TA1 2XU Postcode in Taunton

TA1 2XU is a Postcode in Laxton Road

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TA1 2XU 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 (2XU) 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 XU.

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 2XU 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 2XU postcode have the street address of Laxton Road

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 14 individuals call the TA1 2XU postcode their home.

It is situated within the post town of TAUNTON within the old postal county of Somerset.

TA1 2XU is within the town of Taunton.

The TA1 2XU postcode area is composed of 87.5% residential properties, 12.5% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in TA1 2XU are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced and detached. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached.

Most properties in TA1 2XU are privately rented with the rest being social housing.

None Domestic Buildings in TA1 2XU fall under these categories: Shops.

Shops include 107, Laxton Road.

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TA1 2XU: Points of Interest

Apple Tree Stores

Apple Tree Stores is a retail outlet located at 107 Laxton Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2XU.

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	87.5%
Commercial	12.5%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for TA1 2XU

The telephone area code for TA1 2XU is 01823 Taunton.

Map Coordinates for TA1 2XU

Latitude	51.0193400186
Longitude	-3.07029784395

Weather Forecast for TA1 2XU

Mon 6th May

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Time Period	Icon	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
03:00 to 06:00		Fog	7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	16.00%	WSW 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00		Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	7.00%	WSW 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00		Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	7.00%	NNW 2 mph
12:00 to 15:00		Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	8.00%	N 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00		Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	7.00%	NW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00		Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	9.00%	NW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00		Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	8.00%	NW 9 mph

Tue 7th May

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Time Period	Icon	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00		Clear night	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	0.00%	NW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00		Clear night	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	0.00%	NW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00		Partly cloudy (day)	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	0.00%	WNW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00		Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	3.00%	NNE 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00		Partly cloudy (day)	17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	1.00%	N 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00		Sunny day	18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	0.00%	NNW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00		Sunny day	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	0.00%	NW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00		Clear night	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	1.00%	W 7 mph

Wed 8th May

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Time Period	Icon	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00		Clear night	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	1.00%	WSW 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00		Partly cloudy (night)	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	1.00%	S 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00		Mist	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	11.00%	S 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00		Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	1.00%	N 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00		Partly cloudy (day)	17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	1.00%	WSW 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00		Cloudy	17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	5.00%	W 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00		Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	4.00%	W 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00		Mist	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	11.00%	WSW 4 mph

Thu 9th May

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Time Period	Icon	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00		Partly cloudy (night)	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	1.00%	SW 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00		Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	5.00%	SSW 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00		Mist	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	13.00%	S 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00		Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	4.00%	SSE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00		Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	4.00%	NE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00		Cloudy	17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	4.00%	NNE 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00		Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	4.00%	SW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00		Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	4.00%	SW 4 mph

Fri 10th May

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Time Period	Icon	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00		Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	3.00%	S 2 mph
03:00 to 06:00		Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	4.00%	SSE 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00		Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	4.00%	SE 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00		Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	4.00%	NE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00		Cloudy	18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	4.00%	NE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00		Partly cloudy (day)	18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C)	1.00%	SSW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00		Cloudy	18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	4.00%	SW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00		Clear night	13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	1.00%	SSW 4 mph

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What are the Broadband Speeds like in the TA1 2XU Postcode?

Download Speeds For TA1 2XU

Broadband speed meter slow

Average Mbps	43.400
Median Mbps	46.900
Maximum Mbps	54.780

TA1 2XU has an average download speed of 43.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,209 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

19% of postcodes (220,743) have slower broadband speeds.

81% of postcodes (962,689) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For TA1 2XU

Broadband speed meter average

Average Mbps	10.800
Median Mbps	10.000
Maximum Mbps	15.000

TA1 2XU has an average upload speed of 10.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

7,043 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

28% of postcodes (333,283) have slower upload speeds.

