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TA6 6AL

Hamp Ward

Bridgwater South

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Overview

Postcode TA6 6AL is located in an urban city, within the Bridgwater South ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Bridgwater South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 221.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bridgwater South is £40,382 per year. The nearest station is Bridgwater, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is St Matthews Field.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
222
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Bridgwater South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,095 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bridgwater South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 221.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bridgwater South is £40,382 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from TA6 6AL.

Flood risk

Medium

Bridgwater South near TA6 6AL has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bridgwater located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TA6 6AL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Bridgwater

N/A

Walking directions to Bridgwater

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TA6 6AL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSt Matthews FieldLargeWalking directions to St Matthews Field
0.4 miEastover ParkSmallWalking directions to Eastover Park
0.3 miBlake GardensSmallWalking directions to Blake Gardens

Area Profile

Population
327
Population density
712 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
122.83(+268%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.45(+191%)
Public order
36.5(+458%)
Shoplifting
22.02(+233%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.28(+212%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
88.62%
Other White
22
6.77%
Arab
5
1.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.62%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.62%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
65
21.96%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
20.27%
No qualifications
53
17.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
16.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
68
45.33%
Owns outright
47
31.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
19.33%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.33%
Other social rented
1
0.67%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Bridgwater South

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£228
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £245K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £228 per square foot) in Bridgwater South area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £395,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£310,000£277
Semi-Detached23£245,000£282
Terraced50£205,000£218
Flats21£120,000£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bridgwater South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgwater South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£147,000£176,225£139,975
2017£193,500£132,000£164,000£146,000
2018£240,000£123,750£182,000£154,000
2019£231,500£125,000£185,000£160,000
2020£235,000£98,000£181,500£165,000
2021£287,475£105,000£180,000£173,000
2022£298,000£124,500£237,500£191,500
2023£345,000£168,000£222,750£200,000
2024£302,500£161,000£230,000£195,000
2025£310,000£111,000£240,000£202,000
2026£385,000£130,000£240,000£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgwater South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgwater South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£221£188£141
2017£208£171£187£146
2018£199£185£194£166
2019£235£187£228£161
2020£251£169£206£166
2021£290£165£241£177
2022£319£193£264£211
2023£294£214£245£203
2024£316£217£246£207
2025£276£183£287£219
2026£317£223£273£217
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgwater South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bridgwater South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 6AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 6AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Sept 202511, Elmwood Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 6AQSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
26 Mar 202514, Elmwood Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 6AQSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 1, 32, Taunton Road, Bridgwater, TA6 3LSFlatsLeasehold£120,000
17 Apr 2025The Limes, Hamp Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 6ANDetachedFreehold£310,000
29 Jun 2026Apartment 22, Carnival Court, Taunton Road, Bridgwater, TA6 6AFFlatsLeasehold£130,000

Schools

In the TA6 6AL postcode area, located within Bridgwater South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA6 6AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryRobert Blake SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryHamp AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHamp Nursery and Infants' SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA6 6AL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA6 6AL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisonsBroadway, Bridgwater, TA6 3LNWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miCoop (Radstock)1 Paragon Place, Bridgwater, TA6 6XYWalking directions to Coop (Radstock)
0.3 miLondis131;131;135 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, TA6 6BDWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miMace24 Angel Place, Bridgwater, TA6 3TQWalking directions to Mace
0.4 miPitmans Stores3a King George Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 6DRWalking directions to Pitmans Stores

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 6AL, 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
WardBridgwater SouthE05014345
ParishBridgwaterE04008655
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bridgwater SouthE02006073
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sedgemoor 013BE01029098
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA6 6AL

Is TA6 6AL (Bridgwater South) safe?

The area around TA6 6AL records about 222 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near TA6 6AL?

The median sale price around TA6 6AL in Bridgwater South is £205,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA6 6AL?

There are 12 schools close to TA6 6AL, including Robert Blake School (Requires improvement), Hamp Academy (Good) and Hamp Nursery and Infants' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TA6 6AL?

The closest station to TA6 6AL is Bridgwater, about 1,024 m away.

How deprived is the area around TA6 6AL?

TA6 6AL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,095 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA6 6AL (Bridgwater South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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