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County or areaSomerset
Postcode districtTA1
Telephone code01759
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 16 h 33 min4:57 am – 9:30 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 55 min8:13 am – 4:07 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People8,667 residentsin the Taunton Wilton census areaMedian age 46.84,465 households54% of homes owner-occupied37% owned outright15% social rented, 30% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting4.9% unemployment rate55% of adults are economically active, 3,935 in work, 31% retiredMain industries: health and social work 26%, retail and wholesale 12%, education 10%Getting to work: 26% work from home, 42% go by car, 3% take public transport, 28% walk or cycle73% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages39% of adults hold a degree or higher17% have no qualifications, 5% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 89%2% cannot speak English wellSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 22°C, lows 12°CColdest month February: highs 9°C, lows 2°C845 mm of rain a year, 22 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November34 days of air frost, 14 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 2 to 9°CJFebruary: 2 to 9°CFMarch: 4 to 11°CMApril: 4 to 14°CAMay: 7 to 17°CMJune: 11 to 20°CJJuly: 12 to 22°CJAugust: 12 to 22°CASeptember: 10 to 19°CSOctober: 8 to 15°CONovember: 5 to 11°CNDecember: 3 to 9°CD25°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksSteps Waterlake · under a mileCotlake Hillhill · under a mileStone Gallows Hillhill · 1.2 miThe Grovewoodland · 1.8 miLuxhay Reservoirreservoir · 3.8 miLeigh Reservoirreservoir · 3.9 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesTrull Greenpark · under a mileGoodland Gardenspark · under a mileVivary Park Golf Coursegolf course · under a mile · 24 haMillennum Gardenpark · 1.1 miGalmington Playing Fieldplaying field · under a mile · 4 haGalmington Allotmentsallotments · under a mileSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes55 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197011 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 25 Feb 197444 mi away, NewportMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 8 Feb 202613 mi away, Chard, SomersetSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 5.8 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.0 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within UK limits, above the WHO guideline for PM2.5Source: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband83% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband100% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)Every premises can get at least 10 Mbit/s (the universal service obligation)4,906 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation29 m95 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 15 to 56 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalBft Southmead Musgrove Park Hospitalunder a mileGP surgeryCollege Way Surgery15 surgeries within 2 milesunder a milePharmacyWell10 pharmacies within 2 milesunder a mileDentistParkfield Surgeriesunder a mileSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
SchoolsWithin 2 mi26 schools16 primary, 2 secondary, 4 independent, 2 special, 1 sixth form, 1 otherPrimaryBishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Tauntonages 5-11, 423 pupilsunder a mileIndependentQueen's Collegeages 3-19, 613 pupilsunder a mileSecondaryThe Castle Schoolages 11-19, 1,207 pupilsunder a mileCollegeUniversity Centre Somerset College Group10.3 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportExeter International Airport EXT23 miMajor airportCardiff International Airport CWL29 miRailway stationTaunton1.3 miBus stationCoach ParkTauntonunder a mileFerryBridgwater Ferry Terminal11 miBus stops106 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the TA1 postcode district.


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133 Home improvement in Wilton in 17 categories

 

 

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96 Education in Wilton in 23 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Wilton

  • Ocean Fish Bar - Bridgwater

    Bar

    82-84 Bath Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4PL

    10.3 miles away

    5 star reviewLove coming to this chip shop as all the staff are polite nd friendly nd treat customers very well

  • Excel Fish Bar - Bridgwater

    Bar

    73 West Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3RH

    9.5 miles away

    5 star reviewBest fish and chips in bridgwater

  • Ruishton Inn - Huntworth, somerset

    Bar

    87 Fore Street Bridgwater Road Meads Crossing, Huntworth, somerset, TA3 5JW

    3 miles away

    5 star reviewA warm welcome is always given from Malcolm and Caroline. Nothing is too much trouble. They always welcome ...

  • Stonemasons - Ilminster

    Bar

    Harts Close, Ilminster, TA19 9DJ

    9.8 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent meal two meals for one. Full table service.Will go again.

  • Orchard Inn - West Huntspill, Highbridge

    Bar

    102 Church Road, West Huntspill, Highbridge, TA9 3SA

    15 miles away

    4 star reviewThis is the Inn of choice for me and my wife. Always a great welcome, good pint and a ...

