TA2 8HD is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (TA2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8HD) 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 TA2.
- Postal Sector. In our case TA2 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HD.
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 TA2 8HD postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is TAUNTON DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the TA2 8HD postcode have the street address of Selworthy Road
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 7 individuals call the TA2 8HD postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of TAUNTON within the old postal county of Somerset.
TA2 8HD is within the town of Taunton.
The TA2 8HD postcode area is composed of 20% residential properties, 30% commercial properties, and 50% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in TA2 8HD are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in TA2 8HD are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
None Domestic Buildings in TA2 8HD fall under these categories: Day Centre.
Day Centre include Moddular Classroom Selworthy School, Selworthy Road.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 20% |
| Commercial | 30% |
| Public | 50% |
Telephone Area Code for TA2 8HD
The telephone area code for TA2 8HD is 01823 Taunton.
Map Coordinates for TA2 8HD
| Latitude | 51.0339241082 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.09186953983 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for TA2 8HD
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 128 Taunton and Blackdown Hills | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 193 Taunton & Lyme Regis | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for TA2 8HD
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 93.00% | WNW 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 93.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 77.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 92.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 85.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 47.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 25.00% | W 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 18.00% | W 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 22.00% | W 13 mph |
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 16.00% | W 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 42.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 45.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | W 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | W 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 7 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | S 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | S 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 15.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 15.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 9 mph |
Sun 5th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the TA2 8HD Postcode?
Download Speeds For TA2 8HD
| Average Mbps | 35.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 33.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 58.460 |
TA2 8HD has an average download speed of 35 Megabits per second (Mbps).
941 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
11% of postcodes (130,527) have slower broadband speeds.
89% of postcodes (1,053,173) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For TA2 8HD
| Average Mbps | 9.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 7.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 16.990 |
TA2 8HD has an average upload speed of 9.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,216 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
19% of postcodes (227,694) have slower upload speeds.
80% of postcodes (951,731) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of TA2 8HD Postcode
England Secondary Schools
Heathfield Community School
Address: Heathfield Community School, School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8PD
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01823412396
Pyrland School
Address: Pyrland School, Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7QP
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 01823348200
England Primary Schools
Blackbrook Primary School
Address: Blackbrook Primary School, Ashbourne Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2RA
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact:
Minerva Primary School
Address: Minerva Primary School, Outer Circle, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2BU
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01823337051
Halcon Community Primary School
Address: Halcon Community Primary School, Outer Circle, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2BU
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact:
Holway Park Community Primary School
Address: Holway Park Community Primary School, Shakespeare Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2JA
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: 01823252126
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
Address: Nerrols Primary School and Nursery, Nerrols Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8GS
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01823792655
Lyngford Park Primary School
Address: Lyngford Park Primary School, Bircham Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8EX
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact:
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School
Address: Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School, Rowford, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8JY
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01823451335
St James Church School
Address: St James Church School, Cranmer Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1XU
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01823272553
Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School
Address: Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School, South Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3AF
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact:
St George's Catholic School
Address: St George's Catholic School, The Mount, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3NR
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01823284130
Priorswood Primary School
Address: Priorswood Primary School, Wedlands, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AD
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact:
North Town Academy
Address: North Town Academy, Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1DF
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01823284676
Wellsprings Primary School
Address: Wellsprings Primary School, Crowcombe Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7NF
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 01823275556
St Andrew's Church School
Address: St Andrew's Church School, Grove Terrace, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HA
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01823275906
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near TA2 8HD
COMMUNITY DENTAL CENTRE
Address: CHEDDON ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 7PH
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
CAMPDEN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE LTD
Address: 26 BELVEDERE ROAD, TAUNTON, TA1 1HD
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
YARDE HOUSE DENTAL SURGEONS
Address: YARDE HOUSE, 1 STAPLEGROVE ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1DB
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: :
