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Bridgwater South

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About

Bridgwater South encompasses a mix of residential streets and light industrial estates on the southern side of the town. The area is defined by its proximity to the tidal River Parrett, with the Bristol Channel beyond. Housing primarily consists of post-war terraced homes and some modern developments, serving a local workforce. The district is practical in character, with its economy tied to logistics and manufacturing operations located off the main thoroughfares.

A key feature is the notable rise of the town's land, with streets like St John Street climbing steadily from the river level. This elevation offers views across the lower-lying Somerset Levels to the south and east. The area functions as a gateway to the expansive, engineered landscape of the moors and rhynes. Local infrastructure focuses on connectivity, with major roads leading out towards the M5 motorway and the neighbouring village of Puriton.

Area overview

On average Bridgwater South has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 161 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bridgwater South is £40,382 per year. There are 4 schools in Bridgwater South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bridgwater South is home to around 7,827 people, with a population density of about 4,138.9 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
161
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
34.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bridgwater South Population
7,827
Population density
4,138.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
91.35(+177%)
Shoplifting
30.02(+350%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.34(+81%)
Public order
22.61(+243%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.69(+126%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,665
85.15%
Other White
720
9.2%
Indian
85
1.09%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
58
0.74%
Other
49
0.63%
Total population: 7,827

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,513
24.59%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,160
18.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
996
16.18%
Level 3 (A level)
987
16.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
853
13.86%
Total 16+ residents: 6,154

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
700
21.61%
Owns with a mortgage
697
21.52%
Owns outright
694
21.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
580
17.91%
Other social rented
482
14.88%
Total households: 3,239

Property prices in Bridgwater South

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Bridgwater South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £630,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bridgwater South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£340,725
Flats7£112,000
Semi-Detached13£270,000
Terraced27£193,000

10 years median price trend in Bridgwater South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgwater South.

All postcodes in Bridgwater South

TA67HD

St Matthews Field

TA66ZD

Blackhorse Close

TA66AR

Hamp Street

TA66AY

Hamp Green Rise

TA66EQ

Queens Road

TA67EX

Durleigh Road

TA63RL

Parkway

TA66AF

Taunton Road

TA66BB

Taunton Road

TA66HG

Ashford Close

TA67ET

Albert Street

TA67EY

Durleigh Road

TA63PJ

Friarn Avenue

TA66BG

Taunton Road

TA66EH

Edinburgh Road

TA66XY

Paragon Place

TA66DR

King George Avenue

TA66JD

Rhode Lane

TA66JT

Penlea Avenue

TA63LS

Taunton Road

TA66HQ

Barrows Close

TA66DL

Parkstone Avenue

TA66EN

Millwood Close

TA66BU

Southgate Avenue

TA66HP

Berry Close

TA66LH

Risemoor Road

TA66EL

Edinburgh Road

TA66HU

Rhode Lane

TA63EF

Manley Gardens

TA63RQ

Albert Street

TA66XB

Rhode Lane

TA67EU

West Street

TA67LQ

Woodbury Road

TA66DE

Sunnymead

TA66DS

King George Avenue

TA67HF

Halswell Close

TA66JP

Elmside Road

TA63PA

Old Taunton Road

TA66BH

Patricia Mews

TA66AZ

Hamp Green Rise

TA67LG

Woodbury Road

TA63NZ

St Saviours Avenue

TA63SA

Old Taunton Road

TA66BL

Taunton Road

TA66HF

Bowerings Road

TA66JQ

Beechwood

TA63RS

Westfield Close

TA66JA

Rhode Lane

TA66JN

Furlongs Avenue

TA67HE

Halswell Close

TA66BZ

Ludlow Close

TA66UR

Bryer Close

TA67HT

Durleigh Close

TA66JG

Rhode Lane

TA67BQ

Oakmear Road

TA66EG

Queens Road

TA63NU

Old Taunton Road

TA67NF

Triscombe Avenue

TA63RJ

West Street

TA63RY

Charter Close

TA66YB

Biddiscombe Close

TA66BE

Taunton Road

TA66JL

The Green

TA66YF

Haggett Close

TA66EP

Malborough Close

TA66HA

Rhode Lane

TA66BA

Taunton Road

TA63RR

Westfield Close

TA63FB

Bridgwater South

TA66HE

Bowerings Road

TA66BD

Taunton Road

TA67AT

Great Oak Close

TA66WL

Toll House Gardens

TA66AT

Ashleigh Terrace

TA66DU

King George Avenue

TA66WN

Davies Close

TA66HN

Wolmer Close

TA66AP

Hamp Avenue

TA66AX

Ashleigh Avenue

TA66JB

Rhode Lane

TA66JH

Sunnybank Road

TA66LB

Risemoor Road

TA66WY

Ashleigh Terrace

TA66AD

Taunton Road

TA66HD

Bowerings Road

TA67BW

Morgan Street

TA66AG

Fernleigh Avenue

TA66JE

Rhode Lane

TA66JU

Penlea Avenue

TA66RU

Sedge Close

TA67LN

Triscombe Avenue

TA63SD

Old Taunton Road

TA66BQ

Taunton Road

TA66DP

Marlborough Avenue

TA63NY

Old Taunton Road

TA66ED

York Road

TA67AR

Phillips Close

TA67HS

Park Road

TA66AL

Hamp Ward

TA66DX

Athlone Road

Data Sources

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