 

Top restaurants in Wilton

  • Dannys Garden - Chard

    Fast Food Restaurant

    Gammons Hill, Chard, TA20 1HG

    11.3 miles away

    5 star reviewBrilliant service, great food,amazing value

  • Gurkha 3 - Taunton

    Indian Restaurant

    93-95 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1PB

    1.2 miles away

    5 star reviewThe Sunday buffet is brilliant! Tasty starters and main courses. Excellent value.

  • Little Italy Restaurant - Taunton

    Italian Restaurant

    Coal Orchard, Taunton, TA1 3TP

    0.8 miles away

    5 star reviewVery authentic food , delicious,each dish made from scratch

  • Viceroy - Dunkeswell, Honiton

    Culme Way, Dunkeswell, Honiton, EX14 4JP

    11.4 miles away

    5 star reviewBeen going here for years. Never had a bad meal. Service had gotten slower recently but I know they are ...

  • Open Rice - Taunton

    Chinese Restaurant

    27 Kingston Road, Taunton, TA2 7SA

    1.4 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat food. Friendly service.

 

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Top takeaways in Wilton

  • Crackers - Bridgwater

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    104B Kendale Road, Bridgwater, TA6 3QF

    9.9 miles away

    5 star reviewProbably the best fish and chips in town. Always cooked to order and very freindly customer service

  • Ozzy's Fish & Chips - Uffculme, Cullompton

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    8 Commercial Road, Uffculme, Cullompton, EX15 3EB

    11.7 miles away

    5 star reviewozzys fish and chips are the best

  • Morgans - Taunton

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    49-51 Hamilton Road, Taunton, TA1 2EL

    1.6 miles away

    5 star reviewFriendly and quick service, great food and prices are good too

  • Smilies Plaice - Taunton

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    12B East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3EW

    1.1 miles away

    5 star reviewBest fish and chips in Taunton 😊

  • Jade Garden - Bridgwater

    Pollard Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4YA

    10.7 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent food every time :-)

 

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Top home improvement in Wilton

  • CMD Plumbing & Heating - Bridgwater

    Plumber

    The Arches South Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 5JQ

    9.9 miles away

    5 star reviewBeing new to the area, not knowing local businesses, I found CMD Plumbing and Heating online. He gave me a ...

  • Kevin Stacey Painter & Decorator - Bridgwater

    Painter Decorator

    13 Hack Ln, Bridgwater, TA5 1EY

    10.1 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent workmanship completing our Hall stairs and landing to a high quality finish. The works were undertaken to fit into ...

  • Pro glide plastering - Taunton

    Plasterer

    2 Lambrook Road, Taunton, TA12AB

    1.5 miles away

    5 star reviewI I have used Jamie ftom Pro Glide plastering on numerous occasions and my honest opinion is that he is ...

  • Mossman M J - Watchet

    Electrician

    28 Liddymore Road, Watchet, TA23 0DT

    14.9 miles away

    5 star reviewLong time no see. A lovely chap who did 2 installations for us on our self builds to a very ...

  • J R McDonald - Chilson, Chard

    Plumber

    39 Queens Walk Pond Close, Chilson, Chard, TA20 2NX

    14 miles away

    5 star reviewRetired

 

Top health and beauty in Wilton

  • Sarah Hodge Hairdressing Group - Chard

    Beauty

    34 Holyrood Street, Chard, TA20 2AJ

    11.4 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic! Chard Salon always make me feel welcome & comfortable, staff are friendly and very good at what they do ...

  • Honiton Sports - Honiton

    Sportswear Store

    66 High Street, Honiton, EX14 1PD

    14.6 miles away

    5 star reviewHoniton Sports Shop now have new owners and are open from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm. I found them to be ...

  • Cleos - Highbridge

    Clinic

    112 Church Street, Highbridge, TA9 3HN

    16 miles away

    5 star reviewgreat place always a happy ending

  • Reds Unisex Hair & Nails - Nether Stowey, Bridgwater

    Hairdresser

    Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, TA5 1LW

    10.1 miles away

    5 star reviewOutstanding salon. Very welcoming and excellent customer service from all staff members. Salon owner rachael cut and highlighted my hair. ...

  • TOFS The Original Factory Shop - Chard

    Sportswear Store

    5 Holyrood Street Great Western Road, Chard, TA20 1EQ

    11.3 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat shop. A selection of almost anything.

 

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Top property services in Wilton

  • Cooper Associates - St James Street, Taunton

    Mortgage Broker

    40 St James Buildings, St James Street, Taunton, TA1 1JR

    1 miles away

    5 star reviewTom Jackson and the team at Cooper Associates were fantastic. The process was faultless from start to finish with excellent ...

 

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