TA1 2BQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (TA1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2BQ) 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 TA1.
- Postal Sector. In our case TA1 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BQ.
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 TA1 2BQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is TAUNTON DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the TA1 2BQ postcode have the street address of Roman Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the TA1 2BQ postcode is home to a bustling 71 residents!
It is situated within the post town of TAUNTON within the old postal county of Somerset.
TA1 2BQ is within the town of Taunton.
The TA1 2BQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in TA1 2BQ are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced.
Most properties in TA1 2BQ are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for TA1 2BQ
The telephone area code for TA1 2BQ is 01823 Taunton.
Map Coordinates for TA1 2BQ
| Latitude | 51.019846296 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.07977639997 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the TA1 2BQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For TA1 2BQ
| Average Mbps | 42.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 41.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 106.970 |
TA1 2BQ has an average download speed of 42.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,185 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
17% of postcodes (206,261) have slower broadband speeds.
82% of postcodes (977,195) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For TA1 2BQ
| Average Mbps | 11.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
TA1 2BQ has an average upload speed of 11.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,675 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
32% of postcodes (379,154) have slower upload speeds.
67% of postcodes (796,812) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of TA1 2BQ Postcode
England Primary Schools
West Monkton Church of England Primary School
Address: West Monkton Church of England Primary School, Bridgwater Road, Bathpool, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8FT
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact:
Blackbrook Primary School
Address: Blackbrook Primary School, Ashbourne Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2RA
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact:
Minerva Primary School
Address: Minerva Primary School, Outer Circle, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2BU
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: 01823337051
Halcon Community Primary School
Address: Halcon Community Primary School, Outer Circle, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2BU
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact:
Holway Park Community Primary School
Address: Holway Park Community Primary School, Shakespeare Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2JA
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01823252126
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
Address: Nerrols Primary School and Nursery, Nerrols Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8GS
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01823792655
Lyngford Park Primary School
Address: Lyngford Park Primary School, Bircham Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8EX
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact:
St James Church School
Address: St James Church School, Cranmer Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1XU
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01823272553
Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School
Address: Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School, South Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3AF
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact:
St George's Catholic School
Address: St George's Catholic School, The Mount, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3NR
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01823284130
Priorswood Primary School
Address: Priorswood Primary School, Wedlands, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AD
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact:
North Town Academy
Address: North Town Academy, Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1DF
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01823284676
St Andrew's Church School
Address: St Andrew's Church School, Grove Terrace, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HA
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01823275906
Parkfield Primary School
Address: Parkfield Primary School, Parkfield Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4RT
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: 01823282125
England Secondary Schools
Heathfield Community School
Address: Heathfield Community School, School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8PD
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01823412396
Bishop Fox's School
Address: Bishop Fox's School, Bishop Fox Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3HQ
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01823289211
England Higher Schools
Richard Huish College
Address: Richard Huish College, South Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3DZ
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near TA1 2BQ
BLACKBROOK DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: LISIEUX WAY, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 2LB
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
TAUNTON DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE
Address: PARK GATE HOUSE, EAST REACH, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3ES
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
LAKESIDE DENTAL
Address: LAKESIDE HOUSE, BLACKBROOK PARK AVENUE, TAUNTON, TA1 2PX
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
CANON STREET DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 4 CANON STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1SN
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL CENTRE
Address: CHEDDON ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 7PH
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
WHYMAN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 MOUNTFIELDS ROAD, TAUNTON, TA1 3BQ
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.WHYMANHOUSEDENTAL.COM
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near TA1 2BQ
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: CREECHBARROW ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 2AN
