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Bridgwater South

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About

Bridgwater South is a predominantly residential ward located on the southern side of the town of Bridgwater. The area is largely defined by post-war housing estates, including the Sydenham and Hamp estates, which provide a mix of property types. It is bounded by the Bristol Channel and River Parrett to the north and west, with the M5 motorway forming a significant boundary to the east. The local economy has historical ties to industry, though it now functions more as a commuter base for larger employment centres in the region.

The ward contains several key local amenities, including Bridgwater College's Cannington campus, which specialises in land-based studies. Large retail parks are situated along the northern edge, serving the wider town. A notable feature is the presence of the Combwich Wharf on the River Parrett, a working industrial area involved in marine logistics and aggregate supply. Open spaces include King Square and the grounds of Chilton Trinity Church, offering recreational areas amidst the developed landscape.

Area overview

On average Bridgwater South has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 258 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.7% 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 £42,736 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 12,019 people, with a population density of about 4,842.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
258
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bridgwater South Population
12,019
Population density
4,842.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
146.02(+337%)
Anti-social behaviour
54.75(+267%)
Public order
37.19(+469%)
Shoplifting
29.29(+343%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.38(+276%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,075
83.85%
Other White
1,165
9.7%
Indian
137
1.14%
Other
118
0.98%
Other Asian
81
0.67%
Total population: 12,016

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,447
25.12%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,927
19.78%
Level 3 (A level)
1,586
16.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,456
14.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,292
13.26%
Total 16+ residents: 9,743

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,240
23.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,214
23.08%
Owns with a mortgage
1,176
22.35%
Social rents from council
829
15.76%
Other social rented
657
12.49%
Total households: 5,261

Property prices in Bridgwater South

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Bridgwater South area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £385,000.

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
Detached8£310,000£2,971
Flats22£120,500£2,277
Semi-Detached16£245,000£2,955
Terraced48£205,000£2,368

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

TA69HH

Friarn Street

TA66DU

King George Avenue

TA66UD

Buckingham Close

TA66EQ

Queens Road

TA63LL

Friarn Street

TA63LU

St Mary Street

TA69SR

King Square

TA66DZ

Gloucester Road

TA66ZF

Patricia Mews

TA63LZ

Dampiet Street

TA66LT

Stockmoor Close

TA63BS

York Buildings

TA63DD

Castle Street

TA66JG

Rhode Lane

TA63BN

High Street

TA66EF

Queens Road

TA63LF

Binford Place

TA63RG

Albert Street

TA66HA

Rhode Lane

TA66BH

Patricia Mews

TA66AW

Hamp Avenue

TA69JZ

Friarn Street

TA63DA

Queen Street

TA67DW

Wembdon Road

TA66AG

Fernleigh Avenue

TA63EZ

Blacklands

TA66EE

York Road

TA66HP

Berry Close

TA63LS

Taunton Road

TA51YN

Friarn Street

TA63BH

High Street

TA66ES

Stanley Close

TA66DS

King George Avenue

TA63BU

Cornhill

TA66AT

Ashleigh Terrace

TA67ET

Albert Street

TA66DR

King George Avenue

TA66UB

Regent Way

TA63AY

Cornhill

TA63RT

West Street

TA66RU

Sedge Close

TA63NH

Fore Street

TA63ND

King Street

TA66YA

Allen Road

TA63PH

Mount Street

TA66AX

Ashleigh Avenue

TA67DS

Coronation Road

TA69JG

Friarn Street

TA69SU

King Square

TA66AN

Hamp Avenue

TA69LU

Bridgwater South

TA66DJ

Parkstone Avenue

TA66LD

Kingscliffe Terrace

TA69TA

King Square

TA69GA

Friarn Street

TA66HE

Bowerings Road

TA66UJ

Shellthorn Grove

TA66DT

King George Avenue

TA66AL

Hamp Ward

TA63HH

Camden Road

TA66HT

Rhode Lane

TA66DH

Dukes Mead

TA63PF

Penel Orlieu

TA69HF

Friarn Street

TA63XX

Friarn Street

TA66JX

Penlea Close

TA66HX

Kent Avenue

TA63BW

The Avenue

TA66ZD

Blackhorse Close

TA63PS

Lyndale Avenue

TA66AP

Hamp Avenue

TA66JS

Sunnymead

TA63EG

Silver Street

TA66JW

Furlongs Avenue

TA67JX

Wembdon Court

TA63DL

Chandos Street

TA66HL

Whites Close

TA66DL

Parkstone Avenue

TA63DH

King Square

TA63AS

High Street

TA66UX

Reed Close

TA67HE

Halswell Close

TA66JT

Penlea Avenue

TA63HW

West Quay

TA69SY

King Square

TA63WH

Milton Place

TA69SX

King Square

TA69ST

King Square

TA66JA

Rhode Lane

TA63EW

Angel Crescent

TA66JF

Rhode Lane

TA66AF

Taunton Road

TA66YE

Farthing Road

TA63AJ

Green Dragon Lane

TA66AR

Hamp Street

TA66EN

Millwood Close

TA63LG

Horsepond Lane

TA63RS

Westfield Close

TA66HY

Rhode Lane

TA66LA

Hamp Brook Way

Data Sources

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