71% of postcodes (844,315) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of TA1 2XU 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: 1.29 miles

Contact:

Blackbrook Primary School

Address: Blackbrook Primary School, Ashbourne Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2RA

Distance: 0.52 miles

Contact:

Minerva Primary School

Address: Minerva Primary School, Outer Circle, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2BU

Distance: 0.28 miles

Contact: 01823337051

Halcon Community Primary School

Address: Halcon Community Primary School, Outer Circle, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2BU

Distance: 0.28 miles

Contact:

Holway Park Community Primary School

Address: Holway Park Community Primary School, Shakespeare Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2JA

Distance: 0.81 miles

Contact: 01823252126

St James Church School

Address: St James Church School, Cranmer Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1XU

Distance: 1.02 miles

Contact: 01823272553

Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School

Address: Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School, South Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3AF

Distance: 1.05 miles

Contact:

St George's Catholic School

Address: St George's Catholic School, The Mount, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3NR

Distance: 1.27 miles

Contact: 01823284130

England Secondary Schools

Heathfield Community School

Address: Heathfield Community School, School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8PD

Distance: 1.15 miles

Contact: 01823412396

England Higher Schools

Richard Huish College

Address: Richard Huish College, South Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3DZ

Distance: 1.24 miles

Contact:

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near TA1 2XU

LAKESIDE DENTAL

Address: LAKESIDE HOUSE, BLACKBROOK PARK AVENUE, TAUNTON, TA1 2PX

Distance: 0.38 miles

Contact: :

BLACKBROOK DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: LISIEUX WAY, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 2LB

Distance: 0.55 miles

Contact: :

TAUNTON DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE

Address: PARK GATE HOUSE, EAST REACH, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3ES

Distance: 1.02 miles

Contact: :

CANON STREET DENTAL CENTRE

Address: 4 CANON STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1SN

Distance: 1.25 miles

Contact: :

WHYMAN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 4 MOUNTFIELDS ROAD, TAUNTON, TA1 3BQ

Distance: 1.27 miles

Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.WHYMANHOUSEDENTAL.COM

COMMUNITY DENTAL CENTRE

Address: CHEDDON ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 7PH

Distance: 1.44 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near TA1 2XU

THE BLACKBROOK PHARMACY

Address: BLACKBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE, LISIEUX WAY, TAUNTON, TA1 2LB

Distance: 0.55 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 324280

ASDA PHARMACY

Address: CREECHBARROW ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 2AN

Distance: 0.62 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 252701

BOOTS

Address: CROWN MEDICAL CENTRE, CROWN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, VENTURE WAY, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 8QY

Distance: 0.82 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 337888

BOOTS

Address: UPPER HOLWAY ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 2QA

Distance: 0.93 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 284529

CREECH PHARMACY

Address: CREECH MEDICAL CENTRE, HYDE LANE, CREECH ST. MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5FA

Distance: 1.25 miles

Contact: :

MORRISONS PHARMACY

Address: DELLARS WHARF, PRIORY BRIDGE ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1DX

Distance: 1.37 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 351914

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near TA1 2XU

4961 TAUNTON

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

Distance: 0.62 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (TAUNTON)

Address: 20 EAST STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3LP

Distance: 1.32 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (TAUNTON)

Address: 6 FORE STREET, TAUNTON, TA1 1HX

Distance: 1.44 miles

Contact: :

WATSON & SMITH OPTICIANS - TAUNTON

Address: 17 FORE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1HX

Distance: 1.44 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (HIGH STREET - TAUNTON)

Address: 64-65 HIGH STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3PT

Distance: 1.50 miles

Contact: :

EARLAM AND CHRISTOPHER - TAUNTON

Address: 51 BRIDGE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1TW

Distance: 1.55 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near TA1 2XU

TAUNTON VALE HEALTHCARE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: LISIEUX WAY, TAUNTON, TA1 2LB

Distance: 0.55 miles

Contact: :

TAUNTON VALE HEALTHCARE

Address: THE BLACKBROOK SURGERY, LISIEUX WAY, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 2LB

Distance: 0.55 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 259444

CROWN MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: CROWN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, VENTURE WAY, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 8QY

Distance: 0.82 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 282151

WARWICK HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: HOLWAY GREEN, UPPER HOLWAY ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 2QA

Distance: 0.93 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 282147

VICTORIA GATE SURGERY

Address: EAST REACH, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3EX

Distance: 0.94 miles

Contact: :

KINGS COLLEGE SANATORIUM

Address: SOUTH ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3LA

Distance: 1.15 miles

Contact: :

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Transport Links near TA1 2XU

