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Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

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About

The Bridgwater East & Bawdrip ward encompasses a mix of residential and rural landscapes on the eastern fringes of Bridgwater town. The area includes the historic village of Bawdrip, centred around its 13th-century church, and extends into modern housing developments that have expanded the town's footprint. The land is largely flat, characteristic of the Somerset Levels, with agricultural fields and drainage channels defining the open spaces between settlements. The ward is bordered by the River Parrett to the west, a key geographical feature shaping its boundary.

Economically, the area is connected to Bridgwater's industrial and commercial activities, including the nearby combined cycle gas turbine power station. Local life revolves around village community events and facilities, such as the primary school and village hall in Bawdrip. The presence of the M5 motorway running through the ward provides major transport links, while the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal offers a route for leisure and wildlife along its eastern edge.

Area overview

On average Bridgwater East & Bawdrip has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip is £49,656 per year. There are 5 schools in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bridgwater East & Bawdrip is home to around 12,293 people, with a population density of about 336.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip Population
12,293
Population density
336.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.31(+87%)
Shoplifting
21.15(+220%)
Public order
15.94(+144%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.56(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.17(+57%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,098
90.29%
Other White
713
5.8%
Indian
67
0.55%
Other Asian
62
0.5%
African
61
0.5%
Total population: 12,291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,216
21.98%
Level 3 (A level)
2,053
20.37%
No qualifications
1,876
18.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,658
16.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,229
12.19%
Total 16+ residents: 10,081

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,901
35.61%
Owns outright
1,880
35.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
981
18.37%
Other social rented
310
5.81%
Social rents from council
106
1.99%
Total households: 5,339

Property prices in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £253,750 in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bridgwater East & Bawdrip in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached53£325,000£3,231
Flats3£110,000£2,692
Semi-Detached56£245,000£3,117
Terraced48£200,000£3,267

10 years median price trend in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip.

All postcodes in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA70LU

Andersea

TA64XJ

Malvern Close

TA64FW

Whitehall Drive

TA78RG

Front Street

TA78PF

Bath Road

TA70HN

Kirk Drive

TA70LN

School Road

TA64WP

Hamilton Drive

TA64WR

Jade Close

TA78PU

Church Road

TA64YE

Thompson Close

TA70AB

Dunwear Lane

TA70JS

Springway Lane

TA65BZ

Cherry Close

TA65DB

Wrenmoor Close

TA64XP

Holly Close

TA65BY

Alderney Road

TA64LD

Popham Close

TA64UQ

Oakgrove Way

TA65PH

Stafford Road

TA65DG

Wye Avenue

TA64ED

Wilkins Road

TA65FX

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA70FE

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA70EB

Main Road

TA64EZ

Wilkins Road

TA64PD

Musk Close

TA64XB

Palm Tree Close

TA64HL

Linley Close

TA65HH

Dunwear Lane

TA70LP

Lakewall

TA70HL

Willow Close

TA70HZ

Westonzoyland Road

TA64TS

Bath Road

TA65DQ

Roe Close

TA65HJ

Stoles Cottages

TA64FY

Bayswater Drive

TA64FD

Sycamore Close

TA70LS

Hoopers Drove

TA65SH

St Pauls Court

TA64UG

Eldergrove Close

TA78PQ

Bradney Lane

TA64FR

Kings Walk

TA64DJ

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA70HE

Monmouth Road

TA64GG

Chatsworth Drive

TA78QJ

Horsey Lane

TA65SA

Somerville Way

TA78QZ

Manor Road

TA64GQ

Augusta Drive

TA70FG

Juno Grove

TA70LD

Southview Road

TA64FX

Regents Court

TA65SN

Sheridan Close

TA64FJ

Bristol Road

TA78PY

Church Road

TA78QR

Chedzoy Lane

TA70EH

Hamrod Lane

TA64GL

Balmoral Drive

TA64GE

Devonshire Way

TA64GT

Lancaster Close

TA64EL

Wilkins Road

TA64RN

Express Park

TA64XL

Claremont Grove

TA78FB

Eastside Lane

TA78RQ

Three Oaks Cottages

TA64UW

Windsor Drive

TA64FN

Empress Court

TA64FP

Kings Drive

TA64ER

Juniper Close

TA65SP

Spencer Close

TA70EP

Church Lane

TA78QQ

Higher Road

TA78QS

Chedzoy Lane

TA78QE

Stone Drove

TA70AA

River Lane

TA64UZ

Teak Close

TA64WG

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA65NW

Sedgemoor Road

TA64EP

Ash Close

TA70DZ

Main Road

TA78PE

Bath Road

TA78PX

Greenfield Lane

TA78QA

South View

TA64TX

Bower Lane

TA64XS

Kensington Gardens

TA65SW

Somerville Way

TA64FT

Royal Drive

TA78PZ

Bradney Lane

TA64EH

Fir Tree Close

TA70FF

Vulcan Drive

TA64GS

Bloomsbury Drive

TA70ET

Liney Road

TA70JB

Burdenham Drove

TA78PS

Bawdrip Lane

TA65DY

Alderney Road

TA70LQ

Woodland Avenue

TA78RN

Ward Lane

TA64YA

Pollard Road

TA65FZ

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.