Postcode TA6 5QA 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bridgwater East is £48,813 per year. The nearest station is Bridgwater, about 0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Eastover Park.
Bridgwater East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,197 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Bridgwater East has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.3% 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.
The average income per household in Bridgwater East is £48,813 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 61 ft away from TA6 5QA.
Bridgwater East near TA6 5QA 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 | Parkway Park | Small | Walking directions to Parkway Park |
| 0.5 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 5QA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar 2026 | 54, Clarks Road, Bridgwater, TA6 5QA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 21, Clarks Road, Bridgwater, TA6 5QA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £247,500 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 3, Gooch Close, Bridgwater, TA6 5QD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 2, Gooch Close, Bridgwater, TA6 5QD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £178,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 10, Gooch Close, Bridgwater, TA6 5QD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £120,000 |
In the TA6 5QA postcode area, located within Bridgwater East, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA6 5QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, TA6 5BJ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Open All Hours | 45 St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5HR | Walking directions to Open All Hours |
| 0.3 mi | Europe Food | 43 St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5HR | Walking directions to Europe Food |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 2-5 Parkway, Bridgwater, TA6 4RA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Kopernik Polish and European Supermarket | 47-49 Eastover, Bridgwater, TA6 5AW | Walking directions to Kopernik Polish and European Supermarket |
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 5QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ashley Fox
Bridgwater - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA6 5QA records about 98 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around TA6 5QA in Bridgwater East is £200,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to TA6 5QA, including The Bridge School Sedgemoor (Good), Eastover Primary School (Good) and Bridgwater and Taunton College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TA6 5QA is Bridgwater, about 66 m away.
TA6 5QA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,197 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 5QA is Ashley Fox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election.