BRIDGE STREET DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 47 BRIDGE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1TP
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: :
CONFIDENT ORTHODONTICS
Address: 23 BRIDGE STREET, TAUNTON, TA1 1TQ
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
CANON STREET DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 4 CANON STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1SN
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near TA2 8HD
WELL
Address: 5 PRIORSWOOD PLACE, PRIORSWOOD ESTATE, EASTWICK ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 7JW
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 331564
BOOTS
Address: CROWN MEDICAL CENTRE, CROWN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, VENTURE WAY, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 8QY
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 337888
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: CREECHBARROW ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 2AN
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 252701
MORRISONS PHARMACY
Address: DELLARS WHARF, PRIORY BRIDGE ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1DX
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 351914
BOOTS
Address: ST. JAMES MEDICAL CENTRE, COAL ORCHARD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1JP
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 251683
BOOTS
Address: FRENCH WEIR AVENUE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1NW
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 284009
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near TA2 8HD
4961 TAUNTON
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CREECHBARROW ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 2AN
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
EARLAM AND CHRISTOPHER - TAUNTON
Address: 51 BRIDGE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1TW
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (TAUNTON)
Address: 20 EAST STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3LP
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (TAUNTON)
Address: 6 FORE STREET, TAUNTON, TA1 1HX
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
WATSON & SMITH OPTICIANS - TAUNTON
Address: 17 FORE STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1HX
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HIGH STREET - TAUNTON)
Address: 64-65 HIGH STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3PT
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near TA2 8HD
LYNGFORD PARK
Address: FLETCHER CLOSE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 8SQ
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 333355
CROWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CROWN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, VENTURE WAY, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 8QY
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 282151
ST JAMES MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: COAL ORCHARD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1JP
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 285400
VICTORIA GATE SURGERY
Address: EAST REACH, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3EX
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
FRENCH WEIR HEALTH CENTRE
Address: FRENCH WEIR AVENUE, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 1NW
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01823 331381
TAUNTON VALE HEALTHCARE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: LISIEUX WAY, TAUNTON, TA1 2LB
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near TA2 8HD
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: TA2 8HD
- Taunton
Taunton station, Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QPDistance: 1.11 milesDriving Time: 3.19 minutes - Bridgwater
Bridgwater station, St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HBDistance: 12.05 milesDriving Time: 17.54 minutes - Highbridge & Burnham
Highbridge & Burnham station, Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BTDistance: 19.00 milesDriving Time: 23.96 minutes - Tiverton Parkway
Tiverton Parkway station, Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EHDistance: 19.09 milesDriving Time: 22.95 minutes - Honiton
Honiton station, Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DADistance: 20.09 milesDriving Time: 29.93 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near TA2 8HD
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near TA2 8HD
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the TA2 8HD Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Taunton Deane Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Rebecca Pow |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the TA2 8HD 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 TA2 8HD 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 servicesHouse Sales in TA2 8HD
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | £164,000 | £164,000 | £164,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the TA2 8HD Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the TA2 8HD Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Creechbarrow Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2AN | 1.34 miles | Directions from TA2 8HD to Asda |
| Morrisons, Dellers Wharf, TAUNTON, TA1 1DX | 1.71 miles | Directions from TA2 8HD to Morrisons |
| Lidl, Roman Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2BD | 1.77 miles | Directions from TA2 8HD to Lidl |
| Aldi, Bridgwater Road, Bathpool, TAUNTON, TA2 8BA | 1.78 miles | Directions from TA2 8HD to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Billet Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3NE | 2.29 miles | Directions from TA2 8HD to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the TA2 8HD Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater Service Area, Bridgwater, TA6 6TS | 6.41 miles | Directions from TA2 8HD to Bridgwater Service Area |
| Horton Cross, Illminster, TA19 9PT | 9.61 miles | Directions from TA2 8HD to Horton Cross |
| Tiveton Service Area, Tiverton, EX16 7HD | 14.00 miles | Directions from TA2 8HD to Tiveton Service Area |
| Burnham On Sea Holiday Park, Burnham-on-sea, TA8 1LA | 14.03 miles | Directions from TA2 8HD to Burnham On Sea Holiday Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Creechbarrow Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2AN | 0.83 miles | Directions from TA2 8HD to McDonald's, Creechbarrow Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2AN |
| McDonald's, Heron Gate, TAUNTON, TA1 2LP | 1.28 miles | Directions from TA2 8HD to McDonald's, Heron Gate, TAUNTON, TA1 2LP |
| McDonald's, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX | 1.39 miles | Directions from TA2 8HD to McDonald's, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX |
| McDonald's, Taunton Deane Motorway Services Area, M5, Trull, TAUNTON, TA3 7PF | 4.68 miles | Directions from TA2 8HD to McDonald's, Taunton Deane Motorway Services Area, M5, Trull, TAUNTON, TA3 7PF |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX | 1.39 miles | Directions from TA2 8HD to KFC Taunton - East Street |
| KFC, High Street, BRIDGWATER, TA6 3BH | 7.55 miles | Directions from TA2 8HD to KFC Bridgewater - High Street |
| KFC, Wirrall Park Road, GLASTONBURY, BA6 9XE | 17.44 miles | Directions from TA2 8HD to KFC Bristol - Glastonbury Tor Retail Park |
| KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ | 19.25 miles | Directions from TA2 8HD to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue |
| KFC, Gallagher Retail Park, Marchfields Way, WESTON-SUPER-MARE, BS23 3YY | 21.73 miles | Directions from TA2 8HD to KFC Weston Super Mare - Gallager Retail Park |