Postcode TA6 5HE 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 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 218 ft away from TA6 5HE.
Bridgwater Town near TA6 5HE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Eastover Park | Small | Walking directions to Eastover Park |
| 0.5 mi | Parkway Park | Small | Walking directions to Parkway 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 5HE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2025 | 10, Cornborough Place, Bridgwater, TA6 5HE | Terraced | Freehold | £211,950 | |
| 13 May 2026 | 47, Wellington Road, Bridgwater, TA6 5EY | Terraced | Leasehold | £169,950 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 63, Devonshire Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5ES | Terraced | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2025 | 76, Devonshire Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5ES | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 79, Bailey Street, Bridgwater, TA6 4PF | Terraced | Freehold | £134,000 |
In the TA6 5HE postcode area, located within Bridgwater Town, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA6 5HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Open All Hours | 45 St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5HR | Walking directions to Open All Hours |
| 0.2 mi | Europe Food | 43 St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5HR | Walking directions to Europe Food |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Bridgwater Retail Park, Bridgwater, TA6 4AB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Kopernik Polish and European Supermarket | 47-49 Eastover, Bridgwater, TA6 5AW | Walking directions to Kopernik Polish and European Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Bristol Road News | 105 Bristol Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4AX | Walking directions to Bristol Road News |
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 5HE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ashley Fox
Bridgwater - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA6 5HE 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 5HE in Bridgwater Town is £200,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to TA6 5HE, including Eastover Primary School (Good), Bridgwater and Taunton College (Good) and The Bridge School Sedgemoor (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TA6 5HE is Bridgwater, about 311 m away.
TA6 5HE 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 5HE is Ashley Fox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election.