Postcode TA6 5HY 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 £237 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £169,950 and £223,000. The nearest station is Bridgwater, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 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 England, 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 5.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from TA6 5HY.
Bridgwater Town near TA6 5HY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Eastover Park | Small | Walking directions to Eastover Park |
| 0.3 mi | Blake Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Blake Gardens |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £237 per square foot) in Bridgwater North & Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £335,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £290,000 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £220,000 | £272 |
| Terraced | 68 | £198,750 | £232 |
| Flats | 11 | £112,000 | £200 |
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 | £226,000 | £197,500 |
| 2026 | £312,500 | £122,250 | £220,000 | £200,500 |
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 | £223 |
| 2026 | £254 | £204 | £272 | £232 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 5HY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | 90, St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5HY | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | 105A, St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5HX | Flats | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 105, St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5HX | Terraced | Leasehold | £76,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 1, Edward Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5ET | Terraced | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 104, St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5HZ | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 |
In the TA6 5HY postcode area, located within Bridgwater Town, there are 7 primary and 2 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Eastover Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2017. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Northgate Primary School | Free schools | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | All-through | Bridgwater College Academy | Academy sponsor led | Inadequate Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2026. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA6 5HY
| 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 | Best Buy Foods | 41 Eastover, Bridgwater, TA6 5AW | Walking directions to Best Buy Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Fresh Flavours of Europe | 31-35 Eastover, Bridgwater, TA6 5AW | Walking directions to Fresh Flavours of Europe |
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 5HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ashley Fox
Bridgwater - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA6 5HY 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.
The median sale price around TA6 5HY in Bridgwater North & Central is £197,500 (about £237 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to TA6 5HY, including Eastover Primary School (Good), Northgate Primary School (Good) and Bridgwater College Academy (Inadequate). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to TA6 5HY is Bridgwater, about 245 m away.
TA6 5HY 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 5HY is Ashley Fox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election.