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TA6 5AN

Salmon Parade

Bridgwater North & Central

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Detailed insights for TA6 5AN

Overview

Postcode TA6 5AN 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 Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 333 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.9× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bridgwater Town is £40,637 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 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Eastover Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
333
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
19.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Bridgwater Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,374 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bridgwater Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 333 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.5%

Approximately 19.5% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 199 ft away from TA6 5AN.

Flood risk

Low

Bridgwater Town near TA6 5AN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TA6 5AN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Bridgwater

N/A

Walking directions to Bridgwater

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TA6 5AN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miEastover ParkSmallWalking directions to Eastover Park
0.4 miBrewery FieldSmallWalking directions to Brewery Field
0.1 miBlake GardensSmallWalking directions to Blake Gardens

Area Profile

Population
413
Population density
3,179 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
165.66(+396%)
Shoplifting
110.26(+1568%)
Anti-social behaviour
88.86(+496%)
Public order
60.34(+823%)
Other theft
31.82(+465%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
246
59.56%
Other White
86
20.82%
Indian
32
7.75%
Other Asian
15
3.63%
Other
15
3.63%
Total population: 413

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
25.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
68
20.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
52
15.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
14.42%
Level 3 (A level)
38
11.66%
Total 16+ residents: 326

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
99
52.11%
Other social rented
29
15.26%
Owns outright
27
14.21%
Owns with a mortgage
19
10%
Social rents from council
8
4.21%
Total households: 190

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 5AN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 5AN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 20256A, Eastover, Bridgwater, TA6 5ABTerracedFreehold£175,000
01 Dec 202515A, Eastover, Bridgwater, TA6 5AGOtherFreehold£210,000
01 Oct 202512, King Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3NDOtherFreehold£270,000
21 May 2025Flat B, Fishermans Wharf, West Quay, Bridgwater, TA6 3HLFlatsLeasehold£88,000
04 Sept 202612, Kings Court, George Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3FAFlatsLeasehold£85,750

Schools

In the TA6 5AN postcode area, located within Bridgwater Town, there are 8 primary and 3 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 5AN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryNorthgate Primary SchoolFree schools
Good
0.3 miPrimaryEastover Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryWestover Green Community School and Autism CentreAcademy converter
Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA6 5AN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA6 5AN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miEastover Food & Wine2a Eastover, Bridgwater, TA6 5ABWalking directions to Eastover Food & Wine
0.1 miInternational Food Centre4 Binford Place, Bridgwater, TA6 3NJWalking directions to International Food Centre
0.1 miFresh Flavours of Europe31-35 Eastover, Bridgwater, TA6 5AWWalking directions to Fresh Flavours of Europe
0.1 miMarianna3b New Road, Bridgwater, TA6 5AXWalking directions to Marianna
0.1 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 5AN, 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 TownE02006069
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sedgemoor 009BE01029095
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA6 5AN

Is TA6 5AN (Bridgwater Town) safe?

The area around TA6 5AN records about 333 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near TA6 5AN?

The median sale price around TA6 5AN 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 5AN?

There are 10 schools close to TA6 5AN, including Northgate Primary School (Good), Eastover Primary School (Good) and Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to TA6 5AN?

The closest station to TA6 5AN is Bridgwater, about 681 m away.

How deprived is the area around TA6 5AN?

TA6 5AN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,374 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA6 5AN (Bridgwater Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bridgwater covering TA6 5AN is Ashley Fox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election.