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County or areaSomerset
Postcode districtTA10
Telephone code01458
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 16 h 33 min4:56 am – 9:29 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 55 min8:11 am – 4:06 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People5,602 residentsin the Martock census areaMedian age 51.52,578 households73% of homes owner-occupied44% owned outright13% social rented, 13% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting3.0% unemployment rate55% of adults are economically active, 2,589 in work, 33% retiredMain industries: retail and wholesale 19%, health and social work 14%, manufacturing 12%Getting to work: 27% work from home, 64% go by car, 8% walk or cycle56% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages30% of adults hold a degree or higher17% have no qualifications, 8% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 22°C, lows 12°CColdest month January: highs 9°C, lows 2°C763 mm of rain a year, 20 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October42 days of air frost, 14 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 2 to 9°CJFebruary: 2 to 9°CFMarch: 3 to 11°CMApril: 5 to 14°CAMay: 7 to 18°CMJune: 10 to 20°CJJuly: 12 to 22°CJAugust: 12 to 22°CASeptember: 10 to 19°CSOctober: 8 to 15°CONovember: 5 to 12°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 landmarksLong Load Bridgebridge · under a mileBearley Househistoric site · 2.4 miThe Treasurers Househistoric site · 2.5 miLame Hillhill · under a mileBlunt's Hillhill · 1.0 miWitcombe Bottomvalley · 1.0 miWild Fowl Reservewater · 1.4 miPill Bridgebridge · 2.1 miSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps
Parks and green spacesLong Sutton Golf Clubgolf course · under a mile · 50 haFore Moor Allotmentallotments · under a mileCartgate Picnic Areapark · 2.7 mi · 3 haHam Hill Country Parkpark · 4.2 mi · 140 haCockle Moorpark · 3.6 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes43 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19708 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 25 Feb 197447 mi away, NewportMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 8 Feb 202612 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 4.0 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within UK limits, above the WHO guideline for PM2.5Source: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband92% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband99% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)Every premises can get at least 10 Mbit/s (the universal service obligation)2,811 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation17 m56 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 6 to 30 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalSouth Petherton Hospital4.0 miGP surgeryChurch Street Surgery, Martock2.5 miPharmacyWell2.5 miDentistPortman Healthcare LTD - Yeovil3.5 miPolice stationYeovil Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police7.1 miCash machineThe Cooperative Food Martock, North Street2.4 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Overture Maps
SchoolsWithin 2 mi2 schools2 primaryPrimaryLong Sutton CofE Primary Schoolages 4-11, 100 pupils1.5 miPrimaryAsh Church of England Primary Schoolages 2-11, 129 pupils1.6 miSecondaryHuish Episcopi Academyages 11-18, 1,192 pupils3.3 miCollegeYeovil College6.8 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportBristol Airport BRS26 miRailway stationYeovil Pen Mill7.8 miBus stationBus StationYeovil7.3 miFerryBridgwater Ferry Terminal14 miBus stops3 within a mileEV chargingPoGo ChargeYeovil3.6 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the TA10 postcode district.


32 Pubs in Long Load in 5 categories

 

 

108 Restaurants in Long Load in 19 categories

 

 

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255 Shops in Long Load in 53 categories

 

 

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39 Takeaways in Long Load in 7 categories

 

 

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186 Home improvement in Long Load in 27 categories

 

 

193 Health and beauty in Long Load in 30 categories

 

 

110 Attractions in Long Load in 16 categories

 

 

65 Property services in Long Load in 7 categories

 

 

126 Education in Long Load in 26 categories

 

 

25 Business services in Long Load in 9 categories

 

 

26 Leisure in Long Load in 10 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Long Load

  • Ocean Fish Bar - Bridgwater

    Bar

    82-84 Bath Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4PL

    13.3 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

    13.6 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

    12.5 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

    8.8 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

    17 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 Long Load

  • Burger King - Yeovil

    Cantabrian Restaurant

    2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ

    7.2 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent Staff, great food, great management team.

  • Bojangles - Street

    Chicken Restaurant

    157B High Street, Street, BA16 0ND

    8.2 miles away

    5 star reviewThis is a hairdressers!????????????

  • Forester's Arms - Yeovil

    Eastern European Restaurant

    Holywell, Yeovil, BA22 9NF

    7.3 miles away

    5 star reviewFANTASTIC FREE HOUSE!! Good Food. Good Music. Good Beers, Ciders and Wines. Good Times.