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: TA1 2XU

Taunton
Taunton station, Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP
Distance: 2.28 miles
Driving Time: 4.51 minutes
Bridgwater
Bridgwater station, St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB
Distance: 10.60 miles
Driving Time: 14.70 minutes
Highbridge & Burnham
Highbridge & Burnham station, Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT
Distance: 17.55 miles
Driving Time: 21.12 minutes
Tiverton Parkway
Tiverton Parkway station, Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH
Distance: 17.64 miles
Driving Time: 20.11 minutes
Honiton
Honiton station, Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA
Distance: 19.14 miles
Driving Time: 27.98 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near TA1 2XU

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near TA1 2XU

M5 J25

Distance: 1.09 miles

Driving Time: 2.18 minutes

M5 J24

Distance: 7.67 miles

Driving Time: 8.55 minutes

M5 J26

Distance: 8.00 miles

Driving Time: 8.95 minutes

M5 J23

Distance: 12.44 miles

Driving Time: 13.16 minutes

M5 J27

Distance: 16.29 miles

Driving Time: 17.11 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the TA1 2XU Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Taunton Deane Co Const
Member or Parliament	Rebecca Pow
Contact Details	Contact Rebecca Pow
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the TA1 2XU 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 2XU 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 services

Postcodes near the TA1 2XU Postcode

TA1 2XS Blenheim Road TA1 2XP Charles Crescent TA1 2XT Charles Crescent TA1 2DR Ilminster Road TA1 2XF Laxton Road TA1 2XB Laxton Road TA1 2XG Newton Road TA1 2XQ Newton Road TA1 2XE Russett Road TA1 2XD Russett Road

What Popular Supermarkets are near the TA1 2XU Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near TA1 2XU
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Sainsburys, Hankridge Way, TAUNTON, TA1 2LR	0.46 miles	Directions from TA1 2XU to Sainsburys
Aldi, Bridgwater Road, Bathpool, TAUNTON, TA2 8BA	0.81 miles	Directions from TA1 2XU to Aldi
Lidl, Roman Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2BD	0.89 miles	Directions from TA1 2XU to Lidl
Asda, Creechbarrow Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2AN	1.00 miles	Directions from TA1 2XU to Asda
Sainsburys, Billet Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3NE	2.10 miles	Directions from TA1 2XU to Sainsburys

What Popular Restaurants are near the TA1 2XU Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near TA1 2XU
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Bridgwater Service Area, Bridgwater, TA6 6TS	6.71 miles	Directions from TA1 2XU to Bridgwater Service Area
Horton Cross, Illminster, TA19 9PT	8.24 miles	Directions from TA1 2XU to Horton Cross
Tiveton Service Area, Tiverton, EX16 7HD	14.25 miles	Directions from TA1 2XU to Tiveton Service Area
Burnham On Sea Holiday Park, Burnham-on-sea, TA8 1LA	14.77 miles	Directions from TA1 2XU to Burnham On Sea Holiday Park

Mcdonald's Restaurants near TA1 2XU
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Heron Gate, TAUNTON, TA1 2LP	0.37 miles	Directions from TA1 2XU to McDonald's, Heron Gate, TAUNTON, TA1 2LP
McDonald's, Creechbarrow Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2AN	0.62 miles	Directions from TA1 2XU to McDonald's, Creechbarrow Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2AN
McDonald's, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX	1.31 miles	Directions from TA1 2XU to McDonald's, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX
McDonald's, Taunton Deane Motorway Services Area, M5, Trull, TAUNTON, TA3 7PF	4.49 miles	Directions from TA1 2XU to McDonald's, Taunton Deane Motorway Services Area, M5, Trull, TAUNTON, TA3 7PF

KFC Restaurants near TA1 2XU
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX	1.31 miles	Directions from TA1 2XU to KFC Taunton - East Street
KFC, High Street, BRIDGWATER, TA6 3BH	8.06 miles	Directions from TA1 2XU to KFC Bridgewater - High Street
KFC, Wirrall Park Road, GLASTONBURY, BA6 9XE	17.08 miles	Directions from TA1 2XU to KFC Bristol - Glastonbury Tor Retail Park
KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ	18.05 miles	Directions from TA1 2XU to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue
KFC, Gallagher Retail Park, Marchfields Way, WESTON-SUPER-MARE, BS23 3YY	22.49 miles	Directions from TA1 2XU to KFC Weston Super Mare - Gallager Retail Park

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