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Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

England / South West / Somerset / Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

About

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip is a ward in Somerset, covering areas to the east of Bridgwater town and the village of Bawdrip. The ward includes residential neighborhoods, farmland, and stretches along the River Parrett. Bridgwater town provides local amenities, while Bawdrip retains a more rural character with historic buildings and open countryside.

The area has transport links via the A38 and M5 motorway, connecting it to Taunton and Bristol. Industrial sites near Bridgwater contrast with the quieter surroundings of Bawdrip, which features a 12th-century church and agricultural land. The ward balances urban and rural elements, with a mix of housing, commerce, and farming shaping its identity.

Area overview

On average Bridgwater East & Bawdrip has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip is £44,243 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).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 181 recent sales, the median property price is £229,950 in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £955,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£317,000
Flats6£121,525
Semi-Detached73£238,500
Terraced66£201,000

10 years price trend in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

All postcodes in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA65DF

Cormorant Close

TA65SL

Sheridan Close

TA70DP

Kicks Farm Close

TA70EB

Main Road

TA70ER

Townsend

TA70LS

Hooper's Lane

TA78QW

Chedzoy Lane

TA78RQ

Brentsfield Lane

TA64FD

Sycamore Close

TA64FE

Japonica Close

TA64FJ

Bristol Road

TA64FQ

Hampstead Drive

TA64LB

Peace Close

TA65DY

Alderney Road

TA70HW

Wade Close

TA78PB

Shaws Orchard

TA78PL

Crancombe Lane

TA78PP

Bath Road

TA78PR

Bath Road

TA78QY

Manor Drive

TA64GS

Bloomsbury Drive

TA64UJ

Purley Drive

TA65DH

Shearwater Close

TA65HH

Dunwear Lane

TA65NS

Sedgemoor Road

TA70LD

Southview Road

TA78PW

Bath Road

TA78RL

Ward Lane

TA65FY

Bridgwater East

TA64FH

Imperial Way

TA64NS

Bower Lane

TA64UH

Poplar Road

TA70JS

Axe Road

TA78PF

Bath Road

TA78QD

Bradney Lane

TA64DJ

Bridgwater East

TA64GL

Alberta Way

TA64GX

Jewel Close

TA64HE

Blenheim Road

TA64UB

Ashgrove Way

TA64WW

Brimley Grove

TA65BP

Alderney Road

TA65DL

Kestrel Close

TA65PD

Heather Close

TA65PQ

Stafford Road

TA70AA

Dunwear Lane

TA70AD

River Lane

TA70EE

Fore Street

TA70EJ

Standards Road

TA70HZ

Summerway Drove

TA78PJ

Bath Road

TA78PU

Church Road

TA78QB

Eastside Lane
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.