Author: David Caldwell Updated: May 28, 2024

TA6 6SJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (TA6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6SJ) 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 TA6.
Postal Sector. In our case TA6 6.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case SJ.

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 TA6 6SJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the TA6 6SJ postcode have the street address of Tappers Lane

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the TA6 6SJ postcode is home to a bustling 28 residents!

TA6 6SJ is within the town of North Petherton.

The TA6 6SJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in TA6 6SJ are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced and semi-detached.

Most properties in TA6 6SJ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being newly built and awaiting an owner.

A word cloud for the TA6 6SJ postcode — A word cloud of the postal code

Interactive Mapping Showing UPRNs within the boundary of the postcode

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Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Map Coordinates

Latitude	51.0909316181
Longitude	-3.0187029292

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Bridgwater

Fri 20th Sep

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	8.00%	NE 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Thunder shower (day)	18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	65.00%	NNE 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain shower (day)	17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	32.00%	N 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	2.00%	NNE 7 mph

Sat 21st Sep

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	3.00%	N 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	14.00%	N 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Light rain shower (night)	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	33.00%	NNE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Light rain shower (day)	16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	36.00%	NE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain shower (day)	19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C)	32.00%	ENE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain shower (day)	19.0°C (feels like 19.0°C)	37.00%	ENE 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain shower (day)	18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C)	30.00%	ENE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	36.00%	ENE 7 mph

Sun 22nd Sep

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Heavy rain shower (night)	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	66.00%	NE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Heavy rain shower (night)	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	66.00%	NE 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Heavy rain shower (night)	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	65.00%	NE 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Heavy rain shower (day)	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	67.00%	ENE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain shower (day)	18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	48.00%	ESE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Heavy rain shower (day)	18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	62.00%	ENE 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain shower (day)	17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	42.00%	ENE 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	16.00%	E 4 mph

Mon 23rd Sep

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	15.00%	ESE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Overcast	14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	18.00%	SE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	18.00%	SE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	20.00%	N 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain shower (day)	16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	38.00%	NW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain shower (day)	17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	34.00%	NNW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	16.00%	NNW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	9.00%	NNW 7 mph

Tue 24th Sep

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	10.00%	NNW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Partly cloudy (night)	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	8.00%	NW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	10.00%	WNW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	5.00%	WNW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	9.00%	SW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	9.00%	SW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	13.00%	SW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	19.00%	S 11 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Average Mbps	59.500
Median Mbps	70.500
Maximum Mbps	79.910

TA6 6SJ has an average download speed of 59.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,453 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

38% of postcodes (452,471) have slower broadband speeds.

62% of postcodes (730,717) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Average Mbps	13.200
Median Mbps	11.600
Maximum Mbps	20.000

TA6 6SJ has an average upload speed of 13.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

10,944 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

47% of postcodes (557,664) have slower upload speeds.

52% of postcodes (616,033) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Primary Schools

Somerset Bridge Primary School

Address: Somerset Bridge Primary School, Stockmoor Drive, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6AH

Distance: 1.62 miles

School Website

Contact: 01278422100

North Newton Community Primary School

Address: North Newton Community Primary School, Church Road, North Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0BG

Distance: 1.38 miles

School Website

Contact: 01278662140

North Petherton Primary School

Address: North Petherton Primary School, School Fields, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LU

Distance: 0.26 miles

School Website

Contact: 01278662442

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

NORTH PETHERTON DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 46 FORE STREET, NORTH PETHERTON, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 6PZ

Distance: 0.27 miles

Contact: :

BRIDGWATER ROAD [DENTAL SURGERY]

Address: BRIDGWATER ROAD, NORTH PETHERTON, BRIDGWATER, TA6 6PR

Distance: 0.95 miles

Contact: :

SOUTHWOOD HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY

Address: SOUTHWOOD HOUSE, 2-4 TAUNTON ROAD, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3LS

Distance: 2.45 miles

Contact: :

BRIDGE HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 30 TAUNTON ROAD, BRIDGWATER, TA6 3LS

Distance: 2.45 miles

Contact: :

BRIDGEHOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 30 TAUNTON ROAD, BRIDGWATER, TA6 3LS

Distance: 2.45 miles

Contact: :

PARADE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 48A NORTH STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3PN

Distance: 2.60 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

NORTH PETHERTON PHARMACY

Address: 105 FORE STREET, NORTH PETHERTON, BRIDGWATER, TA6 6RY

Distance: 0.19 miles

Contact: tel: 01278 445333

STOCKMOOR PHARMACY

Address: UNIT R3, STOCKMOOR SHOPPING CENTRE, NOKOTO DRIVE, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 6WU

Distance: 1.48 miles

Contact: :

SOMERSET BRIDGE PHARMACY

Address: SOMERSET BRIDGE SURGERY, STOCKMOOR PARK,, TAUNTON RD, BRIDGWATER, TA6 6LD

Distance: 1.92 miles

Contact: tel: 01278 447152

TAUNTON ROAD PHARMACY

Address: 14-16 TAUNTON ROAD, BRIDGWATER, TA6 3LS

Distance: 2.45 miles

Contact: tel: 01278 444756

SUPERDRUG PHARMACY

Address: 19 FORE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3NH

Distance: 2.69 miles

Contact: tel: 01278 423055

BOOTS

Address: 34-38 FORE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3NG

Distance: 2.70 miles

Contact: tel: 01278 422011

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Nearest Opticians

LOUISE BALLANTYNE T/A TURNERS: A CONCEPT EYE CLINIC

Address: ASPEN HOUSE, 67 WEMBDON ROAD, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 7DR

