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TA6 6JQ

Beechwood

Bridgwater South

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Overview

Postcode TA6 6JQ 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 125.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is St Matthews Field.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
38.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Bridgwater South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,167 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bridgwater South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.3%

Approximately 38.3% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA6 6JQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bridgwater South near TA6 6JQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bridgwater located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TA6 6JQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSt Matthews FieldLargeWalking directions to St Matthews Field

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
6,524.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
82.55(+147%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.76(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.14(+56%)
Public order
8.69(+33%)
Shoplifting
7.97(+21%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
91.3%
Other White
23
7.14%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.93%
Bangladeshi
1
0.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.31%
Total population: 322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
25.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
17.28%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
17.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
16.87%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.99%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
40
34.78%
Owns with a mortgage
33
28.7%
Owns outright
27
23.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.57%
Other social rented
4
3.48%
Total households: 115

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 6JQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 6JQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Mar 20266, Beechwood, Bridgwater, TA6 6JQTerracedFreehold£177,000
26 Jun 20251, The Green, Bridgwater, TA6 6JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£217,000
31 Jul 2025124, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 6JDTerracedFreehold£230,000
28 Nov 202524, Penlea Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 6JUTerracedFreehold£210,000
11 Apr 202526, Penlea Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 6JUTerracedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the TA6 6JQ postcode area, located within Bridgwater South, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA6 6JQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHamp AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miPrimaryHamp Nursery and Infants' SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryRobert Blake SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA6 6JQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA6 6JQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMorrisons Daily5,6,7 Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 6JEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miOne StopAllen Road, Hamp, Bridgwater, TA6 6YAWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 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 6JQ, 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 013CE01029099
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA6 6JQ

Is TA6 6JQ (Bridgwater South) safe?

The area around TA6 6JQ records about 125 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 6JQ?

The median sale price around TA6 6JQ 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 6JQ?

There are 10 schools close to TA6 6JQ, including Hamp Academy (Good), Hamp Nursery and Infants' School (Good) and Robert Blake School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TA6 6JQ?

TA6 6JQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,167 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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