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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

TA70EG

Fore Street

TA78RB

Front Street

TA65PG

Bedford Close

TA64UB

Ashgrove Way

TA78QX

Frys Cottages

TA70LR

Lakewall

TA70ED

Main Road

TA64FL

Regal Walk

TA64GR

Mayfair Close

TA65SJ

St Thomas Court

TA64FZ

Regents Walk

TA64YW

Coral Avenue

TA65GA

Logan Grove

TA70EJ

Standards Road

TA64DP

Topaz Drive

TA78PJ

Bath Road

TA78PT

New Road

TA64XX

Janson Close

TA65DZ

Canworth Way

TA70EW

Broadstone

TA78RH

Brentsfield Lane

TA70LT

Hooper's Lane

TA78PN

Bath Road

TA64XW

Hazelwood Drive

TA64UH

Poplar Road

TA64EA

Pear Tree Close

TA64GA

Britannia Way

TA64EX

Severn Close

TA64UL

Pelham Court

TA64WT

Pearl Close

TA78PD

Church Road

TA65FU

Strawberry Drive

TA70AD

River Lane

TA64UU

Walton Close

TA64ES

Sovereign Road

TA64LF

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA64FU

Bath Road

TA78PA

Church Road

TA78RP

St Marys Close

TA64ET

Petrel Close

TA65NR

Sedgemoor Road

TA78RW

Moor Drove

TA65DD

Walnut Drive

TA64UX

Deal Close

TA65SD

St Davids Court

TA65DW

Nightingale Close

TA64HQ

Cloverton Drive

TA65GD

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA70AZ

Knights Close

TA64UE

Ivygrove Close

TA64FA

Beech Road

TA65GB

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA64YB

Sully Close

TA64GD

Clarence Terrace

TA70LB

Southview Road

TA70HP

Grays Avenue

TA78PH

Bath Road

TA64TU

Bower Lane

TA78FX

Bartons Close

TA65HL

Plum Lane

TA64TA

Sapphire Drive

TA65FF

Blackberry Way

TA78QB

Eastside Lane

TA78PW

Bath Road

TA64UN

Purley Drive

TA65SL

Stratton Close

TA65NL

Sedgemoor Road

TA65DR

Willow Walk

TA70LJ

Summerfield Close

TA64RR

Express Park

TA64EU

Rosevean Close

TA64YF

Pollard Road

TA64UF

Withygrove Close

TA64WH

Majestic Road

TA65NY

Kingfisher Close

TA64NU

Hornbeam Close

TA65NX

Somerset Road

TA65PN

Suffolk Close

TA64NT

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA64QB

Bristol Road

TA65DL

Ruborough Road

TA64DZ

Apple Tree Close

TA64EB

Almond Tree Close

TA65BP

Westonzoyland Road

TA64YP

Beaumont Road

TA65DA

Alderney Road

TA64TD

Bower Fields

TA64UJ

Purley Drive

TA65DH

Shearwater Close

TA64LE

Squibbs Close

TA64WB

Kings Road

TA78RL

Ward Lane

TA78RE

Front Street

TA64LA

Tynte Road

TA64FS

Royal Drive

TA64EW

Beech Road

TA70ER

Townsend

TA65PB

Heather Close

TA64EF

Lime Tree Close

TA65DJ

Ruborough Road

Data Sources

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