TA3 5SP 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 (5SP) 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 SP.

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

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the TA3 5SP postcode is home to a bustling 24 residents!

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

TA3 5SP is within the village of Staple Fitzpaine.

The TA3 5SP postcode area is composed of 94.12% residential properties, 5.88% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

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TA3 5SP: Points of Interest

The Greyhound

The Greyhound is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at The Greyhound Inn, Staple Fitzpaine, Taunton, TA3 5SP.

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	94.12%
Commercial	5.88%
Public	0%

Map Coordinates for TA3 5SP

Latitude	50.9606214379
Longitude	-3.05016624354

Weather Forecast for TA3 5SP

Mon 6th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	6.00%	SSE 2 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	7.00%	NNE 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	7.00%	NNW 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	3.00%	N 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	16.00%	NNE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	9.00%	NNW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	8.00%	NW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	2.00%	NW 9 mph

Tue 7th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	0.00%	NW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	1.00%	NW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	4.00%	NNW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	4.00%	N 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	4.00%	NNW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	1.00%	NNW 9 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	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	0.00%	WNW 7 mph

Wed 8th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	0.00%	W 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Partly cloudy (night)	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	1.00%	WNW 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	4.00%	NE 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	4.00%	ENE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	4.00%	ENE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	7.00%	ENE 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	5.00%	SSW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	3.00%	W 2 mph

Thu 9th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	4.00%	SSW 2 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Fog	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	13.00%	SW 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Fog	10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	13.00%	WNW 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	4.00%	S 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	3.00%	ESE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C)	4.00%	NE 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	3.00%	ENE 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	4.00%	SSW 2 mph

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

Download Speeds For TA3 5SP

Average Mbps	13.100
Median Mbps	3.500
Maximum Mbps	79.660

TA3 5SP has an average download speed of 13.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

242 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

2% of postcodes (19,209) have slower broadband speeds.

98% of postcodes (1,165,190) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For TA3 5SP

Average Mbps	3.100
Median Mbps	0.900
Maximum Mbps	19.140

TA3 5SP has an average upload speed of 3.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

971 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

4% of postcodes (43,780) have slower upload speeds.

96% of postcodes (1,139,890) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of TA3 5SP Postcode

England Primary Schools

Thurlbear Church of England Primary School

Address: Thurlbear Church of England Primary School, Thurlbear, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5BW

Distance: 1.72 miles

School Website

Contact: 01823442277

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near TA3 5SP

WHYMAN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 4 MOUNTFIELDS ROAD, TAUNTON, TA1 3BQ

Distance: 3.51 miles

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

LAKESIDE DENTAL

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

Distance: 3.77 miles

Contact: :

BLACKBROOK DENTAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 3.99 miles

Contact: :

TAUNTON DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE

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

Distance: 4.24 miles

Contact: :

ORTHOWORLD TAUNTON

Address: 23 THE CRESCENT, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 4EB

Distance: 4.31 miles

Contact: :

TAUNTON ENDODONTICS LTD

Address: 11 THE CRESCENT, TAUNTON, TA1 4EA

Distance: 4.38 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near TA3 5SP

BOOTS

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

Distance: 3.42 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 284529

THE BLACKBROOK PHARMACY

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

Distance: 3.99 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 324280

SUPERDRUG PHARMACY

Address: 1-10 PAUL STREET, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 3PF

Distance: 4.26 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 322894

WELL

Address: 2 THE COMEYTROWE CENTRE, PITTS CLOSE, GALMINGTON, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 4TN

Distance: 4.34 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 256056

BOOTS

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

Distance: 4.35 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 276061

ASDA PHARMACY

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

Distance: 4.55 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 252701

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near TA3 5SP

SPECSAVERS (TAUNTON)

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

Distance: 4.32 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (HIGH STREET - TAUNTON)

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

Distance: 4.35 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (TAUNTON)

Address: 6 FORE STREET, TAUNTON, TA1 1HX

Distance: 4.35 miles

Contact: :

WATSON & SMITH OPTICIANS - TAUNTON

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

Distance: 4.35 miles

Contact: :

4961 TAUNTON

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

Distance: 4.55 miles

Contact: :

EARLAM AND CHRISTOPHER - TAUNTON

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

Distance: 4.70 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near TA3 5SP

WARWICK HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 3.42 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 282147

KINGS COLLEGE SANATORIUM

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

Distance: 3.82 miles

Contact: :

TAUNTON VALE HEALTHCARE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: LISIEUX WAY, TAUNTON, TA1 2LB

Distance: 3.99 miles

Contact: :