  • Dannys Garden - Chard

    Fast Food Restaurant

    Gammons Hill, Chard, TA20 1HG

    12.3 miles away

    5 star reviewBrilliant service, great food,amazing value

  • Gurkha 3 - Taunton

    Indian Restaurant

    93-95 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1PB

    14.8 miles away

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

 

Top banks in Long Load

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Top hotels in Long Load

 

Top shops in Long Load

  • Toy Barn - Sherborne

    Model Shop

    91 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 4JX

    11.9 miles away

    5 star reviewI strongly recommend this supplier both for excellent products and friendly, helpful and personal service.

  • Devils Den Of Tattoos - Yeovil

    Tattoo Shop

    115 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1NA

    7.4 miles away

    5 star reviewThank you Mike for doing my tattoo been going to devil's den for years and always will do.Very relaxing and ...

  • Hamish's Farm Shop & Café - Prowles Cross, Yeovil

    Ham Shop

    Badgers Halt Prowles Cross, Prowles Cross, Yeovil, BA22 9RF

    9.8 miles away

    5 star reviewBest cafe for miles. Great staff, great food

  • Fruit n Two Veg - Beaminster

    Convenience Store

    23 The Square, Beaminster, DT2 9NW

    13.7 miles away

    5 star reviewExceptionally high standard in the produce on sale. Always reliably sourced, mostly from the locality. The staff work hard to make the ...

  • Sue Ryder - Sherborne

    Discount Store

    4 Church Lane, Sherborne, DT9 3BP

    11.5 miles away

    5 star reviewAlways neat and tidy.

 

Top supermarkets in Long Load

Supermarkets yet to be reviewed

 

Top takeaways in Long Load

  • Crackers - Bridgwater

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    104B Kendale Road, Bridgwater, TA6 3QF

    13.9 miles away

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

  • Morgans - Taunton

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    49-51 Hamilton Road, Taunton, TA1 2EL

    14 miles away

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

  • Rising Sun - Yeovil

    Chinese Takeaway

    61 Princes Street, Yeovil, BA20 1EE

    7.1 miles away

    5 star reviewWe have just ordered another fantastic meal from here we cannot fault this Chinese,the food is always of the highest ...

  • Smilies Plaice - Taunton

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    12B East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3EW

    14.5 miles away

    5 star reviewBest fish and chips in Taunton 😊

  • Jade Garden - Bridgwater

    Pollard Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4YA

    12.8 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent food every time :-)

 

Top cinemas in Long Load

Cinemas yet to be reviewed

 

Top home improvement in Long Load

  • CMD Plumbing & Heating - Bridgwater

    Plumber

    The Arches South Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 5JQ

    12.9 miles away

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

  • Pro glide plastering - Taunton

    Plasterer

    2 Lambrook Road, Taunton, TA12AB

    14.2 miles away

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

  • Nigel Riggs Plumbing - Yeovil

    Plumber

    337 St Michaels Avenue, Yeovil, BA21 4ND

    6.7 miles away

    5 star reviewThank you for sorting my cistern out, would definitely recommend

  • S R B Plumbing - Somerton

    Plumber

    1 Buckland Rd, Somerton, TA11 6SJ

    3.7 miles away

    5 star reviewVery good service. Simon very friendly does a goog job and very tidy after. I had a leaky radiator rang ...

  • J R McDonald - Chilson, Chard

    Plumber

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

    14.8 miles away

    5 star reviewRetired

 

Top health and beauty in Long Load

  • Castle Veterinary Practice - Bridgwater

    Clinic

    3 Robins Drive, Bridgwater, TA6 4DL

    13.6 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best Veterinary Practice around they have treated both our dog's Milly and Tilly they are very good and treat ...

  • Keating Will - Crewkerne

    Surgeon

    Birches East Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7PE

    7.8 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent job. Good price completed on time. tidy worker. Very pleased. Thanks!

  • Sarah Hodge Hairdressing Group - Chard

    Beauty

    34 Holyrood Street, Chard, TA20 2AJ

    12.8 miles away

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

  • Cleos - Highbridge

    Clinic

    112 Church Street, Highbridge, TA9 3HN

    17.5 miles away

    5 star reviewgreat place always a happy ending

  • TOFS The Original Factory Shop - Chard

    Sportswear Store

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

    12.1 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat shop. A selection of almost anything.

 

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Top property services in Long Load

  • Cooper Associates - St James Street, Taunton

    Mortgage Broker

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

    14.8 miles away

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

 

Top education in Long Load

 

Top business services in Long Load

Business services yet to be reviewed

 

Top leisure in Long Load

  • Degregorio S - Bridgwater

    Car Servicing

    Axe Road, Bridgwater, TA6 5LB

    12.8 miles away

    5 star reviewWE ARE AT TAUNTON ROAD TA6 6LD 01278457041 sam@sdegregorio.co.uk