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Bridgwater West

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About

Bridgwater West ward lies on the western side of the town centre, bordered by the tidal River Parrett. The area encompasses residential streets, retail parks, and industrial estates along the Bristol Road corridor. It includes the neighbourhood of Hamp and the expansive grounds of the former Bridgwater Barracks, which now hosts various commercial and community uses. The ward's landscape is largely flat, shaped by the river and the historic drainage rhynes of the Somerset Levels.

A prominent local feature is the Blake Museum, situated in a 15th-century merchant's house near the riverfront. The area is connected by the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, which runs along its southern boundary. Economic activity is centred on logistics, distribution, and manufacturing, with several large employers based in the ward. Residential areas consist primarily of 20th-century housing, ranging from terraced homes to larger suburban properties.

Area overview

On average Bridgwater West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 197 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bridgwater West is £48,558 per year. There are 5 schools in Bridgwater West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bridgwater West is home to around 11,199 people, with a population density of about 4,235.9 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
197
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bridgwater West Population
11,199
Population density
4,235.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
109.3(+232%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.75(+223%)
Public order
30.09(+357%)
Shoplifting
29.47(+342%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.29(+196%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,928
88.66%
Other White
854
7.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
49
0.44%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
47
0.42%
Irish
45
0.4%
Total population: 11,198

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,170
24.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,782
19.8%
No qualifications
1,635
18.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,496
16.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,023
11.36%
Total 16+ residents: 9,002

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,499
32.13%
Owns outright
1,464
31.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
987
21.15%
Other social rented
301
6.45%
Social rents from council
278
5.96%
Total households: 4,666

Property prices in Bridgwater West

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £246,000 in Bridgwater West area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £630,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bridgwater West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached37£355,000
Flats11£161,000
Semi-Detached34£282,500
Terraced55£220,000

10 years median price trend in Bridgwater West

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

All postcodes in Bridgwater West

TA63TP

Charnwood Close

TA63RU

Ravello Mews

TA63QE

Kendale Road

TA63SN

Moravia Close

TA63TX

Waverley Wharf

TA63SY

Griffen Close

TA63UA

Meadowlands Avenue

TA63UH

Cridlands Meadow

TA67EX

Durleigh Road

TA63JN

Riverside

TA63JD

Crowpill Lane

TA63UP

Four Acre Meadow

TA67BD

Hopewell Street

TA67EN

Aspen Court

TA67LA

Pound Farm Close

TA63QX

Turin Path

TA63QR

Osborne Road

TA63WE

Cavalier Close

TA67BT

Haygrove Park Road

TA67EY

Durleigh Road

TA67NZ

Holford Road

TA67PJ

Wembdon Road

TA63QS

Osborne Road

TA63RX

Verona Court

TA63SW

Moravia Close

TA67EL

Bouverie Road

TA67JB

Roman Lane

TA67LP

Dunkery Road

TA67LZ

Willoughby Road

TA63QQ

Kendale Road

TA63TY

Waverley Wharf

TA67NT

Holford Road

TA52AR

Broadlands Lane

TA63PE

Riverside Close

TA63RB

Reedmoor Gardens

TA63TL

Carlton Drive

TA67BH

Bransby Way

TA67DB

Fallow View Road

TA67PE

Holford Road

TA63PZ

Coleridge Road

TA63QH

Kendale Road

TA67JE

Durleigh Road

TA63JB

Chilton Close

TA67AQ

Kidsbury Road

TA67EU

West Street

TA67JT

Timberscombe Way

TA67LQ

Woodbury Road

TA67NR

Holford Road

TA67NW

Alfoxton Road

TA63QA

Coleridge Square

TA63US

Griffen Close

TA67JS

Rosary Drive

TA52AP

Spaxton Road

TA67BZ

Stag Valley Road

TA67JN

Luxborough Road

TA67PL

Brymore Close

TA63UQ

Meadowlands Avenue

TA67EJ

Quantock Road

TA67LG

Woodbury Road

TA63SZ

Positano Court

TA67NE

Hawkridge Road

TA63JQ

Saltlands

TA63TW

Caradon Place

TA67DF

Red Deer Gardens

TA67HA

Northfield

TA63QP

Brendon Way

TA63QU

Berrydale Avenue

TA67PF

Pyrland Walk

TA63JE

Hampton Villas

TA63QT

Berrydale Avenue

TA67HT

Durleigh Close

TA67NL

Alfoxton Road

TA63TR

Cranbourne Close

TA67BQ

Oakmear Road

TA67EZ

Northfield

TA67DA

Stag Horn Close

TA63UE

Meadowlands Avenue

TA67NF

Triscombe Avenue

TA67AW

Bonita Drive

TA67BS

Autumn Lane

TA63SH

Brigg Close

TA63UX

Trinity Way

TA63PP

Riverside Close

TA63QN

Wordsworth Avenue

TA67AJ

Church Path

TA67AL

Booth Way

TA63HQ

Standish Street

TA67HW

Durleigh Road

TA67HX

Durleigh Road

TA63QW

Brendon Road

TA63SJ

Bowline Close

TA67JL

Luxborough Road

TA67NX

Holford Road

TA67PB

Tetton Close

TA63HT

Chilton Street

TA63HX

Chilton Street

TA63JL

Riverview Terrace

TA63QY

Linham Road

TA67LW

Dunkery Road

TA63PU

Coleridge Green

Data Sources

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