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 140.51 miles West from central London., 11.9 miles North West from Taunton, 24.7 miles South from Cardiff and 30.08 miles North from Exeter.
HIGHER VELLOW is within the Post Town of TAUNTON
Map of Higher Vellow
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006116 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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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 Higher Vellow
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Premier Inn Minehead Address: Seaward Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.43 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Wellington Somerset Address: West Park, Wellington, TA21 9AD Telephone: 0871 559 1858 Visit Hotel Page |
11.22 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Taunton Central North Address: Massingham Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
11.61 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Taunton East Address: 81 Bridgwater Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
12.46 |
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5: Name:Days Inn Taunton Address: Taunton Deane Service Area, Trull Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
12.75 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Avon And Somerset |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Higher Vellow | |
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| Latitude | 51.133174 |
| Longitude | -3.299661 |
| OS Easting (X): | 309074 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 137961 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST091380 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:14 |
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| Sunset | 16:16 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Liscombe 30 December 2024 at 18:00 (13.75 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 | E00149426 & E00149427 |
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| ONS Area Name | Established Farming Communities & Rural Life |
| Average Age | 48.68 |
| Area Population | 2029.00 |
| Male Population | 1016.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 1013.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 11 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01029327 |
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| LSOA Name: | West Somerset 004A |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006116 |
| MSOA Name: | West Somerset 004 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Minehead Superstore |
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| Seaward Way, Minehead, TA24 5BY |
| 0345 677 9476 |
| Distance: 8.54 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Minehead Superstore |
| Morrisons Minehead |
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| Vulcan Road, Minehead TA24 6DG |
| 01643 704477 |
| Distance: 8.69 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Minehead |
| Iceland Minehead |
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| The Avenue, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5AZ |
| 01643703555 |
| Distance: 9.15 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Minehead |
| Asda Wellington |
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| Longforth Road, Wellington, TA21 8RQ |
| 01823 653470 |
| Distance: 11.02 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Wellington |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01984 - Watchet |
| Area Code: 01643 - Minehead |
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 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: Old Cleeve & District Ward |
| Parish: Stogumber Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Stogumber CofE Primary School
Address: Stogumber CofE Primary School, Station Road, Stogumber, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3TQ
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01984656311
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: 3.69 (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: 13.42 (miles) |
| Directions from to Dene Barton Community Hospital |
| Minehead Community Hospital |
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| Address: Luttrell Way, Minehead, TA24 6DF, |
| NHS Sector |
| Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01643 701701 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 13.53 (miles) |
| Directions from to Minehead Community Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
ONELEIGH HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: STONELEIGH HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE, 13 HIGH STREET, WILLITON, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA4 4NW
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH HOUSE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 6 WEST STREET, BISHOPS LYDEARD, TAUNTON, TA4 3AU
Distance: 6.89 miles
Contact: :
PONSFORD 59 DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 59 PONSFORD ROAD, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 5DY
Distance: 8.78 miles
Contact: :
TAUNTON DENTAL CENTRE
Address: NORTON MANOR, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 6PF
Distance: 9.06 miles
Contact: :
EXMOOR DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 7 BANCKS STREET, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 5DJ
Distance: 9.16 miles
Contact: :
HOLLOWAY HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: THE HOLLOWAY, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 5PB
Distance: 9.35 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WEST SOMERSET HEALTHCARE
Address: ROBERT STREET, WILLITON, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA4 4QE
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01984 632701
DR HALLIDAY, WILLITON/WATCHET
Address: WATCHET SURGERY, 55 SWAIN STREET, WATCHET, SOMERSET, TA23 0AG
Distance: 3.57 miles
Contact: :
LISTER HOUSE PARTNERSHIP
Address: LISTER HOUSE SURGERY, CROFT WAY, WIVELISCOMBE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA4 2BF
Distance: 6.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01984 623471
QUANTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BANNESON ROAD, NETHER STOWEY, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA5 1NW
Distance: 6.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01278 732696
QUANTOCK VALE SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, MOUNT STREET, BISHOPS LYDEARD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA4 3LH
Distance: 7.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 432361
DUNSTER & PORLOCK SURGERIES
Address: WEST STREET, DUNSTER, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 6SN
Distance: 7.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01643 821244
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: WILLITON SURGERY, ROBERT STREET, WILLITON, TAUNTON, TA4 4QE
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01984 632512
QUANTOCK PHARMACY
Address: 11 SWAIN STREET, WATCHET, SOMERSET, TA23 0AB
Distance: 3.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01984 631343
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 1 THE SQUARE, WIVELISCOMBE, TAUNTON, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA4 2JT
Distance: 6.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01984 623284
LYDEARD CARE LTD
Address: THE SURGERY, MOUNT STREET, BISHOPS LYDEARD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA4 3LH
Distance: 7.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 432361
ALCOMBE PHARMACY
Address: 39-41 ALCOMBE ROAD, MINEHEAD, TA24 6BA
Distance: 8.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01643 703478
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: SEAWARD WAY, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 5BY
Distance: 8.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01172 913890
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
EXMOOR EYECARE - WATCHET
Address: 55B SWAIN STREET, WATCHET, SOMERSET, TA23 0AG
Distance: 3.57 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (MINEHEAD)
Address: 4 THE PARADE, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 5UF
Distance: 9.22 miles
Contact: :
CRANMERS OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 12 PARK STREET, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 5NQ
Distance: 9.27 miles
Contact: :
CROWN EYECARE
Address: RUMWELL, TAUNTON, TA4 1EL
Distance: 11.03 miles
Contact: :
WATSON & SMITH OPTICIANS - WELLINGTON
Address: 10B HIGH STREET, WELLINGTON, SOMERSET, TA21 8RA
Distance: 11.12 miles
Contact: :
EARLAM AND CHRISTOPHER - TAUNTON
Address: 51 BRIDGE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1TW
Distance: 11.54 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Taunton Station is 11.44 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 13.42 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.