TA24 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 942 postcodes across 4 sectors in Somerset.
Full fibre
42%
Gigabit
42%
Superfast
80%
Postcodes
942
The TA24 postcode area in Somerset sits comfortably above the UK's Universal Service Obligation baseline, with 80% of premises able to reach superfast speeds. Fixed wireless accounts for nearly one-third of gigabit-capable provision, extending coverage beyond traditional fibre networks across the 942 postcodes.
Broadband speeds in TA24
Share of TA24 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 942 postcodes in the district.
Around four in ten premises can access gigabit speeds, split roughly equally between full fibre and fixed wireless options. Ultrafast penetration stands at 42.4%, matching the gigabit figure. This alignment suggests fixed wireless is a significant portion of gigabit coverage across the postcode. Just over one-fifth of households remain below the 30 Mbps superfast threshold, and only 2.1% fall below the Universal Service Obligation baseline of 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload. Superfast availability at 80% sits below the UK average of 97%, indicating a middle-tier market that blends newer gigabit rollouts with older superfast-only premises. TA24's mix of fibre and fixed wireless reflects the economic viability of wireless deployment in areas where terrain or property density makes underground infrastructure costly.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
2%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
32%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
TA24 splits into 4 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA24 5 | 220 | 99% | 74% | 74% |
| TA24 6 | 277 | 89% | 45% | 45% |
| TA24 7 | 221 | 59% | 26% | 26% |
| TA24 8 | 224 | 71% | 24% | 24% |
All TA24 5 postcodes (220)
All TA24 6 postcodes (277)
All TA24 7 postcodes (221)
All TA24 8 postcodes (224)
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Living in Somerset
The presence of fixed wireless at 31.9% means delivery options extend beyond fibre in this rural-mixed region. Households with no fibre nearby can still access gigabit via wireless, though fixed wireless links are susceptible to weather and line-of-sight issues. The high proportion of gigabit-capable premises (nearly 42%) suggests significant recent investment, likely combining both fibre-to-the-premises and fixed wireless infrastructure.
Remote worker score
50/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
TA24 broadband FAQs
What's the difference between gigabit speeds here and what older broadband offers?
Gigabit connections deliver around 1,000 Mbps, versus typically 40-60 Mbps for superfast. Most TA24 homes have good connectivity options, but gigabit is still not universal.
Is fixed wireless a reliable option in Somerset?
Fixed wireless at 31.9% penetration here suggests it's an established alternative for premises without fibre. Weather can affect it more than wired links, and speeds vary with distance and interference, so suitability depends on your location and provider.
What should I check before moving to a TA24 postcode?
Request a broadband availability check from major providers: coverage can vary significantly between neighbouring premises, especially where fixed wireless and fibre coexist. Speeds and latency differ by technology.
How much of TA24 needs faster broadband?
Just over one-fifth of postcodes here have below-superfast speeds. Below 2.1% struggle with USO minima, so urgent upgrades are limited to a small subset.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in TA24 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources