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TA6 3TS

Colmer Road

Bridgwater West

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Overview

Postcode TA6 3TS is located in an urban city, within the Bridgwater West ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Bridgwater Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bridgwater Town is £40,637 per year. The nearest station is Bridgwater, about 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Brewery Field.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Bridgwater Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,670 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bridgwater Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bridgwater Town is £40,637 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 271 ft away from TA6 3TS.

Flood risk

Low

Bridgwater Town near TA6 3TS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bridgwater located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TA6 3TS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBrewery FieldSmallWalking directions to Brewery Field

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
3,546.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.88(+70%)
Shoplifting
15.6(+136%)
Public order
14.68(+124%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.39(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.63(+48%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
90.62%
Other White
21
7.29%
Other Asian
2
0.69%
Irish
2
0.69%
Bangladeshi
1
0.35%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
22.27%
Level 3 (A level)
54
21.86%
No qualifications
43
17.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.93%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
41.3%
Owns outright
48
34.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
18.84%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.9%
Shared ownership
1
0.72%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Bridgwater West

Median price£242,725
Price per sq ft£268
Sales (last 12 months)154
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £327K

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £242,725 (about £268 per square foot) in Bridgwater West area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £645,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£410,000£288
Semi-Detached51£275,000£273
Terraced55£220,000£249
Flats16£147,750£233

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bridgwater West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgwater West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£114,500£212,000£156,950
2017£287,500£115,750£212,750£166,500
2018£305,000£108,000£225,000£172,250
2019£290,000£114,000£228,000£169,950
2020£294,950£117,500£245,000£182,500
2021£329,000£119,900£254,000£195,000
2022£347,500£132,500£284,975£215,000
2023£337,500£136,500£295,000£210,000
2024£337,500£141,000£280,000£227,500
2025£356,000£164,900£282,500£220,000
2026£415,000£140,000£275,000£225,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgwater West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgwater West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£166£216£165
2017£232£177£215£190
2018£241£178£231£203
2019£239£186£238£181
2020£248£199£242£200
2021£260£192£245£220
2022£326£220£287£239
2023£307£219£284£242
2024£291£225£272£247
2025£295£240£270£246
2026£285£222£278£247
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgwater West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 3TS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 3TS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 20265, Charnwood Close, Bridgwater, TA6 3TPSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
07 Apr 202619, Carlton Drive, Bridgwater, TA6 3TLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£135,000
12 Jan 202617, Carlton Drive, Bridgwater, TA6 3TLOtherLeasehold£122,000
05 Jun 202550, Carlton Drive, Bridgwater, TA6 3TLTerracedFreehold£178,000
22 Jun 20268, Earls Close, Bridgwater, TA6 3THDetachedFreehold£315,000

Schools

In the TA6 3TS postcode area, located within Bridgwater Town, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA6 3TS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryChilton Trinity SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryNorthgate Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.8 miPrimaryEastover Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA6 3TS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA6 3TS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCrowpill Stores93 Chilton Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3HYWalking directions to Crowpill Stores
0.3 miMorrisons Daily104A Kendale Road, Bridgwater, TA6 3QFWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miAldiNorthgate, Bridgwater, TA6 3EUWalking directions to Aldi

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 3TS, 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 WestE05014346
ParishBridgwaterE04008655
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bridgwater TownE02006069
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sedgemoor 009CE01029110
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about TA6 3TS

Is TA6 3TS (Bridgwater Town) safe?

The area around TA6 3TS records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3TS?

The median sale price around TA6 3TS in Bridgwater West is £242,725 (about £268 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA6 3TS?

There are 6 schools close to TA6 3TS, including Chilton Trinity School (Requires improvement), Northgate Primary School (Good) and Eastover Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TA6 3TS?

TA6 3TS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,670 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA6 3TS (Bridgwater Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

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