TA3 5JU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (TA3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5JU) 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 TA3.
Postal Sector. In our case TA3 5.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case JU.

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 TA3 5JU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is TAUNTON DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the TA3 5JU postcode have the street address of Woodlands Drive

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the TA3 5JU postcode is home to a bustling 61 residents!

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

TA3 5JU is within the village of Ruishton.

The TA3 5JU postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in TA3 5JU are bungalows. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these bungalows, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these houses, most are detached.

Most properties in TA3 5JU are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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

Map Coordinates for TA3 5JU

Latitude	51.0190361945
Longitude	-3.05226985776

Ordnance Survey Maps for TA3 5JU

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 TA3 5JU

Sat 27th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	54.00%	NNE 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	54.00%	NNE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	55.00%	NNE 13 mph

Sun 28th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Heavy rain	8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	90.00%	NNE 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Heavy rain	7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	89.00%	N 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Heavy rain	7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	86.00%	NNW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	20.00%	NW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	5.00%	WNW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	6.00%	W 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Sunny day	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	1.00%	W 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	0.00%	SW 7 mph

Mon 29th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	0.00%	WSW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	0.00%	SW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	3.00%	S 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	7.00%	S 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	9.00%	S 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	11.00%	S 20 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	8.00%	S 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 13 mph

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	7.00%	SSE 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Partly cloudy (night)	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	7.00%	SSE 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	11.00%	SE 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	14.00%	SSE 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	15.00%	SSE 18 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Overcast	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	19.00%	SSE 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	19.00%	SSE 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	12.00%	SSE 9 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	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 8.0°C)	7.00%	SE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	8.00%	ESE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	8.00%	ENE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	16.00%	NNE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	22.00%	NNE 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	21.00%	WNW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	50.00%	WSW 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the TA3 5JU Postcode?

Download Speeds For TA3 5JU

Average Mbps	43.100
Median Mbps	43.400
Maximum Mbps	69.830

TA3 5JU has an average download speed of 43.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,201 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

18% of postcodes (216,974) have slower broadband speeds.

82% of postcodes (966,466) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For TA3 5JU

Average Mbps	9.700
Median Mbps	10.000
Maximum Mbps	19.520

TA3 5JU has an average upload speed of 9.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).

5,471 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

22% of postcodes (259,874) have slower upload speeds.

78% of postcodes (919,296) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of TA3 5JU Postcode

England Primary Schools

Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School

Address: Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School, Hyde Lane, Creech St Michael, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5QQ

Distance: 0.73 miles

School Website

Contact: 01823442898

Ruishton Church of England Primary School

Address: Ruishton Church of England Primary School, Newlands Road, Ruishton, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5JZ

Distance: 0.26 miles

Contact:

Minerva Primary School

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

Distance: 1.07 miles

School Website

Contact: 01823337051

Halcon Community Primary School

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

Distance: 1.07 miles

Contact:

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near TA3 5JU

LAKESIDE DENTAL

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

Distance: 0.76 miles

Contact: :

BLACKBROOK DENTAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 1.28 miles

Contact: :

TAUNTON DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE

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

Distance: 1.78 miles

Contact: :

WHYMAN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 4 MOUNTFIELDS ROAD, TAUNTON, TA1 3BQ

Distance: 1.86 miles

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

CANON STREET DENTAL CENTRE

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

Distance: 2.03 miles

Contact: :

COMMUNITY DENTAL CENTRE

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

Distance: 2.20 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near TA3 5JU

CREECH PHARMACY

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

Distance: 0.72 miles

Contact: :

THE BLACKBROOK PHARMACY

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

Distance: 1.28 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 324280

ASDA PHARMACY

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

Distance: 1.38 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 252701

BOOTS

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

Distance: 1.41 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 284529

BOOTS

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

Distance: 1.43 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 337888

WELL

Address: 5 PRIORSWOOD PLACE, PRIORSWOOD ESTATE, EASTWICK ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA2 7JW

Distance: 2.06 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 331564

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near TA3 5JU

4961 TAUNTON

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

Distance: 1.38 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (TAUNTON)

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

Distance: 2.09 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (TAUNTON)

Address: 6 FORE STREET, TAUNTON, TA1 1HX

Distance: 2.21 miles

Contact: :

WATSON & SMITH OPTICIANS - TAUNTON

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

Distance: 2.21 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (HIGH STREET - TAUNTON)

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

Distance: 2.27 miles

Contact: :

EARLAM AND CHRISTOPHER - TAUNTON

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

Distance: 2.33 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near TA3 5JU

CREECH

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

Distance: 0.72 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 442357

TAUNTON VALE HEALTHCARE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: LISIEUX WAY, TAUNTON, TA1 2LB

Distance: 1.28 miles

Contact: :

TAUNTON VALE HEALTHCARE

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

Distance: 1.28 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 259444

WARWICK HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 1.41 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 282147

CROWN MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Distance: 1.43 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 282151

