TA2 8QP Postcode in Walford Cross

TA2 8QP is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (TA2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8QP) 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:

  1. Postal Area. In our case TA which means Taunton.
  2. Postal District. In our case TA2.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case TA2 8.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QP.

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 TA2 8QP postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 13 individuals call the TA2 8QP postcode their home.

TA2 8QP is within Walford Cross.

The TA2 8QP postcode area is composed of 0% residential properties, 100% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

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Property TypePercentage
Residential0%
Commercial100%
Public0%

Map Coordinates

Latitude51.0471612398
Longitude-3.03352007362

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Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
RIVERSIDE TAUNTON 2.25 TA1 2LR View on Google Maps
ROMAN ROAD TAUNTON 2.67 TA1 2BJ View on Google Maps
PRIORSWOOD PLACE TAUNTON 2.81 TA2 7JW View on Google Maps
PRIORY FIELDS TAUNTON 3.14 TA1 1QS View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
North Petherton 3.12 NNE 13.20
Taunton 4.00 SW 234.32
Langport 8.98 E 94.12
Wellington 9.70 WSW 240.73
Ilminster 9.73 SSE 147.61
South Petherton 11.90 SE 124.88
Wiveliscombe 12.17 W 268.54
Burnham-on-Sea 13.33 N 7.17
Street 13.92 ENE 66.54
Watchet 15.94 NW 306.00
Axminster 18.38 S 175.35
Honiton 18.41 SSW 201.67
Yeovil 18.94 ESE 112.75
Wells 20.18 NE 56.19

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Hestercombe Gardens

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 4.00%NE 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 4.00%ENE 4 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 0.00%ENE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 0.00%E 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 0.00%E 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 14.00%SE 2 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 1.00%S 2 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 1.00%SSW 2 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 1.00%SW 2 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 4.00%WSW 4 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 5.00%WSW 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 5.00%WSW 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 9.00%WSW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 6.00%SW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 5.00%WSW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 10.00%WSW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 10.00%WSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 12.00%WSW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 10.00%W 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 12.00%WSW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 16.00%W 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 36.00%WSW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 54.00%W 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 39.00%W 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 9.00%WNW 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 9.00%WNW 13 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 7.00%WNW 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 4.00%WNW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 9.00%WNW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 10.00%WNW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 9.00%WNW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 9.00%WNW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 14.00%WSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 15.00%SW 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter average
Average Mbps58.100
Median Mbps69.800
Maximum Mbps79.760

TA2 8QP has an average download speed of 58.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,427 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

37% of postcodes (432,588) have slower broadband speeds.

63% of postcodes (750,626) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter fast
Average Mbps16.200
Median Mbps20.000
Maximum Mbps20.000

TA2 8QP has an average upload speed of 16.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

9,942 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

76% of postcodes (901,096) have slower upload speeds.

23% of postcodes (273,603) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Primary Schools

Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School

Address: Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School, Hyde Lane, Creech St Michael, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5QQ

Distance: 1.52 miles

School Website

Contact: 01823442898

West Monkton Church of England Primary School

Address: West Monkton Church of England Primary School, Bridgwater Road, Bathpool, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8FT

Distance: 1.26 miles

Contact:

England Secondary Schools

Heathfield Community School

Address: Heathfield Community School, School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8PD

Distance: 1.51 miles

School Website

Contact: 01823412396

Nearest Dentists

LAKESIDE DENTAL

Address: LAKESIDE HOUSE, BLACKBROOK PARK AVENUE, TAUNTON, TA1 2PX

Distance: 2.73 miles

Contact: :

BLACKBROOK DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: LISIEUX WAY, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 2LB

Distance: 3.03 miles

Contact: :

NORTH PETHERTON DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 46 FORE STREET, NORTH PETHERTON, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 6PZ

Distance: 3.27 miles

Contact: :

COMMUNITY DENTAL CENTRE

Address: CHEDDON ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 7PH

Distance: 3.33 miles

Contact: :

TAUNTON DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE

Address: PARK GATE HOUSE, EAST REACH, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3ES

Distance: 3.37 miles

Contact: :

CANON STREET DENTAL CENTRE

Address: 4 CANON STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1SN

Distance: 3.54 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

CREECH PHARMACY

Address: CREECH MEDICAL CENTRE, HYDE LANE, CREECH ST. MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5FA

Distance: 1.39 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS

Address: CROWN MEDICAL CENTRE, CROWN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, VENTURE WAY, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 8QY

Distance: 2.41 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 337888

ASDA PHARMACY

Address: CREECHBARROW ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 2AN

Distance: 2.73 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 252701

WELL

Address: 5 PRIORSWOOD PLACE, PRIORSWOOD ESTATE, EASTWICK ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 7JW

Distance: 2.82 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 331564

THE BLACKBROOK PHARMACY

Address: BLACKBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE, LISIEUX WAY, TAUNTON, TA1 2LB