TAUNTON VALE HEALTHCARE

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

Distance: 3.99 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 259444

VICTORIA GATE SURGERY

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

Distance: 4.23 miles

Contact: :

CHURCH VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: BROADWAY ROAD, HORTON, ILMINSTER, SOMERSET, TA19 9RX

Distance: 4.28 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 55300

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Transport Links near TA3 5SP

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: TA3 5SP

Taunton
Taunton station, Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP
Distance: 5.72 miles
Driving Time: 10.11 minutes
Honiton
Honiton station, Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA
Distance: 15.63 miles
Driving Time: 22.66 minutes
Bridgwater
Bridgwater station, St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB
Distance: 15.75 miles
Driving Time: 23.32 minutes
Axminster
Axminster station, Station Yard, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5PF
Distance: 16.49 miles
Driving Time: 26.34 minutes
Crewkerne
Crewkerne station, Station Road, Crewkerne, Dorset, TA18 8AU
Distance: 18.16 miles
Driving Time: 28.26 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near TA3 5SP

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near TA3 5SP

M5 J25

Distance: 6.24 miles

Driving Time: 10.80 minutes

M5 J26

Distance: 11.55 miles

Driving Time: 16.85 minutes

M5 J24

Distance: 12.82 miles

Driving Time: 17.16 minutes

M5 J23

Distance: 17.59 miles

Driving Time: 21.77 minutes

M5 J27

Distance: 19.21 miles

Driving Time: 24.94 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the TA3 5SP 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 5SP 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 5SP 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 5SP

Yearly House Sales for TA3 5SP
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2014	£200,000	£200,000	£200,000	1
2017	£370,000	£370,000	£370,000	1
2019	£960,000	£960,000	£960,000	1

Postcodes near the TA3 5SP Postcode

TA3 5SW

What Popular Supermarkets are near the TA3 5SP Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near TA3 5SP
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Sainsburys, Hankridge Way, TAUNTON, TA1 2LR	6.77 miles	Directions from TA3 5SP to Sainsburys
Sainsburys, Billet Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3NE	6.82 miles	Directions from TA3 5SP to Sainsburys
Lidl, Roman Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2BD	6.88 miles	Directions from TA3 5SP to Lidl
Iceland, High Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3PT	6.99 miles	Directions from TA3 5SP to Iceland
Asda, Creechbarrow Road, TAUNTON, TA1 2AN	7.31 miles	Directions from TA3 5SP to Asda

What Popular Restaurants are near the TA3 5SP Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near TA3 5SP
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Horton Cross, Illminster, TA19 9PT	5.23 miles	Directions from TA3 5SP to Horton Cross
Bridgwater Service Area, Bridgwater, TA6 6TS	10.21 miles	Directions from TA3 5SP to Bridgwater Service Area
Tiveton Service Area, Tiverton, EX16 7HD	13.59 miles	Directions from TA3 5SP to Tiveton Service Area
A303/a37 Podimore, Yeovil, BA22 8JG	17.46 miles	Directions from TA3 5SP to A303/a37 Podimore

Mcdonald's Restaurants near TA3 5SP
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX	4.28 miles	Directions from TA3 5SP to McDonald's, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX
McDonald's, Taunton Deane Motorway Services Area, M5, Trull, TAUNTON, TA3 7PF	4.32 miles	Directions from TA3 5SP to McDonald's, Taunton Deane Motorway Services Area, M5, Trull, TAUNTON, TA3 7PF
McDonald's, Taunton Deane Motorway Services Area, M5, Trull, TAUNTON, TA3 7PF	4.32 miles	Directions from TA3 5SP to McDonald's, Taunton Deane Motorway Services Area, M5, Trull, TAUNTON, TA3 7PF
McDonald's, Heron Gate, TAUNTON, TA1 2LP	4.45 miles	Directions from TA3 5SP to McDonald's, Heron Gate, TAUNTON, TA1 2LP

KFC Restaurants near TA3 5SP
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX	4.28 miles	Directions from TA3 5SP to KFC Taunton - East Street
KFC, High Street, BRIDGWATER, TA6 3BH	11.76 miles	Directions from TA3 5SP to KFC Bridgewater - High Street
KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ	16.49 miles	Directions from TA3 5SP to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue
KFC, Wirrall Park Road, GLASTONBURY, BA6 9XE	18.77 miles	Directions from TA3 5SP to KFC Bristol - Glastonbury Tor Retail Park
KFC, Etonhurst Close, EXETER, EX2 7QZ	25.44 miles	Directions from TA3 5SP to KFC Exeter - Rydon Lane Retail Park