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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

TA65PW

Pembroke Road

TA70LF

St Marys Road

TA78PY

Church Road

TA79AG

Ford Lane

TA64NT

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA64XJ

Malvern Close

TA70LG

Vicarage Close

TA78PG

Bath Road

TA78QE

Stone Drove

TA64FU

Bath Road

TA64GB

Westminster Way

TA64XB

Palm Tree Close

TA70ES

Liney Road

TA64EQ

Pine Tree Close

TA64ER

Juniper Close

TA64GU

Bath Road

TA64LD

Popham Close

TA78QS

Chedzoy Lane

TA78RG

Front Street

TA64FY

Bayswater Drive

TA64XS

Kensington Gardens

TA64YF

Pollard Road

TA65HJ

Stoles Cottages

TA70FG

Juno Grove

TA78JW

Frys Lane

TA78PT

New Road

TA78QR

Chedzoy Lane

TA64PD

Musk Close

TA64XX

Janson Close

TA64YT

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA65GA

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA64EU

Rosevean Close

TA64EW

Beech Road

TA64HB

Windsor Road

TA64RW

Cambridge Grove

TA64XD

Tulip Tree Road

TA65SG

St James Court

TA78PD

Church Road

TA64XP

Holly Close

TA65SP

Spencer Close

TA78PN

Bath Road

TA78QX

Frys Cottages

TA64GN

Alberta Way

TA64GZ

Kings Road

TA65SB

Somerville Way

TA70EU

Liney Road

TA70LH

Cranwell Close

TA78QZ

Manor Road

TA64WS

Amber Close

TA65PF

Warwick Avenue

TA70HF

Monmouth Road

TA64DU

Beech Drive

TA64EA

Pear Tree Close

TA64LF

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA65DD

Walnut Drive

TA65SJ

St Thomas Court

TA65SN

Sheridan Close

TA70EZ

Standards Keep

TA70HN

Kirk Drive

TA78QA

South View

TA78QL

Zeta Close

TA78RN

Ward Lane

TA64DQ

Bloom Row

TA64DZ

Apple Tree Close

TA64EH

Fir Tree Close

TA64FG

Kings Road

TA64HH

Sandringham Close

TA64LE

Squibbs Close

TA70LW

Load Lane

TA64FB

Birch Close

TA64RR

Express Park

TA64UF

Withygrove Close

TA70EG

Fore Street

TA70FF

Vulcan Drive

TA70HQ

Kings Drive

TA70LP

Lakewall

TA70LQ

Woodland Avenue

TA64WP

Hamilton Drive

TA70HL

Willow Close

TA64UX

Deal Close

TA65DQ

Roe Close

TA70AZ

Knights Close

TA70LL

Oakley Close

TA64EF

Lime Tree Close

TA64TD

Bower Fields

TA64XZ

Willow Court

TA65DS

Kestrel Close

TA70ET

Liney Road

TA78PZ

Bradney Lane

TA64EJ

Mayflower Close

TA65DZ

Canworth Way

TA65PP

Dorset Road

TA64UG

Eldergrove Close

TA65BX

Alderney Road

TA65PE

Warwick Avenue

TA70HA

Gelosia Close

TA70HJ

Kings Drive

TA78FX

Bartons Close

TA65GB

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA65SL

Stratton Close

Data Sources

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