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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

TA65SF

St Peters Court

TA78PG

Bath Road

TA70HY

Summerway Drove

TA64YU

Peridot Close

TA70ES

Liney Road

TA64XR

Knightsbridge Way

TA70LL

Oakley Close

TA65SG

St James Court

TA64HB

Windsor Road

TA64YZ

Nero Close

TA78QP

Crows Lane

TA64RW

Cambridge Grove

TA64GH

Belgravia Drive

TA65DN

Ruborough Road

TA64GF

Noble Street

TA64XQ

Augusta Drive

TA64WA

Bristol Road

TA64XD

Tulip Tree Road

TA70JA

Westonzoyland Road

TA78QW

Chedzoy Lane

TA70EE

Fore Street

TA64EJ

Mayflower Close

TA70HS

Francis Reed Close

TA64GX

Jewel Close

TA64EG

Mulberry Tree Close

TA64WN

Hamilton Drive

TA64HA

Windsor Road

TA78PL

Crancombe Lane

TA70EF

Fore Street

TA78RJ

Rugg's Drove

TA65PS

Somerset Gardens

TA78PR

Bath Road

TA65PJ

Stafford Road

TA70LE

Main Road

TA64YN

Hanworth Drive

TA65BW

Westonzoyland Road

TA64XU

Kilburn Drive

TA64DQ

Bloom Row

TA64XY

Leyton Drive

TA70HT

Judys Orchard

TA78QT

Higher Road

TA70EL

Standards Road

TA65PW

Pembroke Road

TA64FG

Kings Road

TA65SB

Somerville Way

TA64YR

Beaumont Road

TA64WW

Brimley Grove

TA64EE

Hawthorn Close

TA65DT

Chestnut Close

TA65PD

Heather Close

TA78PP

Bath Road

TA78RD

Front Street

TA70EU

Liney Road

TA64YT

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA64UY

Larch Close

TA64GB

Westminster Way

TA64HW

Parkway

TA65PE

Warwick Avenue

TA70DP

Kicks Farm Close

TA70LA

Southview Road

TA64XF

Peach Tree Close

TA64XH

Springley Road

TA64EN

Laburnum Close

TA64HH

Sandringham Close

TA70HJ

Kings Drive

TA64FE

Japonica Close

TA70LZ

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA65NT

Somerset Road

TA64WL

Ruby Drive

TA64GN

Alberta Way

TA64XG

Plum Tree Close

TA78QL

Zeta Close

TA70EZ

Standards Road

TA65EA

Beckworth Close

TA64DW

The Copse

TA78RF

Front Street

TA64HE

Blenheim Road

TA78JW

Frys Lane

TA65DS

Kestrel Close

TA65NS

Sedgemoor Road

TA65PL

Norfolk Close

TA64GJ

Belgravia Drive

TA65PR

Dorset Road

TA70HD

Bussex Square

TA64FH

Imperial Way

TA70HG

Monmouth Road

TA65BX

Alderney Road

TA78QD

Bradney Lane

TA70HQ

Kings Drive

TA64FQ

Hampstead Drive

TA65PA

Sussex Close

TA65DP

Cedar Close

TA64HD

Windsor Road

TA64GY

Emerald Way

TA65NZ

Sussex Avenue

TA64GZ

Kings Road

TA64HF

Hampton Close

TA78NZ

Tracey Close

TA70HH

Sycamore Close

TA70LH

Cranwell Close

Data Sources

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