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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

TA64GU

Bath Road

TA79AG

Ford Lane

TA64YY

Vita Avenue

TA64UR

Avebury Drive

TA64UT

Duncombe Close

TA64NR

Broadoak Road

TA70HA

Gelosia Close

TA64DU

Beech Drive

TA64FB

Birch Close

TA70LF

St Marys Road

TA70HB

Monmouth Close

TA78RA

Pig Lane

TA70HF

Monmouth Road

TA64XE

Apricot Tree Close

TA65NU

Somerset Road

TA65PQ

Stafford Road

TA65DE

Cormorant Close

TA65PF

Warwick Avenue

TA70EX

Cheer Lane

TA70EQ

Load Lane

TA64UD

Elmgrove Close

TA78QY

Manor Drive

TA70EY

Cheer Lane

TA64US

Opal Walk

TA64TY

Bower Lane

TA65PP

Dorset Road

TA64EY

Irene Close

TA65FW

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA64XZ

Willow Court

TA64YH

Hatfield Drive

TA65SE

St Marks Court

TA64HG

Raglan Close

TA70HW

Wade Close

TA64HJ

Westwood Road

TA64NS

Whitebeam Close

TA64LB

Peace Close

TA78QU

Higher Road

TA64UA

Whitfield Road

TA64TR

Bath Road

TA64AW

Bristol Road

TA70LW

Load Lane

TA78PB

Shaw'S Orchard

TA79AQ

Chilton Polden Hill

TA65FY

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

TA64XT

Kingsdown Close

TA64WU

Chester Place

TA64TT

Bower Lane

TA64YD

Maple Court

TA64YG

Hatfield Drive

TA70LG

Vicarage Close

TA64XA

Magnolia Tree Road

TA64WS

Amber Close

TA65NN

Sedgemoor Road

TA65DF

Cormorant Close

TA64EQ

Pine Tree Close

TA65NP

Sedgemoor Road

Data Sources

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