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TA6 3PJ

Friarn Avenue

Bridgwater South

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Detailed insights for TA6 3PJ

Overview

Postcode TA6 3PJ is located in an urban city, within the Bridgwater South ward 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 260.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.1× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bridgwater South is £40,382 per year. The nearest station is Bridgwater, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is St Matthews Field.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
260
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
81.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Bridgwater South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,745 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bridgwater South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 260.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

81.3%

Approximately 81.3% 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 81 ft away from TA6 3PJ.

Flood risk

Very low

Bridgwater South near TA6 3PJ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bridgwater located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TA6 3PJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bridgwater

N/A

Walking directions to Bridgwater

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TA6 3PJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt Matthews FieldLargeWalking directions to St Matthews Field
0.5 miEastover ParkSmallWalking directions to Eastover Park
0.4 miBrewery FieldSmallWalking directions to Brewery Field

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
2,382.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
133.49(+300%)
Shoplifting
89.19(+1249%)
Anti-social behaviour
59.07(+296%)
Public order
43.12(+559%)
Other theft
27.76(+393%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
93.08%
Other White
15
5.77%
Indian
2
0.77%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.38%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
37.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
16.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
16.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
23
11%
Level 3 (A level)
20
9.57%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
65
43.33%
Other social rented
57
38%
Owns with a mortgage
10
6.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
6.67%
Owns outright
7
4.67%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Bridgwater South

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£228
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £245K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £228 per square foot) in Bridgwater South area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £395,000.

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
Detached7£310,000£277
Semi-Detached23£245,000£282
Terraced50£205,000£218
Flats21£120,000£214

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£111,000£240,000£202,000
2026£385,000£130,000£240,000£210,000
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£317£223£273£217
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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 3PJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 3PJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 202612, Elmcroft, Friarn Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 3PJTerracedFreehold£180,000
19 Jan 20266, Elmcroft, Friarn Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 3PJTerracedFreehold£170,000
15 Aug 2025Flat 22, Friary Wall, Horsepond Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 3LGFlatsLeasehold£105,000
08 May 202614, Silver Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
17 Dec 2025Flat 8, St Marys Court, Silver Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3EGFlatsLeasehold£121,000

Schools

In the TA6 3PJ postcode area, located within Bridgwater South, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA6 3PJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWestover Green Community School and Autism CentreAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryRobert Blake SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryNorthgate Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA6 3PJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA6 3PJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisonsBroadway, Bridgwater, TA6 3LNWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miOne Stop80 West Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3RHWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miMace24 Angel Place, Bridgwater, TA6 3TQWalking directions to Mace
0.3 miIceland9-10 Angel Place, Bridgwater, TA6 3TQWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miInternational Food Centre4 Binford Place, Bridgwater, TA6 3NJWalking directions to International Food Centre

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 3PJ, 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 013EE01029105
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced2012-11-01

Frequently asked questions about TA6 3PJ

Is TA6 3PJ (Bridgwater South) safe?

The area around TA6 3PJ records about 260 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near TA6 3PJ?

The median sale price around TA6 3PJ in Bridgwater South is £205,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA6 3PJ?

There are 13 schools close to TA6 3PJ, including Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre (Good), Robert Blake School (Requires improvement) and Northgate Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TA6 3PJ?

The closest station to TA6 3PJ is Bridgwater, about 1,127 m away.

How deprived is the area around TA6 3PJ?

TA6 3PJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,745 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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