TA6 4BL postcode in Bridgwater, Somerset
TA6 4BL is a postcode in Bridgwater, in the Bridgwater North & Central ward of Somerset. It is in the Bridgwater parliamentary constituency and the Avon and Somerset police force area, and has been in use since August 2020.
Where TA6 4BL is, and what is near it
- TA6 4BL
- Other postcodes in TA6 4: press one for its page
- 3 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 11 bus stops
- 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 51.1349, longitude -2.9921)
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; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after TA6 4BL?
- 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 TA6 4BL 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 TA6 4BL?
Every home and business at TA6 4BL can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
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 TA6 4BL?
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 TA6 4BL at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Low riskThe Environment Agency counts 7 homes and businesses at TA6 4BL. 7 are in an area at low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
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 TA6 4BL: 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 TA6 4BL is in 3 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 20:29 on 22 October 2026.
- Tidal River Parrett at Bridgwater, Moorland, Burrowbridge and StatheFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal River Parrett at Bridgwater, Moorland, Burrowbridge and Stathe
- River Yeo and Parrett, Bridgwater to the CoastFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Yeo and Parrett, Bridgwater to the Coast
- 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 20:29 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 TA6 4BL?
Homes in TA6 4 sold for a typical £220,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 168 sales, down 2.2% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £307,000 35 sales
- Semi-detached £245,000 55 sales
- Terraced £200,000 75 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 TA6 district: a typical £232,750 from 564 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 TA6 4BL
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in TA6 4BL from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 13 June 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 TA6 4BL?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 810 homes in the neighbourhood around TA6 4BL. Over half of them (62%) are in council tax band A. More were built before 1900 than in any other period (50%). 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 £2,561 (band D); band A, the most common, is £1,707.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 500 (62%) | £1,707 |
| Band B | about 220 (27%) | £1,992 |
| Band C | about 70 (9%) | £2,276 |
| Band D | about 20 (2%) | £2,561 |
| Band E | withheld | £3,130 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,699 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £4,268 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £5,121 |
When the homes were built
- 50% Before 1900
- 4% 1900 to 1918
- 11% 1919 to 1939
- 3% 1945 to 1964
- 4% 1965 to 1982
- 4% 1983 to 1999
- 1% 2000 to 2009
- 10% 2010 to 2019
- 14% 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 TA6 4BL is in (ONS area E01029096), 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 TA6 4BL?
The nearest open schools to TA6 4BL, 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 TA6 4BL?
The nearest railway station to the centre of TA6 4BL is Bridgwater Rail Station, 800 metres away in a straight line.
- Bridgwater Rail Station Railway station 800 mWalk
- Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station Railway station 9.4 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
11 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Union Street, 193 m away.
More stations near TA6 4BL, 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 TA6 4BL?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of TA6 4BL, 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 600 mWalk
- Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report September 2026 · Phone 01278 433335 850 mWalk
- Redgate Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2025 · Phone 01278 454560 1.0 kmWalk
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 TA6 4BL?
OpenStreetMap maps no public charging point within 3 km of the centre of TA6 4BL 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 TA6 4BL?
The nearest to the centre of TA6 4BL, 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 600 mWalk
- Lion House Dental Practice Phone 01278 588988 900 mWalk
- Corner House Dental Practice Phone 01278 422140 1.0 kmWalk
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 TA6 4BL?
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 1.4 kmCycle
- Burnham on Sea War Memorial Hospital 11.6 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 TA6 4BL?
The nearest care homes to the centre of TA6 4BL, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Sydenham House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2024 · Phone 01278 422763 600 mWalk
- Admirals Rest Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report March 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01278 423238 1.2 kmWalk
- Rosewood Lodge & Brook House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2025 · Phone 01278 457676 1.2 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 TA6 4BL?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of TA6 4BL, 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.
- Superdrug Pharmacy, Bridgwater Retail Park Mon to Fri 9am to 7pm; Sat 9am to 6pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 01278 423055 450 mWalk
- Rowlands Pharmacy, New East Quay Medical Ctr Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 1:20pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01278 423015 600 mWalk
- 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 800 mWalk
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 TA6 4BL?
The nearest vets to the centre of TA6 4BL 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 250 mWalk
- Blake Veterinary Group 2.7 kmCycle
- Quantock Vets 11.8 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 TA6 4BL in a conservation area?
The centre of TA6 4BL 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 TA6 4BL?
Police.uk records 638 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of TA6 4BL in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: robbery 19, burglary 14, vehicle crime 14, drugs 13, bicycle theft 8, other crime 8, possession of weapons 6, theft from the person 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 TA6 4BL
- Ward
- Bridgwater North & Central
- Parish
- Bridgwater
- Region
- South West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Bridgwater
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- August 2020
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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