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Bridgwater Town

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About

Bridgwater sits on the River Parrett in Somerset, where the town grew up around a bridging point that gave it its name. The town centre clusters around a market square and a mix of commercial streets, with the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal linking into the river system. A former port and dock area lies to the north of the centre and retains quays and old warehouse plots; parts of those yards have been repurposed for housing and small enterprises. Rail and road connections serve local industry and commuters, and the river’s tidal reach still shapes flood defences and waterfront uses within the town boundary.

Community life in Bridgwater reflects maritime and civic threads. The Blake Museum records the career of Admiral Robert Blake, born locally, and the annual Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival fills the streets with illuminated floats and processions on Bonfire Night. Local clubs, a market timetable, and civic events use the town’s halls and open spaces. Longstanding industrial sites sit beside newer developments, so everyday life mixes workshops, retail, and the canal and river corridor that run through the town.

Area overview

On average Bridgwater Town has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 207 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bridgwater Town is £40,637 per year. There are 4 schools in Bridgwater Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bridgwater Town is home to around 10,576 people, with a population density of about 4,657.8 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
207
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bridgwater Town Population
10,576
Population density
4,657.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
111.29(+238%)
Anti-social behaviour
57.87(+283%)
Public order
33.94(+415%)
Shoplifting
32.05(+381%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.86(+205%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,083
76.43%
Other White
1,405
13.28%
Indian
281
2.66%
Other
165
1.56%
Other Asian
162
1.53%
Total population: 10,576

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,144
24.71%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,755
20.23%
Level 3 (A level)
1,482
17.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,261
14.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,133
13.06%
Total 16+ residents: 8,677

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,729
35.48%
Owns outright
1,109
22.76%
Owns with a mortgage
1,104
22.66%
Other social rented
450
9.23%
Social rents from council
339
6.96%
Total households: 4,873

Property prices in Bridgwater Town

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Bridgwater Town 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 Town 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 Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£257,000
Flats22£143,250
Semi-Detached14£212,500
Terraced69£210,000

10 years median price trend in Bridgwater Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgwater Town.

All postcodes in Bridgwater Town

TA65AG

Eastover

TA67AB

Victoria Road

TA69SH

King Square

TA63EY

Blacklands

TA63JF

Saltlands Avenue

TA63JG

Saltlands Avenue

TA65BT

Penzoy Avenue

TA65EW

Polden Street

TA65FB

Squibbers Way

TA63FR

Library Close

TA63LU

St Mary Street

TA63NL

Dampiet Street

TA63PN

North Street

TA65EZ

Wellington Road

TA65RD

Grebe Court

TA63FP

Chilton Street

TA63JY

Anson Way

TA63LL

Friarn Street

TA65BA

Blake Place

TA65JQ

All Saints Terrace

TA65QX

Teal Close

TA69SP

King Square

TA63EW

Angel Crescent

TA63HJ

Northgate

TA63JH

Saltlands Avenue

TA63JJ

Crowpill Cottages

TA63NQ

Fore Street

TA64RP

Cannon Close

TA65AL

St John Street

TA65BS

Penzoy Avenue

TA65FH

Appledore Drive

TA65LY

Barclay Street

TA65PZ

Carvers Road

TA69ST

King Square

TA65BN

Westonzoyland Road

TA65JT

Salmon Parade

TA65QN

Blake Place

TA69SA

King Square

TA69TF

King Square

TA63EN

Clare Street

TA63EZ

Blacklands

TA63JA

Chilton Street

TA65FJ

Peploe Way

TA65HS

St John Street

TA63AU

Queen Street

TA63BZ

Court Street

TA63QB

Kendale Road

TA63TF

Nelson Court

TA65FT

Bridgwater North & Central

TA63DL

Chandos Street

TA63TT

Condell Close

TA63UU

Rambler Way

TA69SJ

King Square

TA63BQ

High Street

TA63DZ

George Street

TA63JP

Richmond Close

TA63QJ

Feversham Avenue

TA63UG

Meadowlands Avenue

TA65ER

Devonshire Street

TA65JW

Marina Row

TA69HJ

Friarn Street

TA69ZY

King Square

TA63DG

King Square

TA63LZ

Dampiet Street

TA63TE

Collingwood Court

TA65AT

Church Street

TA65AZ

East Quay

TA63BH

High Street

TA63DD

Castle Street

TA63LG

Horsepond Lane

TA63PY

Chatham Avenue

TA65AS

Church Street

TA65LZ

Axe Road

TA63NR

Priory Court

TA65FP

Hazeley Close

TA65JH

Pathfinder Terrace

TA65QT

Sandpiper Close

TA63JR

Chilton Street

TA63PX

Coleridge Green

TA63DA

Queen Street

TA65HE

Cornborough Place

TA69LS

Bridgwater South

TA69SZ

King Square

TA63HL

West Quay

TA65JR

Cranleigh Gardens

TA69SQ

King Square

TA63EL

St Mary Street

TA63QD

Kendale Road

TA63TU

Waverley Wharf

TA63YF

King Square

TA69SB

King Square

TA69SU

King Square

TA63DB

Castle Street

TA63FJ

Waverley Road

TA63QL

Wordsworth Avenue

TA65ND

Steam Packet Terrace

TA63EP

Market Street

TA63HZ

Chilton Street

TA69DL

Friarn Street

TA63SS

Trinity Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.