VICTORIA GATE SURGERY

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

Distance: 1.71 miles

Contact: :

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Transport Links near TA3 5JU

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: TA3 5JU

Taunton
Taunton station, Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP
Distance: 3.54 miles
Driving Time: 6.64 minutes
Bridgwater
Bridgwater station, St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB
Distance: 10.70 miles
Driving Time: 14.95 minutes
Tiverton Parkway
Tiverton Parkway station, Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH
Distance: 17.42 miles
Driving Time: 19.86 minutes
Highbridge & Burnham
Highbridge & Burnham station, Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT
Distance: 17.64 miles
Driving Time: 21.37 minutes
Crewkerne
Crewkerne station, Station Road, Crewkerne, Dorset, TA18 8AU
Distance: 18.14 miles
Driving Time: 28.23 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near TA3 5JU

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near TA3 5JU

M5 J25

Distance: 1.02 miles

Driving Time: 2.16 minutes

M5 J24

Distance: 7.76 miles

Driving Time: 8.80 minutes

M5 J26

Distance: 7.78 miles

Driving Time: 8.70 minutes

M5 J23

Distance: 12.54 miles

Driving Time: 13.41 minutes

M5 J27

Distance: 16.07 miles

Driving Time: 16.85 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the TA3 5JU Postcode?

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

What Council is the TA3 5JU 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 TA3 5JU 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

House Sales in TA3 5JU

Yearly House Sales for TA3 5JU
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2010	£157,500	£235,000	£196,250	2
2012	£210,000	£245,000	£215,000	4
2016	£240,000	£240,000	£240,000	1
2018	£283,000	£285,000	£288,250	4
2019	£375,000	£375,000	£375,000	1
2021	£305,000	£366,000	£358,667	3

Postcodes near the TA3 5JU Postcode

TA3 5JW TA3 5JT Bushy Cross Lane TA3 5JY Bushy Cross Lane TA3 5LL Church Lane TA3 5LH Drakes Close TA3 5JP Marks Close TA3 5JS Orchard Rise TA3 5JX Parkway TA3 5JR Ruishton Lane TA3 5LP Virginia Orchard

What Popular Supermarkets are near the TA3 5JU Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near TA3 5JU
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Sainsburys, Hankridge Way, TAUNTON, TA1 2LR	0.86 miles	Directions from TA3 5JU to Sainsburys
Aldi, Bridgwater Road, Bathpool, TAUNTON, TA2 8BA	1.45 miles	Directions from TA3 5JU to Aldi
Lidl, Roman Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2BD	2.15 miles	Directions from TA3 5JU to Lidl
Asda, Creechbarrow Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2AN	2.22 miles	Directions from TA3 5JU to Asda
Sainsburys, Billet Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3NE	3.32 miles	Directions from TA3 5JU to Sainsburys

What Popular Restaurants are near the TA3 5JU Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near TA3 5JU
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Bridgwater Service Area, Bridgwater, TA6 6TS	6.39 miles	Directions from TA3 5JU to Bridgwater Service Area
Horton Cross, Illminster, TA19 9PT	7.69 miles	Directions from TA3 5JU to Horton Cross
Burnham On Sea Holiday Park, Burnham-on-sea, TA8 1LA	14.64 miles	Directions from TA3 5JU to Burnham On Sea Holiday Park
Tiveton Service Area, Tiverton, EX16 7HD	14.92 miles	Directions from TA3 5JU to Tiveton Service Area

Mcdonald's Restaurants near TA3 5JU
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Heron Gate, TAUNTON, TA1 2LP	0.73 miles	Directions from TA3 5JU to McDonald's, Heron Gate, TAUNTON, TA1 2LP
McDonald's, Creechbarrow Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2AN	1.38 miles	Directions from TA3 5JU to McDonald's, Creechbarrow Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2AN
McDonald's, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX	2.07 miles	Directions from TA3 5JU to McDonald's, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX
McDonald's, Taunton Deane Motorway Services Area, M5, Trull, TAUNTON, TA3 7PF	5.09 miles	Directions from TA3 5JU to McDonald's, Taunton Deane Motorway Services Area, M5, Trull, TAUNTON, TA3 7PF

KFC Restaurants near TA3 5JU
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX	2.07 miles	Directions from TA3 5JU to KFC Taunton - East Street
KFC, High Street, BRIDGWATER, TA6 3BH	7.84 miles	Directions from TA3 5JU to KFC Bridgewater - High Street
KFC, Wirrall Park Road, GLASTONBURY, BA6 9XE	16.42 miles	Directions from TA3 5JU to KFC Bristol - Glastonbury Tor Retail Park
KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ	17.30 miles	Directions from TA3 5JU to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue
KFC, Gallagher Retail Park, Marchfields Way, WESTON-SUPER-MARE, BS23 3YY	22.36 miles	Directions from TA3 5JU to KFC Weston Super Mare - Gallager Retail Park