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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

TA70DP

Kicks Farm Close

TA70LS

Hoopers Drove

TA64DP

Topaz Drive

TA64EL

Wilkins Road

TA64GE

Devonshire Way

TA64GF

Noble Street

TA65DF

Cormorant Close

TA70EB

Main Road

TA70ER

Townsend

TA78QW

Chedzoy Lane

TA78RQ

Three Oaks Cottages

TA64FQ

Hampstead Drive

TA65DY

Alderney Road

TA70HW

Wade Close

TA78PB

Shaw'S Orchard

TA64FD

Sycamore Close

TA64FE

Japonica Close

TA64FJ

Bristol Road

TA64LB

Peace Close

TA78PL

Crancombe Lane

TA78PP

Bath Road

TA78PR

Bath Road

TA78QY

Manor Drive

TA64UJ

Purley Drive

TA65DH

Shearwater Close

TA78PW

Bath Road

TA78RL

Ward Lane

TA64GS

Bloomsbury Drive

TA65HH

Dunwear Lane

TA65NS

Sedgemoor Road

TA70LD

Southview Road

TA64UH

Poplar Road

TA65FY

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA70JS

Springway Lane

TA78PF

Bath Road

TA78QD

Bradney Lane

TA64FH

Imperial Way

TA64NS

Whitebeam Close

TA64GL

Balmoral Drive

TA64GX

Jewel Close

TA64WW

Brimley Grove

TA65DL

Ruborough Road

TA65PQ

Stafford Road

TA70AD

River Lane

TA70EJ

Standards Road

TA78PJ

Bath Road

TA78PU

Church Road

TA78QB

Eastside Lane

TA64DJ

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA64HE

Blenheim Road

TA64UB

Ashgrove Way

TA65BP

Westonzoyland Road

TA65PD

Heather Close

TA70AA

River Lane

TA70EE

Fore Street

TA65FW

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

Data Sources

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