TA6 6YN postcode in Bridgwater, Somerset
TA6 6YN is a postcode in Bridgwater, in the North Petherton ward of Somerset. It is in the Bridgwater parliamentary constituency and the Avon and Somerset police force area, and has been in use since January 2015.
Where TA6 6YN is, and what is near it
- TA6 6YN
- Other postcodes in TA6 6: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 5 bus stops
- 1 EV charging point
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.1096, longitude -2.9948)
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; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after TA6 6YN?
- 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 6YN 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 6YN?
Every home and business at TA6 6YN 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 TA6 6YN?
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 6YN at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Very low riskThe Environment Agency counts 3 homes and businesses at TA6 6YN. 3 are in an area at very 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 6YN: 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 6YN is in 3 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 10:56 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
- Bridgwater, Cannington and Combwich riversFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Bridgwater, Cannington and Combwich rivers
- 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 10:56 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 6YN?
Homes in TA6 6 sold for a typical £249,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 124 sales, up 5.5% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £342,500 31 sales
- Semi-detached £249,000 40 sales
- Terraced £205,000 47 sales
- Flat or maisonette £117,250 6 sales
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 6YN
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in TA6 6YN from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around 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 6YN?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 660 homes in the neighbourhood around TA6 6YN. The largest share of them, 39%, are in council tax band C. More were built from 2010 to 2019 than in any other period (58%). 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 £3,130 (band E); band C, the most common, is £2,276.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 40 (6%) | £1,707 |
| Band B | about 160 (24%) | £1,992 |
| Band C | about 260 (39%) | £2,276 |
| Band D | about 120 (18%) | £2,561 |
| Band E | about 80 (12%) | £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
- None Before 1900
- None 1900 to 1918
- None 1919 to 1939
- None 1945 to 1964
- None 1965 to 1982
- None 1983 to 1999
- 27% 2000 to 2009
- 58% 2010 to 2019
- 16% 2020 or later
Before 1900, 1900 to 1918, 1919 to 1939, 1945 to 1964, 1965 to 1982, 1983 to 1999: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
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 6YN is in (ONS area E01035119), 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 6YN?
The nearest open schools to TA6 6YN, 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 6YN?
The nearest railway station to the centre of TA6 6YN is Bridgwater Rail Station, 2.1 km away in a straight line.
- Bridgwater Rail Station Railway station 2.1 kmCycle
- Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station Railway station 12.2 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
5 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Brainwave Therapy Centre, 75 m away.
More stations near TA6 6YN, 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 6YN?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of TA6 6YN, 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.
- Somerset Bridge Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01278 411520 600 mWalk
- Taunton Road Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01278 720000 1.7 kmCycle
- Redgate Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2025 · Phone 01278 454560 1.9 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 TA6 6YN?
The nearest charging points to the centre of TA6 6YN, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Gridserve Charging point · 2 chargers · CCS, CHAdeMO · up to 60 kW 500 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
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 6YN?
The nearest to the centre of TA6 6YN, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Supernova Dental Phone 01278 228665 150 mWalk
- Quantock View Dental Centre Phone 01278 664345 1.2 kmWalk
- Bridgwater Dental Access Centre Phone 01278 411630 1.7 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 TA6 6YN?
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 3.7 kmCycle
- Nuffield Health Taunton Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01823 286991 12.8 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 TA6 6YN?
The nearest care homes to the centre of TA6 6YN, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Stockmoor Lodge Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01278 434535 400 mWalk
- Avalon Nursing Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 01278 450450 1.7 kmCycle
- Admirals Rest Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report March 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01278 423238 1.9 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 6YN?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of TA6 6YN, 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.
- Stockmoor Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:45am to 6:15pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed 350 mWalk
- Taunton Road Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 11:30am; Sun closed · Phone 01278 444756 1.7 kmCycle
- Redgate Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 01278 445333 1.9 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 TA6 6YN?
The nearest vets to the centre of TA6 6YN on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Blake Veterinary Group 400 mWalk
- Quantock Veterinary Hospital 2.8 kmCycle
- Animedics 10.9 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 6YN in a conservation area?
The centre of TA6 6YN 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 6YN?
Police.uk records 139 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of TA6 6YN in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: vehicle crime 3, drugs 3, public order 2, burglary 2, bicycle theft 2, theft from the person 1, other 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 TA6 6YN
- Ward
- North Petherton
- Parish
- North Petherton
- Region
- South West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Bridgwater
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 2015
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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