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TA6 5QB

Clarks Road

Bridgwater North & Central

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Detailed insights for TA6 5QB

Overview

Postcode TA6 5QB 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 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Eastover Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Bridgwater East has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.3%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bridgwater East is £48,813 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 256 ft away from TA6 5QB.

Flood risk

Low

Bridgwater East near TA6 5QB 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.

Nearby public transport stations for TA6 5QB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Bridgwater

N/A

Walking directions to Bridgwater

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TA6 5QB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miEastover ParkSmallWalking directions to Eastover Park
0.3 miParkway ParkSmallWalking directions to Parkway Park

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
2,378 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
75.72(+1046%)
Violence and sexual offences
56.67(+70%)
Other theft
10.26(+82%)
Public order
10.26(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.79(+35%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
80.79%
Other White
48
15.89%
Indian
4
1.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.99%
Other Asian
1
0.33%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
23.66%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
19.08%
Level 3 (A level)
48
18.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.45%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
36.67%
Owns with a mortgage
42
28%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
27.33%
Other social rented
7
4.67%
Other forms of private rent
3
2%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Bridgwater North & Central

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£174K – £225K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bridgwater North & Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£272,500£256
Semi-Detached17£220,000£270
Terraced63£200,000£232
Flats9£112,000£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bridgwater North & Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgwater North & Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgwater North & Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgwater North & Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgwater North & Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bridgwater North & Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 5QB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 5QB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 202511, Clarks Road, Bridgwater, TA6 5QBSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
30 Jan 20263, Gooch Close, Bridgwater, TA6 5QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
18 Dec 20252, Gooch Close, Bridgwater, TA6 5QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£178,000
30 Jun 202510, Gooch Close, Bridgwater, TA6 5QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
13 Mar 20267, Moonraker Close, Bridgwater, TA6 5HDTerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA6 5QB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe Bridge School SedgemoorPupil referral unit

Good

0.3 mi16 plusBridgwater and Taunton CollegeFurther education

Good

0.3 miPrimaryEastover Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA6 5QB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA6 5QB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodWestonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, TA6 5BJWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miOpen All Hours45 St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5HRWalking directions to Open All Hours
0.3 miCo-op Food2-5 Parkway, Bridgwater, TA6 4RAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miEurope Food43 St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5HRWalking directions to Europe Food
0.4 miCostcutterWye Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 5DFWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TA6 5QB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Ashley Fox

Bridgwater - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyBridgwaterE14001126
ParishBridgwaterE04008655
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bridgwater EastE02006070
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sedgemoor 010DE01029108
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about TA6 5QB

Is TA6 5QB (Bridgwater East) safe?

The area around TA6 5QB 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.

What is the average house price near TA6 5QB?

The median sale price around TA6 5QB in Bridgwater East is £200,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA6 5QB?

There are 7 schools close to TA6 5QB, including The Bridge School Sedgemoor (Good), Bridgwater and Taunton College (Good) and Eastover Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TA6 5QB?

The closest station to TA6 5QB is Bridgwater, about 169 m away.

How deprived is the area around TA6 5QB?

TA6 5QB 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).

Who represents TA6 5QB (Bridgwater East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bridgwater covering TA6 5QB is Ashley Fox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election.