Postcode TA6 5EX 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 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 nearest station is Bridgwater, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Eastover Park.
Bridgwater Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,374 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Bridgwater Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 333 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.6% 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.
The average income per household in Bridgwater Town is £40,637 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 149 ft away from TA6 5EX.
Bridgwater Town near TA6 5EX 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Blake Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Blake Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £272,500 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £220,000 | £270 |
| Terraced | 63 | £200,000 | £232 |
| Flats | 9 | £112,000 | £204 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 5EX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | 47, Wellington Road, Bridgwater, TA6 5EY | Terraced | Leasehold | £169,950 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 38, Polden Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5EN | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 2, Polden Court, Polden Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5EN | Terraced | Freehold | £192,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 46, Polden Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5EN | Terraced | Leasehold | £112,500 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | 52, Polden Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5EN | Terraced | Leasehold | £160,000 |
In the TA6 5EX postcode area, located within Bridgwater Town, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA6 5EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Open All Hours | 45 St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5HR | Walking directions to Open All Hours |
| 0.1 mi | Europe Food | 43 St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5HR | Walking directions to Europe Food |
| 0.2 mi | Kopernik Polish and European Supermarket | 47-49 Eastover, Bridgwater, TA6 5AW | Walking directions to Kopernik Polish and European Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Bridgwater Retail Park, Bridgwater, TA6 4AB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Best Buy Foods | 41 Eastover, Bridgwater, TA6 5AW | Walking directions to Best Buy Foods |
Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TA6 5EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ashley Fox
Bridgwater - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA6 5EX 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around TA6 5EX in Bridgwater Town is £200,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to TA6 5EX, including Eastover Primary School (Good), The Bridge School Sedgemoor (Good) and Bridgwater and Taunton College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TA6 5EX is Bridgwater, about 346 m away.
TA6 5EX 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bridgwater covering TA6 5EX is Ashley Fox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election.