TA5 2BB postcode in Somerset, England
TA5 2BB is a postcode in Somerset, in the Cannington ward. It is in the Bridgwater parliamentary constituency and the Avon and Somerset police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where TA5 2BB is, and what is near it
- TA5 2BB
- Other postcodes in TA5 2: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.1437, longitude -3.0237)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after TA5 2BB?
- SomersetCouncil, for all local services Somerset: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around TA5 2BB Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Avon and SomersetPolice force area
- BridgwaterParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Sir Ashley Fox (Conservative), as Parliament lists them. Contact Sir Ashley Fox
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at TA5 2BB?
Every home and business at TA5 2BB can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Somerset: 76%
Somerset: 95%
The line marks the figure across Somerset.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at TA5 2BB?
BinDayBuddy does not read Somerset Council's collection days yet.
Source: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is TA5 2BB at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
High riskThe Environment Agency counts 36 homes and businesses at TA5 2BB. 1 is in an area at high risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 35 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Somerset
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for TA5 2BB: 9,147 properties in Somerset are at high risk (2.4% of all its properties). All the figures for Somerset
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of TA5 2BB is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 08:26 on 22 October 2026.
- Tidal River Parrett at Chilton Trinity, Combwich and DunballFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal River Parrett at Chilton Trinity, Combwich and Dunball
- Somerset coast at Minehead, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and Uphill to Kingston SeymourFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Somerset coast at Minehead, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and Uphill to Kingston Seymour
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 08:26 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near TA5 2BB?
Homes in TA5 2 sold for a typical £310,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 91 sales, up 8.8% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £382,000 39 sales
- Semi-detached £259,000 33 sales
- Terraced £237,500 16 sales
- Flat or maisonette 3 sales, too few to price
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole TA5 district: a typical £332,500 from 156 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in TA5 2BB
HM Land Registry records 2 standard sales of homes in TA5 2BB from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 23 October 2024. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near TA5 2BB?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 640 homes in the neighbourhood around TA5 2BB. The largest share of them, 25%, are in council tax band C. More were built from 2000 to 2009 than in any other period (30%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Somerset for 2026‑27: £2,561. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,707 (band A) to £4,268 (band G); band C, the most common, is £2,276.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 100 (16%) | £1,707 |
| Band B | about 70 (11%) | £1,992 |
| Band C | about 160 (25%) | £2,276 |
| Band D | about 140 (22%) | £2,561 |
| Band E | about 120 (19%) | £3,130 |
| Band F | about 40 (6%) | £3,699 |
| Band G | about 10 (2%) | £4,268 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £5,121 |
When the homes were built
- 9% Before 1900
- 2% 1900 to 1918
- 6% 1919 to 1939
- 14% 1945 to 1964
- 8% 1965 to 1982
- 8% 1983 to 1999
- 30% 2000 to 2009
- 22% 2010 to 2019
- 2% 2020 or later
Averages for Somerset before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of TA5 2BB is in (ONS area E01032632), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near TA5 2BB?
The nearest open schools to TA5 2BB, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to TA5 2BB?
The nearest railway station to the centre of TA5 2BB is Bridgwater Rail Station, 2.9 km away in a straight line.
- Bridgwater Rail Station Railway station 2.9 kmCycle
- Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station Railway station 9.0 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
No bus stop within 400 metres in the Department for Transport's register.
More stations near TA5 2BB, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near TA5 2BB?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of TA5 2BB, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- East Quay Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01278 444666 1.9 kmCycle
- Taunton Road Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01278 720000 2.6 kmCycle
- Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report September 2026 · Phone 01278 433335 2.6 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near TA5 2BB?
OpenStreetMap maps no public charging point within 3 km of the centre of TA5 2BB on the map as of 20 October 2026. It does not have every charger: Open Charge Map's own map, linked below, may show more.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near TA5 2BB?
The nearest to the centre of TA5 2BB, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Mydentist - Symons Way - Bridgwater Phone 01278 411141 1.9 kmCycle
- Parade Dental Practice Limited Phone 01278 425796 2.0 kmCycle
- Corner House Dental Practice Phone 01278 422140 2.1 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to TA5 2BB?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Bridgwater Community Hospital Phone 01278 436555 3.5 kmCycle
- Burnham on Sea War Memorial Hospital 10.8 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near TA5 2BB?
The nearest care homes to the centre of TA5 2BB, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Church Road Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01278 453635 950 mWalk
- Wembdon Rise Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01278 420779 1.6 kmCycle
- Bridgwater Court Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01278 434866 2.1 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near TA5 2BB?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of TA5 2BB, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Rowlands Pharmacy, New East Quay Medical Ctr Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 1:20pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01278 423015 1.9 kmCycle
- Superdrug Pharmacy, Bridgwater Retail Park Mon to Fri 9am to 7pm; Sat 9am to 6pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 01278 423055 2.1 kmCycle
- Asda Pharmacy, East Quay Mon to Sat 9am to 12:30pm, 1pm to 4:30pm, 5pm to 9pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 01278 720410 2.2 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near TA5 2BB?
The nearest vets to the centre of TA5 2BB on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Quantock Veterinary Hospital 2.2 kmCycle
- Blake Veterinary Group 4.4 kmCycle
- Quantock Vets 9.5 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is TA5 2BB in a conservation area?
The centre of TA5 2BB is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near TA5 2BB?
Police.uk records 63 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of TA5 2BB in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: vehicle crime 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for TA5 2BB
- Ward
- Cannington
- Parish
- Wembdon
- Region
- South West
- Country
- England
- Rural or urban
- Smaller rural, further from a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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