TA5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 497 postcodes across 2 sectors in Somerset.
Full fibre
26%
Gigabit
26%
Superfast
68%
Postcodes
497
TA5 in Somerset covers 497 postcodes where superfast availability at 67.6% lags behind national norms. Full fibre reaches only 26.1% of premises, leaving most households without gigabit access.
Broadband speeds in TA5
Share of TA5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 497 postcodes in the district.
The broadband mix here tilts markedly toward older superfast networks. Full fibre passes just over one-quarter of premises, while gigabit availability stops at 26.1%, below the UK's 69% average significantly. The largest single group, over 40% of postcodes, occupies the 30-300 Mbps superfast band. Around one-third of homes sit without ultrafast access, and just 1.3% fall short of Universal Service Obligation minima. Superfast penetration at 67.6% means roughly one-third of premises depend on older technologies for broadband connectivity, a higher proportion than in better-served districts.
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
1%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
TA5 splits into 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA5 1 | 224 | 64% | 10% | 10% |
| TA5 2 | 273 | 70% | 39% | 39% |
All TA5 1 postcodes (224)
All TA5 2 postcodes (273)
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Living in Somerset
Somerset's TA5 reflects delayed infrastructure modernisation in parts of the county. Households here have mostly been passed by superfast rollouts, but next-generation gigabit fibre remains patchy. Moving to this postcode means accepting that most neighbours likely operate on 30-60 Mbps connectivity, and faster links are not reliably available.
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
TA5 broadband FAQs
Why does TA5 have lower fibre coverage than other Somerset postcodes?
Rural geography and lower population density historically delayed infrastructure investment here. Superfast was prioritised; full fibre rollout has not yet reached most of TA5.
Will fibre eventually reach all of TA5?
Future rollout depends on commercial viability and public funding. At 26% coverage today, expansion would take several years and is not guaranteed for all premises.
What connection speeds can I expect in TA5?
Most households here have superfast access, meaning 30-60 Mbps typical download speeds. Gigabit is available to only one-quarter of postcodes, so broadband options remain limited for many.
Is it worth upgrading if I live in a below-superfast postcode here?
Universal Service Obligation guarantees minimum 10 Mbps download, so you have legal recourse if you fall below that. For voluntary upgrades, check provider plans, though investment in TA5 has historically been slow.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in TA5 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