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TA6 6AJ

Showground Road

North Petherton

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Overview

Postcode TA6 6AJ is located in an urban city, within the North Petherton ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Stockmoor & North Petherton area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.9 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 Stockmoor & North Petherton is £57,414 per year. The nearest station is Bridgwater, about 1.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Stockmoor & North Petherton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,718 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Stockmoor & North Petherton has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.7%

Approximately 2.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Stockmoor & North Petherton is £57,414 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 156 ft away from TA6 6AJ.

Flood risk

Low

Stockmoor & North Petherton near TA6 6AJ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
145
Population density
140.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.33(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.16(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.5(+31%)
Public order
7.79(+19%)
Shoplifting
4.25(-36%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
143
98.62%
Caribbean
1
0.69%
Irish
1
0.69%
Total population: 145

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
32
26.23%
Level 3 (A level)
25
20.49%
No qualifications
21
17.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
16.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
12.3%
Total 16+ residents: 122

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
53.42%
Owns with a mortgage
17
23.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
19.18%
Social rents from council
1
1.37%
Other social rented
1
1.37%
Total households: 73

Property prices in North Petherton

Median price£284,975
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)148
Typical range (middle 50%)£235K – £381K

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £284,975 (about £283 per square foot) in North Petherton area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,880 up to £775,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Petherton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached61£385,000£288
Semi-Detached47£260,000£295
Terraced37£232,500£268
Flats3£143,000£231

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Petherton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Petherton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£258,000£117,250£202,498£164,000
2017£275,500£105,000£189,975£170,000
2018£295,000£116,000£200,000£181,500
2019£298,725£126,500£205,000£174,995
2020£276,000£123,000£211,495£189,000
2021£294,995£117,500£225,000£196,000
2022£344,998£140,000£268,250£240,000
2023£360,000£125,000£260,000£233,750
2024£355,000£137,500£264,750£212,500
2025£387,250£129,000£262,000£240,500
2026£385,000£129,000£235,000£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Petherton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Petherton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£162£180£209
2017£213£159£213£201
2018£223£188£235£219
2019£223£202£229£224
2020£234£222£253£219
2021£252£197£265£248
2022£302£199£325£284
2023£301£158£300£288
2024£291£243£291£291
2025£282£186£304£269
2026£288£254£280£269
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Petherton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Petherton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 6AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 6AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 2025Unit C, Thistle Park, Crossways Road, Bridgwater, TA6 6LSOtherFreehold£240,100
20 Jun 20255, Chantilly Walk, Bridgwater, TA6 6XTTerracedFreehold£230,000
13 Mar 202628, Chillingham Drove, Bridgwater, TA6 6GBTerracedFreehold£225,000
26 Aug 20252, Phoebe Walk, Bridgwater, TA6 6XHDetachedFreehold£344,000
16 Mar 20266, Angus Way, Bridgwater, TA6 6GETerracedFreehold£222,500

Schools

In the TA6 6AJ postcode area, located within Stockmoor & North Petherton, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA6 6AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySomerset Bridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryHamp Nursery and Infants' SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryHamp AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA6 6AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA6 6AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons DailyTaunton Road, Bridgwater, TA6 6LDWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodNokoto Drive, Bridgwater, TA6 6WUWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 6AJ, 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
WardNorth PethertonE05014376
ParishNorth PethertonE04008637
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stockmoor & North PethertonE02006074
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sedgemoor 014IE01035118
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced2004-06-01

Frequently asked questions about TA6 6AJ

Is TA6 6AJ (Stockmoor & North Petherton) safe?

The area around TA6 6AJ records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near TA6 6AJ?

The median sale price around TA6 6AJ in Stockmoor & North Petherton is £284,975 (about £283 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA6 6AJ?

There are 4 schools close to TA6 6AJ, including Somerset Bridge Primary School (Good), Hamp Nursery and Infants' School (Good) and Hamp Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TA6 6AJ?

TA6 6AJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,718 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA6 6AJ (Stockmoor & North Petherton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bridgwater covering TA6 6AJ is Ashley Fox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election.