TA21 8RQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (TA21) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8RQ) 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 TA21.
- Postal Sector. In our case TA21 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RQ.
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 TA21 8RQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the TA21 8RQ postcode have the street address of Longforth Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the TA21 8RQ postcode is home to a bustling 62 residents!
TA21 8RQ is within the town of Wellington.
The TA21 8RQ postcode area is composed of 88% residential properties, 12% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in TA21 8RQ are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced and detached.
Most properties in TA21 8RQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
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TA21 8RQ: Points of Interest
St John's Service Station
St John's Service Station is a retail outlet located at Longforth Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8RQ.
ASDA
ASDA is a large-scale supermarket offering a wide range of products located at Longforth Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8RQ.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 88% |
| Commercial | 12% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for TA21 8RQ
The telephone area code for TA21 8RQ is 01823 Taunton.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 50.9809445282 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.22725496709 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Wellington
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 80.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 84.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Thunder shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 60.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 37.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 2 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 83.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 81.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 82.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 82.00% | E 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Thunder | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 65.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 29.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 10.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 17.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 18.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 36.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 35.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 31.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | W 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 29.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 23.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 22.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 22.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 55.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 40.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 46.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 42.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 20.00% | WSW 13 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 67.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 64.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 159.940 |
TA21 8RQ has an average download speed of 67.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,048 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
47% of postcodes (553,422) have slower broadband speeds.
53% of postcodes (630,171) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 13.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 16.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 30.020 |
TA21 8RQ has an average upload speed of 13.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,586 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
51% of postcodes (603,420) have slower upload speeds.
48% of postcodes (569,635) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School
Address: Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School, Thomas Place, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8FP
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 01823795900
Beech Grove Primary School
Address: Beech Grove Primary School, Courtland Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8NE
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 01823662438
St John's Church of England Primary School
Address: St John's Church of England Primary School, Priory, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9EJ
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: 01823662541
Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School
Address: Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School, Brooklands Road, Rockwell Green, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9DJ
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01823662317
Wellesley Park Primary School
Address: Wellesley Park Primary School, Homefield, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9AJ
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01823664876
England Secondary Schools
Court Fields School
Address: Court Fields School, Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8SW
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 01823664201
Nearest Dentists
WELLINGTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 47 HIGH STREET, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8QY
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 43 HIGH STREET, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8QY
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
STATION ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 STATION ROAD, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8LA
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
WELLINGTON DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE
Address: WELLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE, MANTLE STREET, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8BD
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: :
TAUNTON DENTAL CENTRE
Address: NORTON MANOR, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 6PF
Distance: 5.11 miles
Contact: :
PARKFIELD SURGERIES
Address: 13 PARKFIELD ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 4RL
Distance: 5.46 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: 6 HIGH STREET, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8RA
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 662170
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 5 FORE STREET, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8AA
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 662113
JHOOTS PHARMACY
Address: LUSON SURGERY, 41 FORE STREET, WELLINGTON, TA21 8AG
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 662446
BOOTS
Address: WELLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE, MANTLE STREET, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8BD
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 665366
BOOTS
Address: 1 COOPERS MILL, NORTON FITZWARREN, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 6NX
Distance: 4.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 354861
WELL
Address: 2 THE COMEYTROWE CENTRE, PITTS CLOSE, GALMINGTON, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 4TN
Distance: 4.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 256056
Nearest Opticians
WATSON & SMITH OPTICIANS - WELLINGTON
Address: 10B HIGH STREET, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8RA
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
CROWN EYECARE
Address: RUMWELL, TAUNTON, TA4 1EL
Distance: 3.63 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HIGH STREET - TAUNTON)
Address: 64-65 HIGH STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3PT
Distance: 5.83 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (TAUNTON)
Address: 6 FORE STREET, TAUNTON, TA1 1HX
Distance: 5.89 miles
Contact: :
WATSON & SMITH OPTICIANS - TAUNTON
Address: 17 FORE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1HX
Distance: 5.89 miles
Contact: :
EARLAM AND CHRISTOPHER - TAUNTON
Address: 51 BRIDGE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1TW
Distance: 5.89 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
LUSON
Address: 41 FORE STREET, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8AG
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 662836
WELLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: MANTLE STREET, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8BD
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 663551
ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: NORTON MILLS, MORSE ROAD, NORTON FITZWARREN, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 6DG
Distance: 4.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 351301
BLACKDOWN PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, STATION ROAD, HEMYOCK, CULLOMPTON, DEVON, EX15 3SF
Distance: 4.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 680206
COLLEGE WAY SURGERY
Address: COMEYTROWE CENTRE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 4TY
Distance: 4.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 259333
QUANTOCK VALE SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, MOUNT STREET, BISHOPS LYDEARD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA4 3LH
Distance: 5.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 432361
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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.19 miles
Tiverton Parkway
Address: Tiverton Parkway station, Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH
Postcode: EX16 7EH
Line: Bristol to Exeter Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.25 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 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £165,000 | £205,000 | £185,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | £196,000 | £196,000 | £196,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £235,000 | £390,000 | £211,875 | 4 |
| 2022 | £297,000 | £297,000 | £297,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £236,000 | £236,000 | £236,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Longforth Road, WELLINGTON, TA21 8RQ | 0.00 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Waitrose, High Street, WELLINGTON, TA21 8RD | 0.17 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tiveton Service Area, Tiverton, EX16 7HD | 7.10 miles | Directions to Tiveton Service Area |
| Horton Cross, Illminster, TA19 9PT | 13.00 miles | Directions to Horton Cross |
| Bridgwater Service Area, Bridgwater, TA6 6TS | 13.18 miles | Directions to Bridgwater Service Area |
| Butlins Family Entertainment Centre, Minehead, TA24 5SH | 18.54 miles | Directions to Butlins Family Entertainment Centre |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Westpark, Chelston, WELLINGTON, TA21 9FH | 0.86 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Westpark, Chelston, WELLINGTON, TA21 9FH |
| McDonald's, Taunton Deane Motorway Services Area, M5, Trull, TAUNTON, TA3 7PF | 3.52 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Taunton Deane Motorway Services Area, M5, Trull, TAUNTON, TA3 7PF |
| McDonald's, Taunton Deane Motorway Services Area, M5, Trull, TAUNTON, TA3 7PF | 3.52 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Taunton Deane Motorway Services Area, M5, Trull, TAUNTON, TA3 7PF |
| McDonald's, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX | 6.01 miles | Directions to McDonald's, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX | 6.01 miles | Directions to KFC Taunton - East Street |
| KFC, High Street, BRIDGWATER, TA6 3BH | 14.04 miles | Directions to KFC Bridgewater - High Street |
| KFC, Etonhurst Close, EXETER, EX2 7QZ | 21.64 miles | Directions to KFC Exeter - Rydon Lane Retail Park |
| KFC, South Street, EXETER, EX1 1EN | 22.27 miles | Directions to KFC Exeter - South Street |
| KFC, Ashton Road, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, EXETER, EX2 8AA | 23.18 miles | Directions to KFC Exeter - Marsh Barton Trading Estate |