About Westwood
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 137.17 miles West from central London., 7.91 miles North West from Taunton, 26.05 miles South from Cardiff and 27.75 miles North West from Yeovil.
WESTWOOD is within the Post Town of TAUNTON
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Map of Westwood
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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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| Postcodes | ||
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Postcodes for Westwood |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Avon And Somerset |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Westwood | |
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| Latitude | 51.105607 |
| Longitude | -3.211708 |
| OS Easting (X): | 315177 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 134791 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST152348 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:56 |
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| Sunset | 19:14 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Dunkeswell Aerodrome 21 September 2024 at 10:00 (17.01 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 15.5°C (91.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (14 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00149101, E00149106 & E00149425 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers, Rural Life & Established Farming 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
| Tesco Priorswood Rd Express |
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| 36 Priorswood Rd, Taunton, TA2 7PS |
| 0345 671 9541 |
| Distance: 7.41 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Priorswood Rd Express |
| Tesco Taunton Superstore |
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| Castle St, Taunton, TA1 4AB |
| 0345 677 9668 |
| Distance: 7.6 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Taunton Superstore |
| Morrisons Taunton |
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| Priory Bridge Road, Taunton TA1 1DX |
| 01823 351598 |
| Distance: 7.61 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Taunton |
| Iceland Taunton |
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| 65 High Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3PT |
| 01823327232 |
| Distance: 7.89 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Taunton |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01984 - Watchet |
| Area Code: 01823 - Taunton |
| Area Code: 01278 - Bridgwater |
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 Ward |
| Parish: Lydeard St. Lawrence, West Bagborough & Crowcombe Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School
Address: Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School, Crowcombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4AA
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01984618273
Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School
Address: Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School, Lydeard St Lawrence, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3SF
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 7.83 (miles) |
| Directions from to Dene Barton Community Hospital |
| 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: 10.05 (miles) |
| Directions from to Williton 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: 10.29 (miles) |
| Directions from to Nuffield Health, Taunton Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
CHURCH HOUSE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 6 WEST STREET, BISHOPS LYDEARD, TAUNTON, TA4 3AU
Distance: 3.20 miles
Contact: :
TAUNTON DENTAL CENTRE
Address: NORTON MANOR, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 6PF
Distance: 5.24 miles
Contact: :
ONELEIGH HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: STONELEIGH HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE, 13 HIGH STREET, WILLITON, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA4 4NW
Distance: 5.98 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL CENTRE
Address: CHEDDON ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 7PH
Distance: 7.31 miles
Contact: :
LINDEN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 63 STAPLEGROVE ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1DG
Distance: 7.43 miles
Contact: :
CAMPDEN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE LTD
Address: 26 BELVEDERE ROAD, TAUNTON, TA1 1HD
Distance: 7.43 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
QUANTOCK VALE SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, MOUNT STREET, BISHOPS LYDEARD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA4 3LH
Distance: 3.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 432361
QUANTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BANNESON ROAD, NETHER STOWEY, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA5 1NW
Distance: 3.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01278 732696
WEST SOMERSET HEALTHCARE
Address: ROBERT STREET, WILLITON, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA4 4QE
Distance: 6.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01984 632701
ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: NORTON MILLS, MORSE ROAD, NORTON FITZWARREN, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 6DG
Distance: 6.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 351301
LISTER HOUSE PARTNERSHIP
Address: LISTER HOUSE SURGERY, CROFT WAY, WIVELISCOMBE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA4 2BF
Distance: 6.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01984 623471
CANNINGTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: MILL LANE, CANNINGTON, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA5 2HB
Distance: 7.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01278 652335
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
LYDEARD CARE LTD
Address: THE SURGERY, MOUNT STREET, BISHOPS LYDEARD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA4 3LH
Distance: 3.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 432361
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: WILLITON SURGERY, ROBERT STREET, WILLITON, TAUNTON, TA4 4QE
Distance: 6.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01984 632512
BOOTS
Address: 1 COOPERS MILL, NORTON FITZWARREN, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 6NX
Distance: 6.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 354861
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 1 THE SQUARE, WIVELISCOMBE, TAUNTON, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA4 2JT
Distance: 6.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01984 623284
STAPLEGROVE PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 LIVINGSTONE WAY, STAPLEGROVE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 6BD
Distance: 6.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 274049
WELL
Address: 5 PRIORSWOOD PLACE, PRIORSWOOD ESTATE, EASTWICK ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 7JW
Distance: 7.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 331564
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Taunton Station is 7.40 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.
Bridgwater Station is 9.73 miles away.
Address: Bridgwater station, St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB
Bridgwater is situated on the Bristol to Exeter Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Bridgwater Station is staffed on a part time basis.