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TA6 5LE

Bridgwater North & Central

Somerset

England / South West / Somerset / Bridgwater East / Bridgwater North & Central / TA6 5LE

Overview

Postcode TA6 5LE 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 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Eastover Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Bridgwater East has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

14.4%

Approximately 14.4% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income of residents in Bridgwater East is £43,600 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 234 ft away from TA6 5LE.

Flood risk

Low

Bridgwater East near TA6 5LE 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.1 mi

Bridgwater

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.3 miEastover ParkSmall
0.3 miParkway ParkSmall

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
6,473.2 per km²

Demographics

British
202
69.66%
Other White
76
26.21%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.38%
Roma
3
1.03%
Irish
2
0.69%
Total population: 290

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
71
51.08%
Owns with a mortgage
27
19.42%
Owns outright
20
14.39%
Other social rented
19
13.67%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.72%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Bridgwater North & Central

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Bridgwater North & Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,950 up to £313,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£240,000
Flats3£100,000
Semi-Detached20£232,500
Terraced57£202,000

10 years price trend in Bridgwater North & Central

Schools

In the TA6 5LE postcode area, located within Bridgwater East, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThe Bridge School SedgemoorPupil referral unit

Good

0.3 mi16 plusBridgwater and Taunton CollegeFurther education

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt John and St Francis Church SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodWestonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, TA6 5BJ
0.3 miCo-op Food2-5 Parkway, Bridgwater, TA6 4RA
0.4 miOpen All Hours45 St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5HR
0.4 miCostcutterWye Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 5DF
0.4 miEurope Food43 St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5HR

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.