The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Somerset is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Somerset West and Taunton Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South West region of the UK.
It is located within the county of , situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 139.16 miles West from central London., 7.7 miles South West from Taunton, 20.39 miles North East from Exeter and 23.84 miles West from Yeovil.
BISCOMBE is within the Post Town of TAUNTON
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Map of Biscombe
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006112 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Biscombe |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Biscombe
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Days Inn Taunton Address: Taunton Deane Service Area, Trull Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.48 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Wellington Somerset Address: West Park, Wellington, TA21 9AD Telephone: 0871 559 1858 Visit Hotel Page |
4.93 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Tiverton Address: M5 Motorway, Sampford Peverell Service Area, Nr. Tiverton, Sampford Peverell, EX16 7HD Telephone: 0871 984 6057 Visit Hotel Page |
7.86 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Honiton Address: Turks Head Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.27 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Taunton Address: Blackbrook Business Park, Blackbrook Park Avenue Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.55 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Biscombe
UPRN: 10014261238
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10002697375
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10002697376
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10014263406
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10002703186
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10002697379
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10002697378
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10014263834
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Avon And Somerset |
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Location Details
| Biscombe | |
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| Latitude | 50.913210 |
| Longitude | -3.175005 |
| OS Easting (X): | 317405 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 113356 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST174134 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:09 |
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| Sunset | 16:09 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Dunkeswell Aerodrome 18 December 2024 at 12:00 (4.62 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 11.1°C (87.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (17 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00149061 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Workers and Families |
| Average Age | 46.25 |
| Area Population | 2064.00 |
| Male Population | 1024.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 1040.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 7 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01029261 |
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| LSOA Name: | Taunton Deane 014A |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006112 |
| MSOA Name: | Taunton Deane 014 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose Wellington |
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| 34 - 46 High Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8RD |
| 01823 663577 |
| Distance: 5.07 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Wellington |
| Asda Wellington |
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| Longforth Road, Wellington, TA21 8RQ |
| 01823 653470 |
| Distance: 5.16 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Wellington |
| Tesco Taunton Galmington Express |
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| Comeytrowe Centre, New Galmington Centre, Taunton, TA1 4TY |
| 0345 026 9077 |
| Distance: 6.78 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Taunton Galmington Express |
| Tesco Taunton Superstore |
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| Castle St, Taunton, TA1 4AB |
| 0345 677 9668 |
| Distance: 7.57 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Taunton Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01823 - Taunton |
| Area Code: 01404 - Honiton |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Somerset West and Taunton |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Taunton Deane |
| The Member of Parliament is Gideon Amos |
| Details for the MP Gideon Amos on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Gideon Amos on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Gideon Amos won with a majority of 11,939 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 78,680 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Hatch & Blackdown Ward |
| Parish: Churchstanton Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
Nearest Hospitals
| Wellesley Hospital |
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| Address: Westpark, Chelston, Wellington, TA21 9AD, |
| Independent Sector |
| Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 7.84 (miles) |
| Directions from to Wellesley Hospital |
| Wellington Community Hospital |
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| Address: Bulford, Wellington, TA21 8QQ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01823 662663 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.95 (miles) |
| Directions from to Wellington Community Hospital |
| Cygnet Hospital Taunton |
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| Address: Orchard Portman, Taunton, TA3 7BQ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Cygnet Health Care Limited |
| Telephone: 01823 336457 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 10.85 (miles) |
| Directions from to Cygnet Hospital Taunton |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
WELLINGTON DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE
Address: WELLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE, MANTLE STREET, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8BD
Distance: 5.00 miles
Contact: :
WELLINGTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 47 HIGH STREET, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8QY
Distance: 5.12 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 43 HIGH STREET, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8QY
Distance: 5.12 miles
Contact: :
STATION ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 STATION ROAD, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8LA
Distance: 5.42 miles
Contact: :
WHYMAN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 MOUNTFIELDS ROAD, TAUNTON, TA1 3BQ
Distance: 7.38 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.WHYMANHOUSEDENTAL.COM
PARKFIELD SURGERIES
Address: 13 PARKFIELD ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 4RL
Distance: 7.40 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
THE SURGERY CHURCHINFORD
Address: FAIRFIELD GREEN, CHURCHINFORD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 7RR
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: :
BLACKDOWN PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, STATION ROAD, HEMYOCK, CULLOMPTON, DEVON, EX15 3SF
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 680206
THE BLACKDOWN PRACTICE
Address: HIGHFIELD SURGERY, CULME WAY, DUNKESWELL, DEVON, EX14 4JP
Distance: 4.58 miles
Contact: :
WELLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: MANTLE STREET, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8BD
Distance: 5.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 663551
LUSON
Address: 41 FORE STREET, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8AG
Distance: 5.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 662836
COLLEGE WAY SURGERY
Address: COMEYTROWE CENTRE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 4TY
Distance: 6.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 259333
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: WELLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE, MANTLE STREET, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8BD
Distance: 5.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 665366
JHOOTS PHARMACY
Address: LUSON SURGERY, 41 FORE STREET, WELLINGTON, TA21 8AG
Distance: 5.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 662446
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 5 FORE STREET, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8AA
Distance: 5.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 662113
BOOTS
Address: 6 HIGH STREET, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8RA
Distance: 5.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 662170
WELL
Address: 2 THE COMEYTROWE CENTRE, PITTS CLOSE, GALMINGTON, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 4TN
Distance: 6.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 256056
BOOTS
Address: 64-65 HIGH STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3PT
Distance: 7.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 276061
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
WATSON & SMITH OPTICIANS - WELLINGTON
Address: 10B HIGH STREET, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8RA
Distance: 5.06 miles
Contact: :
CROWN EYECARE
Address: RUMWELL, TAUNTON, TA4 1EL
Distance: 6.31 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HIGH STREET - TAUNTON)
Address: 64-65 HIGH STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3PT
Distance: 7.61 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (TAUNTON)
Address: 6 FORE STREET, TAUNTON, TA1 1HX
Distance: 7.66 miles
Contact: :
WATSON & SMITH OPTICIANS - TAUNTON
Address: 17 FORE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1HX
Distance: 7.66 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (TAUNTON)
Address: 20 EAST STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3LP
Distance: 7.74 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Tiverton Parkway Station is 8.06 miles away.
Address: Tiverton Parkway station, Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH
Tiverton Parkway is situated on the Bristol to Exeter Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Tiverton Parkway Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Honiton Station is 8.08 miles away.
Address: Honiton station, Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA
Honiton is situated on the South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Honiton Station is staffed on a part time basis.