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 140.93 miles West from central London., 10.12 miles North West from Taunton, 27.29 miles South from Cardiff and 27.63 miles North East from Exeter.
ROOKS NEST is within the Post Town of TAUNTON
Map of Rooks Nest
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02006099, E02006116 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
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Budget Friendly Hotels near Rooks Nest
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Wellington Somerset Address: West Park, Wellington, TA21 9AD Telephone: 0871 559 1858 Visit Hotel Page |
8.72 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Taunton Central North Address: Massingham Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
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10.25 |
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4: Name:Days Inn Taunton Address: Taunton Deane Service Area, Trull Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.47 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Rooks Nest
UPRN: 10003766201
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10023835365
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10003762830
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10003766094
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: E
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Avon And Somerset |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Rooks Nest | |
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| Latitude | 51.094398 |
| Longitude | -3.296280 |
| OS Easting (X): | 309235 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 133645 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST092336 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:14 |
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| Sunset | 16:17 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Liscombe 30 December 2024 at 18:00 (13.54 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.1°C (94.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00149100, E00149416 & E00149426 |
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| ONS Area Name | Established Farming Communities & Agricultural Communities |
| Average Age | 45.43 & 48.68 |
| Area Population | 1570.00 & 2029.00 |
| Male Population | 747.00 & 1016.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 823.00 & 1013.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 11 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01029268 &E01029327 |
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| LSOA Name: | Taunton Deane 001D &West Somerset 004A |
| SOA Code: | 2b &2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006099 &E02006116 |
| MSOA Name: | Taunton Deane 001 &West Somerset 004 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Wellington |
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| Longforth Road, Wellington, TA21 8RQ |
| 01823 653470 |
| Distance: 8.44 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Wellington |
| Waitrose Wellington |
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| 34 - 46 High Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8RD |
| 01823 663577 |
| Distance: 8.52 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Wellington |
| Tesco Taunton Superstore |
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| Castle St, Taunton, TA1 4AB |
| 0345 677 9668 |
| Distance: 9.7 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Taunton Superstore |
| Tesco Taunton Galmington Express |
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| Comeytrowe Centre, New Galmington Centre, Taunton, TA1 4TY |
| 0345 026 9077 |
| Distance: 9.78 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Taunton Galmington Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01984 - Watchet |
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 &Bridgwater and West Somerset |
| The Member of Parliament is Rachel Gilmour |
| Details for the MP Rachel Gilmour on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Rachel Gilmour on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Rachel Gilmour won with a majority of 3,507 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 72,087 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: South Quantock, Wiveliscombe & District &Old Cleeve & District Ward |
| Parish: Lydeard St. Lawrence, Tolland, Brompton Ralph, Elworthy & Stogumber Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
Nearest Hospitals
| Williton Community Hospital |
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| Address: North Road, Williton, Taunton, TA4 4RA, |
| NHS Sector |
| Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01984 635600 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.84 (miles) |
| Directions from to Williton Community Hospital |
| Dene Barton Community Hospital |
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| Address: Dene Road, Cotford St Luke, Taunton, TA4 1DD, |
| NHS Sector |
| Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01823 431930 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 10.16 (miles) |
| Directions from to Dene Barton Community Hospital |
| Nuffield Health, Taunton Hospital |
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| Address: Staplegrove Elm, Taunton, TA2 6AN, |
| Independent Sector |
| Nuffield Health |
| Telephone: 0800 015 5020 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 13.83 (miles) |
| Directions from to Nuffield Health, Taunton Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
ONELEIGH HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: STONELEIGH HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE, 13 HIGH STREET, WILLITON, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA4 4NW
Distance: 4.61 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH HOUSE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 6 WEST STREET, BISHOPS LYDEARD, TAUNTON, TA4 3AU
Distance: 5.18 miles
Contact: :
TAUNTON DENTAL CENTRE
Address: NORTON MANOR, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 6PF
Distance: 7.26 miles
Contact: :
STATION ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 STATION ROAD, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8LA
Distance: 8.23 miles
Contact: :
WELLINGTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 47 HIGH STREET, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8QY
Distance: 8.47 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 43 HIGH STREET, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8QY
Distance: 8.47 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
LISTER HOUSE PARTNERSHIP
Address: LISTER HOUSE SURGERY, CROFT WAY, WIVELISCOMBE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA4 2BF
Distance: 3.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01984 623471
WEST SOMERSET HEALTHCARE
Address: ROBERT STREET, WILLITON, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA4 4QE
Distance: 4.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01984 632701
QUANTOCK VALE SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, MOUNT STREET, BISHOPS LYDEARD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA4 3LH
Distance: 5.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 432361
DR HALLIDAY, WILLITON/WATCHET
Address: WATCHET SURGERY, 55 SWAIN STREET, WATCHET, SOMERSET, TA23 0AG
Distance: 6.18 miles
Contact: :
QUANTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BANNESON ROAD, NETHER STOWEY, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA5 1NW
Distance: 7.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01278 732696
ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: NORTON MILLS, MORSE ROAD, NORTON FITZWARREN, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 6DG
Distance: 7.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 351301
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 1 THE SQUARE, WIVELISCOMBE, TAUNTON, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA4 2JT
Distance: 3.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01984 623284
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: WILLITON SURGERY, ROBERT STREET, WILLITON, TAUNTON, TA4 4QE
Distance: 4.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01984 632512
LYDEARD CARE LTD
Address: THE SURGERY, MOUNT STREET, BISHOPS LYDEARD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA4 3LH
Distance: 5.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 432361
QUANTOCK PHARMACY
Address: 11 SWAIN STREET, WATCHET, SOMERSET, TA23 0AB
Distance: 6.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01984 631343
BOOTS
Address: 1 COOPERS MILL, NORTON FITZWARREN, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 6NX
Distance: 7.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 354861
BOOTS
Address: 6 HIGH STREET, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8RA
Distance: 8.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 662170
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
EXMOOR EYECARE - WATCHET
Address: 55B SWAIN STREET, WATCHET, SOMERSET, TA23 0AG
Distance: 6.18 miles
Contact: :
WATSON & SMITH OPTICIANS - WELLINGTON
Address: 10B HIGH STREET, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8RA
Distance: 8.54 miles
Contact: :
CROWN EYECARE
Address: RUMWELL, TAUNTON, TA4 1EL
Distance: 8.89 miles
Contact: :
EARLAM AND CHRISTOPHER - TAUNTON
Address: 51 BRIDGE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1TW
Distance: 9.78 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HIGH STREET - TAUNTON)
Address: 64-65 HIGH STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3PT
Distance: 10.05 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (TAUNTON)
Address: 6 FORE STREET, TAUNTON, TA1 1HX
Distance: 10.07 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Taunton Station is 9.75 miles away.
Address: Taunton station, Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP
Taunton is situated on the Reading to Taunton Line|Bristol to Exeter Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Taunton Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Tiverton Parkway Station is 12.53 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.