Postcode TA6 5LJ 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Eastover Park.
Bridgwater Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,517 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Bridgwater Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 81 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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 rail, approximately 172 ft away from TA6 5LJ.
Bridgwater Town near TA6 5LJ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bridgwater | N/A | Walking directions to Bridgwater |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Eastover Park | Small | Walking directions to Eastover Park |
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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 5LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Sept 2025 | 34, Heather Close, Bridgwater, TA6 5PD | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 36, Heather Close, Bridgwater, TA6 5PD | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 5, Sussex Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 5NZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 56, Sedgemoor Road, Bridgwater, TA6 5NW | Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 45, Warwick Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 5PF | Detached | Freehold | £265,000 |
In the TA6 5LJ postcode area, located within Bridgwater Town, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA6 5LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, TA6 5BJ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Coop (Radstock) | 1 Paragon Place, Bridgwater, TA6 6XY | Walking directions to Coop (Radstock) |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 131;131;135 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, TA6 6BD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Wye Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 5DF | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 5LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ashley Fox
Bridgwater - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA6 5LJ records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 5LJ 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 5LJ, including The Bridge School Sedgemoor (Good), St John and St Francis Church School (Good) and Eastover Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TA6 5LJ is Bridgwater, about 712 m away.
TA6 5LJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,517 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 5LJ is Ashley Fox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election.