Postcode TA6 5BQ 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 East area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bridgwater East is £43,600 per year. The nearest station is Bridgwater located about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Eastover Park.
Bridgwater East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,598 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Bridgwater East has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bridgwater East is £43,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 67 ft away from TA6 5BQ.
Bridgwater East near TA6 5BQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bridgwater located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bridgwater | N/A | Walking directions to Bridgwater |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Eastover Park | Small | Walking directions to Eastover Park |
| 0.4 mi | Parkway Park | Small | Walking directions to Parkway Park |
| 0.5 mi | Blake Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Blake Gardens |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £208,000 in Bridgwater North & Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,950 up to £313,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £240,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £232,500 |
| Terraced | 54 | £204,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bridgwater North & Central
In the TA6 5BQ postcode area, located within Bridgwater East, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA6 5BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, TA6 5BJ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Open All Hours | 45 St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5HR | Walking directions to Open All Hours |
| 0.3 mi | Europe Food | 43 St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5HR | Walking directions to Europe Food |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 2-5 Parkway, Bridgwater, TA6 4RA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Best Buy Foods | 41 Eastover, Bridgwater, TA6 5AW | Walking directions to Best Buy Foods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.