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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 170 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
170
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
97.48(+192%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.94(+114%)
Shoplifting
25.68(+289%)
Public order
23.64(+261%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.59(+140%)
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 39 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Bridgwater South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £400,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bridgwater South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£310,000£2,743
Flats7£150,000£2,422
Semi-Detached8£250,000£2,570
Terraced21£199,950£2,330

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

TA66DN

Parkstone Avenue

TA66XY

Paragon Place

TA66DL

Parkstone Avenue

TA66YF

Haggett Close

TA66DS

King George Avenue

TA66HB

Rhode Lane

TA66HE

Bowerings Road

TA67AT

Great Oak Close

TA67ET

Albert Street

TA66BL

Taunton Road

TA66AZ

Hamp Green Rise

TA66HL

Whites Close

TA67HS

Park Road

TA67AN

Furze Close

TA66EF

Queens Road

TA66JD

Rhode Lane

TA66ZD

Blackhorse Close

TA63PJ

Friarn Avenue

TA63RJ

West Street

TA63LN

Broadway

TA66BQ

Taunton Road

TA67HD

St Matthews Field

TA66UR

Bryer Close

TA66JW

Furlongs Avenue

TA66BB

Taunton Road

TA66HN

Wolmer Close

TA66AU

Ashleigh Avenue

TA66BE

Taunton Road

TA66ET

Milne Close

TA66HZ

Rhode Lane

TA66JB

Rhode Lane

TA63RH

West Street

TA67EU

West Street

TA66EP

Malborough Close

TA63RF

Friarn Avenue

TA67HR

Durleigh Road

TA66EQ

Queens Road

TA63SB

Old Taunton Road

TA67HB

Westover Green

TA63RL

Parkway

TA66JE

Rhode Lane

TA63LW

Taunton Road

TA63RD

Friarn Avenue

TA67AR

Phillips Close

TA66EA

Gloucester Road

TA67LQ

Woodbury Road

TA66JH

Sunnybank Road

TA67BW

Morgan Street

TA63NY

Old Taunton Road

TA66JT

Penlea Avenue

TA66AP

Hamp Avenue

TA66DJ

Parkstone Avenue

TA67HT

Durleigh Close

TA66AD

Taunton Road

TA66AL

Hamp Ward

TA66JZ

Hamp Brook Way

TA63LP

Taunton Road

TA66AY

Hamp Green Rise

TA67EX

Durleigh Road

TA67LG

Woodbury Road

TA66HY

Rhode Lane

TA66EB

Gloucester Road

TA63RS

Westfield Close

TA66ER

Frampton Road

TA66DP

Marlborough Avenue

TA66BX

Old Taunton Road

TA66WN

Davies Close

TA63EF

Manley Gardens

TA66HG

Ashford Close

TA66XA

Rhode Lane

TA66AT

Ashleigh Terrace

TA66JF

Rhode Lane

TA66JL

The Green

TA66EN

Millwood Close

TA66AW

Hamp Avenue

TA66AE

Taunton Road

TA66BA

Taunton Road

TA66JQ

Beechwood

TA66HQ

Barrows Close

TA66WL

Toll House Gardens

TA66AN

Hamp Avenue

TA67LN

Triscombe Avenue

TA66EH

Edinburgh Road

TA67HE

Halswell Close

TA66BG

Taunton Road

TA66HT

Rhode Lane

TA66AG

Fernleigh Avenue

TA66JJ

Sunnybank Road

TA66LF

Middlestream Close

TA66WY

Ashleigh Terrace

TA63NU

Old Taunton Road

TA66JA

Rhode Lane

TA66HF

Bowerings Road

TA66HA

Rhode Lane

TA66AR

Hamp Street

TA66HU

Rhode Lane

TA66BZ

Ludlow Close

TA66YA

Allen Road

TA66AX

Ashleigh Avenue

TA66YD

Bradfield Close

Data Sources

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