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TA6 3NU

Old Taunton Road

Bridgwater South

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Detailed insights for TA6 3NU

Overview

Postcode TA6 3NU is located in an urban city, within the Bridgwater South area of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Bridgwater South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 221.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bridgwater South is £40,382 per year. The median sale price in Bridgwater South is £208,500 (around £225 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,000 and £252,000. The nearest station is Bridgwater, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Eastover Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
222
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Bridgwater South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,095 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bridgwater South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 221.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.7%

Approximately 5.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bridgwater South is £40,382 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from TA6 3NU.

Flood risk

Medium

Bridgwater South near TA6 3NU has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bridgwater located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TA6 3NU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Bridgwater

N/A

Walking directions to Bridgwater

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TA6 3NU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miEastover ParkSmallWalking directions to Eastover Park
0.1 miBlake GardensSmallWalking directions to Blake Gardens

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
4,305.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
122.83(+268%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.45(+191%)
Public order
36.5(+458%)
Shoplifting
22.02(+233%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.28(+212%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
249
78.55%
Other White
33
10.41%
Indian
10
3.15%
Other Asian
4
1.26%
Caribbean
4
1.26%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
23.84%
No qualifications
62
22.06%
Level 3 (A level)
55
19.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
15.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.25%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
53
37.59%
Owns outright
37
26.24%
Owns with a mortgage
34
24.11%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.96%
Social rents from council
6
4.26%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Bridgwater South

Median price: £208,500
Price per sq ft: £225
Sales (last 12 months): 108
Typical range (middle 50%): £170K – £252K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £208,500 (about £225 per square foot) in Bridgwater South area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bridgwater South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£267,500£277
Semi-Detached26£242,500£281
Terraced53£207,000£218
Flats21£120,000£211

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bridgwater South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgwater South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£147,000£176,225£139,975
2017£193,500£132,000£164,000£146,000
2018£240,000£123,750£182,000£154,000
2019£231,500£125,000£185,000£160,000
2020£235,000£98,000£181,500£165,000
2021£287,475£105,000£180,000£173,000
2022£298,000£124,500£237,500£191,500
2023£345,000£168,000£222,750£200,000
2024£302,500£161,000£230,000£195,000
2025£310,000£110,000£245,000£201,000
2026£185,000£142,000£240,000£211,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgwater South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgwater South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£221£188£141
2017£208£171£187£146
2018£199£185£194£166
2019£235£187£228£161
2020£251£169£206£166
2021£290£165£241£177
2022£319£193£264£211
2023£294£214£245£203
2024£316£217£246£207
2025£276£183£287£219
2026£279£223£273£222
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgwater South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bridgwater South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 3NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 3NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jun 202681, Old Taunton Road, Bridgwater, TA6 3NUTerracedFreehold£155,000
08 Aug 20258, Old Taunton Road, Bridgwater, TA6 3NXTerracedFreehold£157,950
27 Feb 2026Flat 1, 32, Taunton Road, Bridgwater, TA6 3LSFlatsLeasehold£120,000
19 Dec 202514, Cranleigh Gardens, Bridgwater, TA6 5JRTerracedFreehold£209,950
05 Dec 202522, Cranleigh Gardens, Bridgwater, TA6 5JRTerracedFreehold£205,000

Schools

In the TA6 3NU postcode area, located within Bridgwater South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for TA6 3NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miSecondaryRobert Blake AcademyAcademy converter
Requires improvement
0.4 miPrimaryEastover Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miPrimaryNorthgate Primary SchoolFree schools
Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA6 3NU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA6 3NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisonsBroadway, Bridgwater, TA6 3LNWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miInternational Food Centre4 Binford Place, Bridgwater, TA6 3NJWalking directions to International Food Centre
0.2 miEastover Food & Wine2a Eastover, Bridgwater, TA6 5ABWalking directions to Eastover Food & Wine
0.2 miFresh Flavours of Europe31-35 Eastover, Bridgwater, TA6 5AWWalking directions to Fresh Flavours of Europe
0.3 miBest Buy Foods41 Eastover, Bridgwater, TA6 5AWWalking directions to Best Buy Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TA6 3NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Ashley Fox

Bridgwater - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyBridgwaterE14001126
WardBridgwater SouthE05014345
ParishBridgwaterE04008655
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bridgwater SouthE02006073
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sedgemoor 013BE01029098
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA6 3NU

Is TA6 3NU (Bridgwater South) safe?

The area around TA6 3NU records about 222 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near TA6 3NU?

The median sale price around TA6 3NU in Bridgwater South is £208,500 (about £225 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA6 3NU?

There are 10 schools close to TA6 3NU, including Robert Blake Academy (Requires improvement), Eastover Primary School (Good) and Northgate Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to TA6 3NU?

The closest station to TA6 3NU is Bridgwater, about 672 m away.

How deprived is the area around TA6 3NU?

TA6 3NU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,095 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA6 3NU (Bridgwater South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bridgwater covering TA6 3NU is Ashley Fox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election.