE
Address: RUMWELL, TAUNTON, TA4 1EL
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
FRENCH WEIR HEALTH CENTRE
Address: FRENCH WEIR AVENUE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1NW
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 331381
COLLEGE WAY SURGERY
Address: COMEYTROWE CENTRE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 4TY
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 259333
ST JAMES MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: COAL ORCHARD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1JP
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 285400
VICTORIA GATE SURGERY
Address: EAST REACH, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3EX
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: :
KINGS COLLEGE SANATORIUM
Address: SOUTH ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3LA
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: NORTON MILLS, MORSE ROAD, NORTON FITZWARREN, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 6DG
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 351301
Transport Links
Train Stations
Taunton
Address: Taunton station, Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP
Postcode: TA1 1QP
Line: Reading to Taunton Line|Bristol to Exeter Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.99 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Gideon Amos |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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 servicesHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £338,500 | £385,000 | £361,750 | 2 |
| 2019 | £273,000 | £273,000 | £273,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Castle Street, TAUNTON, TA1 4AB | 0.51 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Lidl, Castle Street, TAUNTON, TA1 4BG | 0.55 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Iceland, High Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3PT | 1.02 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Dellers Wharf, TAUNTON, TA1 1DX | 1.35 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Sainsburys, Billet Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3NE | 1.35 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater Service Area, Bridgwater, TA6 6TS | 8.23 miles | Directions to Bridgwater Service Area |
| Horton Cross, Illminster, TA19 9PT | 9.58 miles | Directions to Horton Cross |
| Tiveton Service Area, Tiverton, EX16 7HD | 12.26 miles | Directions to Tiveton Service Area |
| Burnham On Sea Holiday Park, Burnham-on-sea, TA8 1LA | 15.72 miles | Directions to Burnham On Sea Holiday Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX | 0.82 miles | Directions to McDonald's, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX |
| McDonald's, Creechbarrow Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2AN | 1.65 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Creechbarrow Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2AN |
| McDonald's, Heron Gate, TAUNTON, TA1 2LP | 2.35 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Heron Gate, TAUNTON, TA1 2LP |
| McDonald's, Taunton Deane Motorway Services Area, M5, Trull, TAUNTON, TA3 7PF | 2.90 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Taunton Deane Motorway Services Area, M5, Trull, TAUNTON, TA3 7PF |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX | 0.82 miles | Directions to KFC Taunton - East Street |
| KFC, High Street, BRIDGWATER, TA6 3BH | 9.35 miles | Directions to KFC Bridgewater - High Street |
| KFC, Wirrall Park Road, GLASTONBURY, BA6 9XE | 19.09 miles | Directions to KFC Bristol - Glastonbury Tor Retail Park |
| KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ | 19.97 miles | Directions to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue |
| KFC, Gallagher Retail Park, Marchfields Way, WESTON-SUPER-MARE, BS23 3YY | 23.39 miles | Directions to KFC Weston Super Mare - Gallager Retail Park |