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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

TA66EJ

Edinburgh Road

TA67DJ

Wembdon Road

TA66HF

Bowerings Road

TA69JH

Friarn Street

TA63RH

West Street

TA66BP

Ringwood Road

TA69SD

King Square

TA66EA

Gloucester Road

TA63ER

Mount Street

TA66ER

Frampton Road

TA63AL

Bridgwater South

TA67DN

Wembdon Road

TA66JB

Rhode Lane

TA69SH

King Square

TA63NB

Blake Street

TA63NG

Fore Street

TA66UL

Greatwood Close

TA66JZ

Hamp Brook Way

TA69SW

King Square

TA66JP

Elmside Road

TA66EG

Queens Road

TA63BP

York Buildings

TA63NL

Dampiet Street

TA69SF

King Square

TA69DL

Friarn Street

TA66XA

Rhode Lane

TA69SQ

King Square

TA63PJ

Friarn Avenue

TA69TF

King Square

TA63NW

Mount Street

TA66ET

Milne Close

TA66BB

Taunton Road

TA66JR

Sunnymead

TA63EY

Blacklands

TA63TB

Anson Way

TA66DY

Gloucester Road

TA66YB

Biddiscombe Close

TA66HU

Rhode Lane

TA66HJ

Spillers Close

TA63FE

Kings Place

TA63DN

Bond Street

TA66BW

Kingslake Villas

TA66LH

Risemoor Road

TA69SJ

King Square

TA66UU

Palmer Close

TA66UP

Wills Road

TA66EW

Davies Close

TA63NP

King Street

TA66BA

Taunton Road

TA67DT

Provident Place

TA66BJ

Taunton Road

TA66AE

Taunton Road

TA66AS

Hamp Street

TA66JJ

Sunnybank Road

TA63NX

Old Taunton Road

TA66AZ

Hamp Green Rise

TA69SP

King Square

TA63TE

Collingwood Court

TA63NQ

Fore Street

TA63RD

Friarn Avenue

TA66JL

The Green

TA63RP

St Matthews Green

TA63HR

Valetta Place

TA63BJ

High Street

TA69TB

King Square

TA63NJ

Binford Place

TA69SA

King Square

TA69TD

King Square

TA63PN

North Street

TA66BX

Old Taunton Road

TA63BL

High Street

TA69SE

King Square

TA63FR

Library Close

TA69SZ

King Square

TA66JE

Rhode Lane

TA69LS

Bridgwater South

TA63JZ

Anson Way

TA66BD

Taunton Road

TA67DU

Provident Place

TA63HD

Camden Road

TA66JH

Sunnybank Road

TA63RJ

West Street

TA66UE

Tudor Way

TA66DP

Marlborough Avenue

TA66AU

Ashleigh Avenue

TA63PB

Camden Mews

TA63LJ

Friarn Street

TA66AY

Hamp Green Rise

TA63HJ

Northgate

TA67AF

Nursery Terrace

TA63SA

Old Taunton Road

TA69TE

King Square

TA66BG

Taunton Road

TA63PT

Lyndale Avenue

TA63LT

St Mary Street

TA66DN

Parkstone Avenue

TA66XB

Rhode Lane

TA66DE

Sunnymead

TA66AQ

Elmwood Avenue

TA63EU

Chalice Mews

Data Sources

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