Distance: 3.03 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 324280

NORTH PETHERTON PHARMACY

Address: 105 FORE STREET, NORTH PETHERTON, BRIDGWATER, TA6 6RY

Distance: 3.24 miles

Contact: tel: 01278 445333

Nearest Opticians

4961 TAUNTON

Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CREECHBARROW ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 2AN

Distance: 2.73 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (TAUNTON)

Address: 20 EAST STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3LP

Distance: 3.65 miles

Contact: :

EARLAM AND CHRISTOPHER - TAUNTON

Address: 51 BRIDGE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1TW

Distance: 3.70 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (TAUNTON)

Address: 6 FORE STREET, TAUNTON, TA1 1HX

Distance: 3.76 miles

Contact: :

WATSON & SMITH OPTICIANS - TAUNTON

Address: 17 FORE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1HX

Distance: 3.76 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (HIGH STREET - TAUNTON)

Address: 64-65 HIGH STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3PT

Distance: 3.82 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

CREECH

Address: HYDE LANE, CREECH ST. MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5FA

Distance: 1.39 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 442357

CROWN MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: CROWN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, VENTURE WAY, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 8QY

Distance: 2.41 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 282151

LYNGFORD PARK

Address: FLETCHER CLOSE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 8SQ

Distance: 2.60 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 333355

TAUNTON VALE HEALTHCARE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: LISIEUX WAY, TAUNTON, TA1 2LB

Distance: 3.03 miles

Contact: :

TAUNTON VALE HEALTHCARE

Address: THE BLACKBROOK SURGERY, LISIEUX WAY, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 2LB

Distance: 3.03 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 259444

NORTH PETHERTON SURGERY

Address: MILL STREET, NORTH PETHERTON, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 6LX

Distance: 3.17 miles

Contact: tel: 01278 662223

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 ten minutes drive

Distance: 3.39 miles

Bridgwater

Address: Bridgwater station, St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB

Postcode: TA6 5HB

Line: Bristol to Exeter Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 5.90 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M5 J25
Distance: 3.36 miles
Driving Time: 5.15 minutes
M5 J24
Distance: 4.85 miles
Driving Time: 8.14 minutes
M5 J23
Distance: 9.58 miles
Driving Time: 12.70 minutes
M5 J26
Distance: 10.26 miles
Driving Time: 11.92 minutes
M5 J22
Distance: 14.89 miles
Driving Time: 17.83 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyTaunton and Wellington
Member or Parliament
Mr Gideon Amos
Mr Gideon Amos
Contact DetailsContact Mr Gideon Amos
Political PartyLiberal 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 services

House Sales

Yearly House Sales
YearHighLowAverageSales
2016£157,500£157,500£157,5001

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near TA2 8QP
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Aldi, Bridgwater Road, Bathpool, TAUNTON, TA2 8BA3.38 miles Directions to Aldi
Sainsburys, Hankridge Way, TAUNTON, TA1 2LR3.61 miles Directions to Sainsburys
Asda, Creechbarrow Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2AN4.39 miles Directions to Asda
Lidl, Roman Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2BD4.66 miles Directions to Lidl
Morrisons, Dellers Wharf, TAUNTON, TA1 1DX5.65 miles Directions to Morrisons

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near TA2 8QP
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Bridgwater Service Area, Bridgwater, TA6 6TS4.29 miles Directions to Bridgwater Service Area
Horton Cross, Illminster, TA19 9PT8.84 miles Directions to Horton Cross
Burnham On Sea Holiday Park, Burnham-on-sea, TA8 1LA12.60 miles Directions to Burnham On Sea Holiday Park
Junction 21-22, M5 Motorway (n), Weston Super Mare, BS24 0JL16.10 miles Directions to Junction 21-22, M5 Motorway (n)

Mcdonald's Restaurants near TA2 8QP
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Heron Gate, TAUNTON, TA1 2LP2.15 miles Directions to McDonald's, Heron Gate, TAUNTON, TA1 2LP
McDonald's, Creechbarrow Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2AN2.73 miles Directions to McDonald's, Creechbarrow Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2AN
McDonald's, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX3.65 miles Directions to McDonald's, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX
McDonald's, The Leggar, BRIDGWATER, TA6 4AB6.11 miles Directions to McDonald's, The Leggar, BRIDGWATER, TA6 4AB

KFC Restaurants near TA2 8QP
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX3.65 miles Directions to KFC Taunton - East Street
KFC, High Street, BRIDGWATER, TA6 3BH5.76 miles Directions to KFC Bridgewater - High Street
KFC, Wirrall Park Road, GLASTONBURY, BA6 9XE14.76 miles Directions to KFC Bristol - Glastonbury Tor Retail Park
KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ17.21 miles Directions to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue
KFC, Gallagher Retail Park, Marchfields Way, WESTON-SUPER-MARE, BS23 3YY20.31 miles Directions to KFC Weston Super Mare - Gallager Retail Park