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 252701
THE BLACKBROOK PHARMACY
Address: BLACKBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE, LISIEUX WAY, TAUNTON, TA1 2LB
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 324280
BOOTS
Address: CROWN MEDICAL CENTRE, CROWN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, VENTURE WAY, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 8QY
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 337888
BOOTS
Address: UPPER HOLWAY ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 2QA
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 284529
MORRISONS PHARMACY
Address: DELLARS WHARF, PRIORY BRIDGE ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1DX
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 351914
BOOTS
Address: ST. JAMES MEDICAL CENTRE, COAL ORCHARD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1JP
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 251683
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near TA1 2BQ
4961 TAUNTON
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CREECHBARROW ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 2AN
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (TAUNTON)
Address: 20 EAST STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3LP
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (TAUNTON)
Address: 6 FORE STREET, TAUNTON, TA1 1HX
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
WATSON & SMITH OPTICIANS - TAUNTON
Address: 17 FORE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1HX
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HIGH STREET - TAUNTON)
Address: 64-65 HIGH STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3PT
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
EARLAM AND CHRISTOPHER - TAUNTON
Address: 51 BRIDGE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1TW
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near TA1 2BQ
TAUNTON VALE HEALTHCARE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: LISIEUX WAY, TAUNTON, TA1 2LB
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
TAUNTON VALE HEALTHCARE
Address: THE BLACKBROOK SURGERY, LISIEUX WAY, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 2LB
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 259444
VICTORIA GATE SURGERY
Address: EAST REACH, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3EX
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
CROWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CROWN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, VENTURE WAY, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 8QY
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 282151
KINGS COLLEGE SANATORIUM
Address: SOUTH ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3LA
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: :
WARWICK HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HOLWAY GREEN, UPPER HOLWAY ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 2QA
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 282147
Motorway Junctions near TA1 2BQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near TA1 2BQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the TA1 2BQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Taunton Deane Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Rebecca Pow |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the TA1 2BQ Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Somerset West and Taunton District Council and the County Council is Somerset County Council.
Somerset County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Somerset West and Taunton District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Somerset West and Taunton District at the following link Somerset West and Taunton District.How much is the Council Tax?
Somerset West and Taunton District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Somerset West and Taunton District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the TA1 2BQ Postcode 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 servicesPostcodes near the TA1 2BQ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the TA1 2BQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Roman Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2BD | 0.25 miles | Directions from TA1 2BQ to Lidl |
| Asda, Creechbarrow Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2AN | 0.44 miles | Directions from TA1 2BQ to Asda |
| Aldi, Bridgwater Road, Bathpool, TAUNTON, TA2 8BA | 1.06 miles | Directions from TA1 2BQ to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Hankridge Way, TAUNTON, TA1 2LR | 1.09 miles | Directions from TA1 2BQ to Sainsburys |
| Sainsburys, Billet Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3NE | 1.50 miles | Directions from TA1 2BQ to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the TA1 2BQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater Service Area, Bridgwater, TA6 6TS | 6.89 miles | Directions from TA1 2BQ to Bridgwater Service Area |
| Horton Cross, Illminster, TA19 9PT | 8.55 miles | Directions from TA1 2BQ to Horton Cross |
| Tiveton Service Area, Tiverton, EX16 7HD | 13.91 miles | Directions from TA1 2BQ to Tiveton Service Area |
| Burnham On Sea Holiday Park, Burnham-on-sea, TA8 1LA | 14.83 miles | Directions from TA1 2BQ to Burnham On Sea Holiday Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Creechbarrow Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2AN | 0.27 miles | Directions from TA1 2BQ to McDonald's, Creechbarrow Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2AN |
| McDonald's, Heron Gate, TAUNTON, TA1 2LP | 0.64 miles | Directions from TA1 2BQ to McDonald's, Heron Gate, TAUNTON, TA1 2LP |
| McDonald's, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX | 0.93 miles | Directions from TA1 2BQ to McDonald's, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX |
| McDonald's, Taunton Deane Motorway Services Area, M5, Trull, TAUNTON, TA3 7PF | 4.22 miles | Directions from TA1 2BQ to McDonald's, Taunton Deane Motorway Services Area, M5, Trull, TAUNTON, TA3 7PF |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX | 0.93 miles | Directions from TA1 2BQ to KFC Taunton - East Street |
| KFC, High Street, BRIDGWATER, TA6 3BH | 8.18 miles | Directions from TA1 2BQ to KFC Bridgewater - High Street |
| KFC, Wirrall Park Road, GLASTONBURY, BA6 9XE | 17.42 miles | Directions from TA1 2BQ to KFC Bristol - Glastonbury Tor Retail Park |
| KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ | 18.46 miles | Directions from TA1 2BQ to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue |
| KFC, Gallagher Retail Park, Marchfields Way, WESTON-SUPER-MARE, BS23 3YY | 22.55 miles | Directions from TA1 2BQ to KFC Weston Super Mare - Gallager Retail Park |