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TA6 4QY

Parkway

Bridgwater North & Central

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Detailed insights for TA6 4QY

Overview

Postcode TA6 4QY is located in an urban city, within the Bridgwater North & Central area 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 189 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bridgwater North is £40,137 per year. The median sale price in Bridgwater North & Central is £197,500 (around £241 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £167,507 and £221,500. The nearest station is Bridgwater, about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Parkway Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
189
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
58.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Bridgwater North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,372 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bridgwater North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 189 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.7%

Approximately 58.7% 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 4QY.

Flood risk

No risk

Bridgwater North near TA6 4QY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bridgwater located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TA6 4QY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bridgwater

N/A

Walking directions to Bridgwater

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TA6 4QY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miParkway ParkSmallWalking directions to Parkway Park

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
2,857.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
112.66(+237%)
Public order
30.28(+363%)
Shoplifting
24.83(+276%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.23(+63%)
Other crime
12.11(+634%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
301
95.86%
Other White
12
3.82%
Irish
1
0.32%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
98
39.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
14.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.98%
Level 3 (A level)
30
12.15%
Apprenticeship
23
9.31%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
71
56.35%
Owns outright
26
20.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.32%
Owns with a mortgage
11
8.73%
Other social rented
3
2.38%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Bridgwater North & Central

Median price: £197,500
Price per sq ft: £241
Sales (last 12 months): 91
Typical range (middle 50%): £168K – £222K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £241 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-Detached18£212,500£272
Terraced61£200,000£232
Flats10£111,000£200

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£197,500
2026£290,000£112,000£205,000£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£223
2026£254£204£272£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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 4QY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 4QY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 202578, Sydenham Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4QQTerracedFreehold£215,000
06 Jul 202610, Japonica Close, Bridgwater, TA6 4FESemi-DetachedFreehold£187,500
09 May 202518, Japonica Close, Bridgwater, TA6 4FETerracedFreehold£157,000
13 Feb 2026110, Fairfax Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4LTTerracedFreehold£125,000
08 Apr 202639, Pollard Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4YATerracedFreehold£163,000

Schools

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

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for TA6 4QY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miAll-throughBridgwater College AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.3 mi16 plusUniversity Centre Somerset College GroupFurther education
0.5 miPrimarySt John and St Francis Church SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA6 4QY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA6 4QY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food2-5 Parkway, Bridgwater, TA6 4RAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miTesco ExpressPeace Close, Somerset, TA6 4LBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miPremier84 Moorland Road, Sydenham, Bridgwater, TA6 4JSWalking directions to Premier
0.5 miThe Co-operative FoodWestonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, TA6 5BJWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 4QY, 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 008CE01029106
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA6 4QY

Is TA6 4QY (Bridgwater North) safe?

The area around TA6 4QY records about 189 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, public order and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near TA6 4QY?

The median sale price around TA6 4QY in Bridgwater North & Central is £197,500 (about £241 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA6 4QY?

There are 6 schools close to TA6 4QY, including Bridgwater College Academy (Inadequate), University Centre Somerset College Group and St John and St Francis Church School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to TA6 4QY?

The closest station to TA6 4QY is Bridgwater, about 796 m away.

How deprived is the area around TA6 4QY?

TA6 4QY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,372 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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