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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

TA63RY

Charter Close

TA66JQ

Beechwood

TA66EP

Malborough Close

TA63YD

North Street

TA66UA

Wills Road

TA66UH

Selworthy Close

TA67DX

Halesleigh Road

TA63HP

Riverside

TA66JD

Rhode Lane

TA66HG

Ashford Close

TA63FQ

Mount Street

TA66WL

Toll House Gardens

TA63YF

King Square

TA69HJ

Friarn Street

TA67AB

Victoria Road

TA66EL

Edinburgh Road

TA63SB

Old Taunton Road

TA63HF

King Square

TA63EL

St Mary Street

TA67AE

Washington Gardens

TA63EP

Market Street

TA66WN

Davies Close

TA63TD

Drakes Close

TA69GX

Friarn Street

TA66BU

Southgate Avenue

TA63NE

King Street

TA63HE

Alexandra Road

TA66BY

Taunton Road

TA63LY

St Mary Street

TA69SG

King Square

TA67HF

Halswell Close

TA63NA

George Street

TA63FS

Library Close

TA66YF

Haggett Close

TA63EF

Manley Gardens

TA63ED

Church Passage

TA69SS

King Square

TA69JQ

Friarn Street

TA63DZ

George Street

TA69SN

King Square

TA69ZE

King Square

TA69GB

Friarn Street

TA66AD

Taunton Road

TA66HD

Bowerings Road

TA66BS

Chepstow Avenue

TA63DG

King Square

TA63HA

Camden Road

TA67AD

Victoria Road

TA66EU

Potterton Close

TA63RF

Friarn Avenue

TA63LX

St Mary Street

TA67AS

Victoria Park Drive

TA63EQ

St Mary Street

TA66ED

York Road

TA63FL

Queen Street

TA63BG

High Street

TA67AA

Victoria Road

TA63RL

Parkway

TA66YD

Bradfield Close

TA66BT

Sandown Close

TA67DL

Wembdon Road

TA63LH

Friarn Street

TA66HH

Daws Close

TA66UG

Arlington Close

TA63DR

Castle Moat

TA66HB

Rhode Lane

TA66BZ

Ludlow Close

TA66JY

Witches Walk

TA63BQ

High Street

TA63LP

Taunton Road

TA63RR

Westfield Close

TA66UT

Ashton Road

TA63EE

Lamb Lane

TA66JU

Penlea Avenue

TA66UN

Waterford Close

TA63BX

Cornhill

TA66UW

Bagborough Drive

TA63PA

Old Taunton Road

TA69SL

King Square

TA63FA

George Street

TA63TF

Nelson Court

TA66HZ

Rhode Lane

TA66DW

Cromwell Road

TA66EB

Gloucester Road

TA63HB

Camden Road

TA63RQ

Albert Street

TA67HD

St Matthews Field

TA63NY

Old Taunton Road

TA63RN

West Street

TA66HN

Wolmer Close

TA63NF

Fore Street

TA63BE

High Street

TA63DB

Castle Street

TA63FD

Cornhill

TA66XY

Paragon Place

TA66JN

Furlongs Avenue

TA63SD

Old Taunton Road

TA63WG

Mount Street

TA63PW

North Street

TA66EH

Edinburgh Road

Data Sources

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