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TA6 6DJ

Parkstone Avenue

Bridgwater South

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Detailed insights for TA6 6DJ

Overview

Postcode TA6 6DJ 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 134.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
38.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Bridgwater South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,916 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bridgwater South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.4%

Approximately 38.4% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 208 ft away from TA6 6DJ.

Flood risk

Very low

Bridgwater South near TA6 6DJ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bridgwater located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TA6 6DJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Bridgwater

N/A

Walking directions to Bridgwater

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
379
Population density
5,707.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
89.72(+169%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.16(+89%)
Public order
17.03(+160%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.44(+92%)
Other theft
7.2(+28%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
336
88.65%
Other White
28
7.39%
Arab
7
1.85%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.79%
Bangladeshi
2
0.53%
Total population: 379

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
25.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
52
19.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
16.98%
Level 3 (A level)
42
15.85%
Level 4+ (Degree)
26
9.81%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
34
27.2%
Owns outright
33
26.4%
Owns with a mortgage
26
20.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.6%
Other social rented
14
11.2%
Total households: 125

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 6DJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 6DJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Sept 20255, Parkstone Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 6DJTerracedFreehold£195,000
31 Jul 202535, Parkstone Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 6DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£219,000
29 Jul 20259, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 6HTTerracedFreehold£195,000
30 May 20256, Patricia Mews, Bridgwater, TA6 6ZFTerracedFreehold£230,000
12 Dec 202546, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 6HUTerracedFreehold£205,000

Schools

In the TA6 6DJ postcode area, located within Bridgwater South, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA6 6DJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHamp AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHamp Nursery and Infants' SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryRobert Blake SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA6 6DJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA6 6DJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPitmans Stores3a King George Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 6DRWalking directions to Pitmans Stores
0.2 miLondis131;131;135 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, TA6 6BDWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miCoop (Radstock)1 Paragon Place, Bridgwater, TA6 6XYWalking directions to Coop (Radstock)
0.3 miMorrisons DailyTaunton Road, Bridgwater, TA6 6LDWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miMorrisons Daily5,6,7 Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 6JEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 6DJ, 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 013DE01029100
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA6 6DJ

Is TA6 6DJ (Bridgwater South) safe?

The area around TA6 6DJ records about 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 6DJ?

The median sale price around TA6 6DJ 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 6DJ?

There are 9 schools close to TA6 6DJ, including Hamp Academy (Good), Hamp Nursery and Infants' School (Good) and Robert Blake School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TA6 6DJ?

The closest station to TA6 6DJ is Bridgwater, about 1,221 m away.

How deprived is the area around TA6 6DJ?

TA6 6DJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,916 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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