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TA6 4LJ

Longstone Avenue

Bridgwater North & Central

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Detailed insights for TA6 4LJ

Overview

Postcode TA6 4LJ is located in an urban city, within the Bridgwater North & Central ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Bridgwater North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bridgwater North is £40,137 per year. The nearest station is Bridgwater, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Eastover Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
57.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Bridgwater North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,743 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bridgwater North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57.9%

Approximately 57.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bridgwater North is £40,137 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from TA6 4LJ.

Flood risk

Low

Bridgwater North near TA6 4LJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TA6 4LJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Bridgwater

N/A

Walking directions to Bridgwater

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TA6 4LJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miEastover ParkSmallWalking directions to Eastover Park
0.2 miParkway ParkSmallWalking directions to Parkway Park

Area Profile

Population
379
Population density
9,668.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.93(+115%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.41(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.71(+19%)
Public order
7.71(+18%)
Other theft
6.42(+14%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
335
87.93%
Other White
28
7.35%
Indian
7
1.84%
Bangladeshi
5
1.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.52%
Total population: 381

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
99
34.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
56
19.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
16.9%
Level 3 (A level)
35
12.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
26
9.15%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
57
45.24%
Owns outright
25
19.84%
Owns with a mortgage
24
19.05%
Other social rented
16
12.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.38%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Bridgwater North & Central

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£174K – £225K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Bridgwater North & Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £320,000.

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 North & Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£272,500£256
Semi-Detached17£220,000£270
Terraced63£200,000£232
Flats9£112,000£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bridgwater North & Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgwater North & Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177,500£117,995£167,000£124,750
2017£205,000£98,000£141,000£130,000
2018£375,000£97,500£167,500£139,950
2019£191,000£97,000£158,500£151,500
2020£249,975£97,250£195,000£152,000
2021£251,500£108,750£190,000£177,500
2022£275,000£101,980£222,500£200,500
2023£345,975£133,500£225,000£181,750
2024£205,000£128,750£225,000£185,000
2025£255,000£110,000£228,000£200,000
2026£290,000£122,250£212,500£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgwater North & Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgwater North & Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£179£201£133
2017£161£164£189£154
2018£242£186£212£152
2019£216£174£202£170
2020£261£176£206£176
2021£265£179£235£193
2022£259£205£271£224
2023£286£243£255£196
2024£261£201£288£218
2025£265£223£278£224
2026£254£218£249£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgwater North & Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bridgwater North & Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 4LJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 4LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 202625, Elizabeth Way, Bridgwater, TA6 4NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
13 Mar 202619, Elizabeth Way, Bridgwater, TA6 4NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
27 Mar 20255, Elizabeth Way, Bridgwater, TA6 4NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
22 May 202615, Jubilee Close, Bridgwater, TA6 4NWDetachedFreehold£290,000
07 Apr 20252, Jubilee Close, Bridgwater, TA6 4NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the TA6 4LJ postcode area, located within Bridgwater North, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA6 4LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 mi16 plusBridgwater and Taunton CollegeFurther education

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt John and St Francis Church SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miAll-throughBridgwater College AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA6 4LJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA6 4LJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodWestonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, TA6 5BJWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miCo-op Food2-5 Parkway, Bridgwater, TA6 4RAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miPremier84 Moorland Road, Sydenham, Bridgwater, TA6 4JSWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miCostcutterWye Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 5DFWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miOpen All Hours45 St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5HRWalking directions to Open All Hours

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 4LJ, 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
ParishBridgwaterE04008655
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bridgwater NorthE02006068
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sedgemoor 008DE01029107
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA6 4LJ

Is TA6 4LJ (Bridgwater North) safe?

The area around TA6 4LJ records about 108 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 4LJ?

The median sale price around TA6 4LJ in Bridgwater North is £200,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA6 4LJ?

There are 7 schools close to TA6 4LJ, including Bridgwater and Taunton College (Good), St John and St Francis Church School (Good) and Bridgwater College Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TA6 4LJ?

The closest station to TA6 4LJ is Bridgwater, about 401 m away.

How deprived is the area around TA6 4LJ?

TA6 4LJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,743 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA6 4LJ (Bridgwater North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bridgwater covering TA6 4LJ is Ashley Fox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election.