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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 250 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
250
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
140.86(+327%)
Anti-social behaviour
55.08(+265%)
Public order
36.53(+454%)
Shoplifting
31.45(+372%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.05(+269%)
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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Bridgwater South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £500,000.

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
Detached5£310,000
Flats21£130,000
Semi-Detached22£255,000
Terraced57£205,000

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

TA63AL

Bridgwater South

TA67HD

St Matthews Field

TA63LE

Fore Street

TA69SN

King Square

TA66ZD

Blackhorse Close

TA63HF

King Square

TA63JZ

Anson Way

TA63NA

George Street

TA66AR

Hamp Street

TA66AY

Hamp Green Rise

TA66EQ

Queens Road

TA67DZ

Halesleigh Road

TA69TA

King Square

TA63BJ

High Street

TA63BX

Cornhill

TA63LT

St Mary Street

TA63NG

Fore Street

TA63PF

Penel Orlieu

TA63RL

Parkway

TA66AF

Taunton Road

TA63FQ

Mount Street

TA63HD

Camden Road

TA66BB

Taunton Road

TA66HG

Ashford Close

TA66UW

Bagborough Drive

TA67ET

Albert Street

TA69JX

Friarn Street

TA63PJ

Friarn Avenue

TA66BG

Taunton Road

TA66DY

Gloucester Road

TA66EH

Edinburgh Road

TA66UL

Greatwood Close

TA66UT

Ashton Road

TA66XY

Paragon Place

TA63PB

Camden Mews

TA66DR

King George Avenue

TA66JD

Rhode Lane

TA66JT

Penlea Avenue

TA63AY

Cornhill

TA63LS

Taunton Road

TA66HQ

Barrows Close

TA66DL

Parkstone Avenue

TA66EN

Millwood Close

TA66UQ

Evesham Drive

TA67DX

Halesleigh Road

TA63DR

Castle Moat

TA63HB

Camden Road

TA65SR

Friarn Street

TA66BU

Southgate Avenue

TA66HP

Berry Close

TA66LH

Risemoor Road

TA63BE

High Street

TA63NP

King Street

TA66EL

Edinburgh Road

TA66HU

Rhode Lane

TA67AS

Victoria Park Drive

TA69GB

Friarn Street

TA69TB

King Square

TA63EF

Manley Gardens

TA63NF

Fore Street

TA63RQ

Albert Street

TA66XB

Rhode Lane

TA51YN

Friarn Street

TA63BG

High Street

TA63HH

Camden Road

TA63NW

Mount Street

TA63WG

Mount Street

TA66DE

Sunnymead

TA66ES

Stanley Close

TA69HQ

Friarn Street

TA63BY

Cornhill

TA63HR

Valetta Place

TA66BS

Chepstow Avenue

TA66DS

King George Avenue

TA67HF

Halswell Close

TA66JP

Elmside Road

TA63NH

Fore Street

TA63PA

Old Taunton Road

TA66BH

Patricia Mews

TA66BT

Sandown Close

TA66UF

Highgrove Close

TA66UH

Selworthy Close

TA66AZ

Hamp Green Rise

TA66LT

Stockmoor Close

TA69SL

King Square

TA63LJ

Friarn Street

TA63NZ

St Saviours Avenue

TA63SA

Old Taunton Road

TA66BL

Taunton Road

TA66HF

Bowerings Road

TA66JQ

Beechwood

TA69LP

Bridgwater South

TA69SF

King Square

TA69SY

King Square

TA63ED

Church Passage

TA63PG

Penel Orlieu

TA63RS

Westfield Close

TA66UN

Waterford Close

TA67AE

Washington Gardens

TA63LF

Binford Place

Data Sources

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