Distance: 2.49 miles

Contact: :

ARMSTRONG & NORTH OPTICIANS

Address: 50 ST. MARY STREET, BRIDGWATER, TA6 3LY

Distance: 2.61 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (BRIDGWATER)

Address: 3 ROYAL CLARENCE HOUSE, HIGH STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3BH

Distance: 2.67 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (BRIDGWATER)

Address: 34-38 FORE STREET, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3NG

Distance: 2.70 miles

Contact: :

EAST QUAY VISION

Address: EAST QUAY MEDICAL CENTRE, EAST QUAY, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 4GP

Distance: 3.19 miles

Contact: :

4961 TAUNTON

Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CREECHBARROW ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 2AN

Distance: 5.47 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

NORTH PETHERTON SURGERY

Address: MILL STREET, NORTH PETHERTON, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 6LX

Distance: 0.21 miles

Contact: tel: 01278 662223

SOMERSET BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: STOCKMOOR PARK, TAUNTON ROAD, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 6LD

Distance: 1.92 miles

Contact: tel: 01278 411520

TAUNTON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: 12-16 TAUNTON ROAD, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 3LS

Distance: 2.45 miles

Contact: tel: 01278 720000

CRANLEIGH GARDENS MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: CRANLEIGH GARDENS, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 5JS

Distance: 2.71 miles

Contact: tel: 01278 433335

REDGATE MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: WESTON ZOYLAND ROAD, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 5BF

Distance: 2.79 miles

Contact: tel: 01278 454560

EAST QUAY MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: EAST QUAY, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA6 4GP

Distance: 3.19 miles

Contact: tel: 01278 444666

Information from NHS Digital, licensed under the current version of the Open Government Licence. Accessed January 2024

Transport Links

Train Stations

Bridgwater

Address: Bridgwater station, St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB

Postcode: TA6 5HB

Line: Bristol to Exeter Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 2.85 miles

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: 5.89 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M5 J24

Distance: 1.56 miles

Driving Time: 3.25 minutes

M5 J23

Distance: 6.28 miles

Driving Time: 7.81 minutes

M5 J25

Distance: 6.67 miles

Driving Time: 10.14 minutes

M5 J22

Distance: 11.60 miles

Driving Time: 12.95 minutes

M5 J26

Distance: 15.10 miles

Driving Time: 16.35 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster Constituency	Bridgwater
Member or Parliament	Sir Ashley Fox
Contact Details	Contact Sir Ashley Fox
Political Party	Conservative

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 services

House Sales

Yearly House Sales
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2014	£118,000	£91,000	£104,500	2
2019	£149,000	£149,000	£149,000	1
2021	£118,000	£118,000	£118,000	1
2022	£166,000	£166,000	£166,000	1

Local Postcodes

TA6 6NU Cliff Road TA6 6NY Cliff Road TA6 6NH High Street TA6 6NQ High Street TA6 6SL Hyde Park Avenue TA6 6SZ Millbay TA6 6TW Orchard Close TA6 6SH Tappers Lane TA6 6SX Verriers TA6 6PU Whiting Lane

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near TA6 6SJ
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Morrisons, Broadway, BRIDGWATER, TA6 3LN	3.89 miles	Directions to Morrisons
Iceland, Angel Place, Shopping Centre, BRIDGWATER, TA6 3TQ	4.30 miles	Directions to Iceland
Aldi, Northgate, BRIDGWATER, TA6 3EU	4.52 miles	Directions to Aldi
Asda, East Quay, BRIDGWATER, TA6 5AZ	4.55 miles	Directions to Asda
Sainsburys, The Leggar, BRIDGWATER, TA6 4AB	4.87 miles	Directions to Sainsburys

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near TA6 6SJ
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Bridgwater Service Area, Bridgwater, TA6 6TS	1.37 miles	Directions to Bridgwater Service Area
Burnham On Sea Holiday Park, Burnham-on-sea, TA8 1LA	9.53 miles	Directions to Burnham On Sea Holiday Park
Horton Cross, Illminster, TA19 9PT	11.38 miles	Directions to Horton Cross
Junction 21-22, M5 Motorway (n), Weston Super Mare, BS24 0JL	13.03 miles	Directions to Junction 21-22, M5 Motorway (n)

Mcdonald's Restaurants near TA6 6SJ
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, The Leggar, BRIDGWATER, TA6 4AB	3.03 miles	Directions to McDonald's, The Leggar, BRIDGWATER, TA6 4AB
McDonald's, Heron Gate, TAUNTON, TA1 2LP	5.06 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Heron Gate, TAUNTON, TA1 2LP
McDonald's, Creechbarrow Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2AN	5.46 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Creechbarrow Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2AN
McDonald's, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX	6.34 miles	Directions to McDonald's, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX

KFC Restaurants near TA6 6SJ
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, High Street, BRIDGWATER, TA6 3BH	2.67 miles	Directions to KFC Bridgewater - High Street
KFC, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX	6.34 miles	Directions to KFC Taunton - East Street
KFC, Wirrall Park Road, GLASTONBURY, BA6 9XE	13.05 miles	Directions to KFC Bristol - Glastonbury Tor Retail Park
KFC, Gallagher Retail Park, Marchfields Way, WESTON-SUPER-MARE, BS23 3YY	17.23 miles	Directions to KFC Weston Super Mare - Gallager Retail Park
KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ	18.10 miles	Directions to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue