Find postcode

Bridgwater West

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bridgwater West Population

11,199

Population density

4,235.9 per km²

Crime

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

British

9,928

88.66%

Other White

854

7.63%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.44%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.42%

Irish

0.4%

Total population: 11,198

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	37	£355,000	£243,000	£306,000	£433,000	£469,800
Flats	11	£161,000	£128,725	£149,500	£172,500	£190,000
Semi-Detached	34	£282,500	£137,063	£225,000	£315,000	£424,010
Terraced	55	£220,000	£152,800	£200,000	£241,250	£309,050

10 years median price trend in Bridgwater West

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

Find postcode

Bridgwater West

Interactive map displaying Bridgwater West

About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Bridgwater West

All postcodes in Bridgwater West

Data Sources