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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 108 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
108
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
61.17(+86%)
Shoplifting
17.82(+167%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.29(+1%)
Public order
12.77(+94%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.66(+64%)
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 168 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached49£330,000
Flats3£115,000
Semi-Detached58£245,000
Terraced58£202,250

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

TA64YH

Hatfield Drive

TA70HZ

Westonzoyland Road

TA64TS

Bath Road

TA65NR

Sedgemoor Road

TA70EH

Hamrod Lane

TA70LJ

Summerfield Close

TA64FS

Royal Drive

TA64FW

Whitehall Drive

TA64UA

Whitfield Road

TA65NN

Sedgemoor Road

TA65NY

Kingfisher Close

TA70EP

Church Lane

TA78RB

Front Street

TA78RJ

Rugg's Drove

TA78RP

St Marys Close

TA64WH

Majestic Road

TA65DR

Willow Walk

TA65GD

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA65SF

St Peters Court

TA70EF

Fore Street

TA64FR

Kings Walk

TA64WR

Jade Close

TA64WU

Chester Place

TA65PS

Somerset Gardens

TA64ET

Petrel Close

TA64GG

Chatsworth Drive

TA64UE

Ivygrove Close

TA64WT

Pearl Close

TA64EN

Laburnum Close

TA64YD

Maple Court

TA64YG

Hatfield Drive

TA64YP

Beaumont Road

TA65SA

Somerville Way

TA64EG

Mulberry Tree Close

TA64XR

Knightsbridge Way

TA64YR

Beaumont Road

TA64YU

Peridot Close

TA64YY

Vita Avenue

TA64YZ

Nero Close

TA65PA

Sussex Close

TA65PG

Bedford Close

TA70LR

Lakewall

TA64FL

Regal Walk

TA64HA

Windsor Road

TA64WL

Ruby Drive

TA65DT

Chestnut Close

TA65FX

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA78QQ

Higher Road

TA64RN

Express Park

TA64XW

Hazelwood Drive

TA65DG

Wye Avenue

TA65SD

St Davids Court

TA70HH

Sycamore Close

TA70LA

Southview Road

TA64GT

Lancaster Close

TA64UR

Avebury Drive

TA64US

Opal Walk

TA65PH

Stafford Road

TA65SW

Somerville Way

TA70ED

Main Road

TA70HT

Judys Orchard

TA65HL

Plum Lane

TA65PR

Dorset Road

TA70FE

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA64HW

Parkway

TA64EB

Almond Tree Close

TA64UL

Pelham Court

TA64WN

Hamilton Drive

TA64XG

Plum Tree Close

TA65DA

Alderney Road

TA65DB

Wrenmoor Close

TA65NT

Somerset Road

TA78RE

Front Street

TA64WG

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA64YB

Sully Close

TA64YN

Hanworth Drive

TA65FF

Blackberry Way

TA70HD

Bussex Square

TA70HG

Monmouth Road

TA64TU

Bower Lane

TA64UN

Purley Drive

TA64XT

Kingsdown Close

TA64YW

Coral Avenue

TA65PB

Heather Close

TA65FZ

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA64EP

Ash Close

TA64TT

Bower Lane

TA70JB

Burdenham Drove

TA78FB

Eastside Lane

TA64YE

Thompson Close

TA64ES

Sovereign Road

TA64HD

Windsor Road

TA64TA

Sapphire Drive

TA64FN

Empress Court

TA64FP

Kings Drive

TA64FZ

Regents Walk

TA64HJ

Westwood Road

TA64NR

Broadoak Road

TA64UU

Walton Close

TA64UY

Larch Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.