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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

TA63AX

Albert Street

TA66HD

Bowerings Road

TA66HH

Daws Close

TA66JP

Elmside Road

TA63RQ

Albert Street

TA67EY

Durleigh Road

TA66DW

Cromwell Road

TA63SD

Old Taunton Road

TA63FB

Bridgwater South

TA67LL

Grange Drive

TA63PA

Old Taunton Road

TA66EG

Queens Road

TA67HU

Durleigh Road

TA66JU

Penlea Avenue

TA66BU

Southgate Avenue

TA66JR

Sunnymead

TA66EL

Edinburgh Road

TA66DE

Sunnymead

TA67DR

Wembdon Road

TA66HJ

Spillers Close

TA66YE

Farthing Road

TA63RY

Charter Close

TA66UP

Wills Road

TA63RR

Westfield Close

TA66BH

Patricia Mews

TA66BD

Taunton Road

TA66HX

Kent Avenue

TA63RG

Albert Street

TA66DR

King George Avenue

TA67BX

Acretree Close

TA66EJ

Edinburgh Road

TA63NZ

St Saviours Avenue

TA66JN

Furlongs Avenue

TA66JY

Witches Walk

TA63RN

West Street

TA66JS

Sunnymead

TA66LA

Hamp Brook Way

TA67NF

Triscombe Avenue

TA66LH

Risemoor Road

TA67HF

Halswell Close

TA66AS

Hamp Street

TA63NS

Old Taunton Road

TA66DU

King George Avenue

TA63SA

Old Taunton Road

TA66HP

Berry Close

TA67LH

Woodbury Road

TA66YB

Biddiscombe Close

TA66RU

Sedge Close

TA66DX

Athlone Road

TA63LS

Taunton Road

TA67AP

Nicholls Close

TA66AF

Taunton Road

TA66DT

King George Avenue

TA66EW

Davies Close

TA66JG

Rhode Lane

TA66JX

Penlea Close

TA66BN

Taunton Road

TA66LB

Risemoor Road

TA63NX

Old Taunton Road

TA67BQ

Oakmear Road

TA63RW

West Street

TA66ED

York Road

TA66AQ

Elmwood Avenue

TA66XB

Rhode Lane

TA66EU

Potterton Close

Data Sources

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