Postcode TA6 6JX 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 1.2 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.
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.
Bridgwater South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.2% 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.
The average income per household in Bridgwater South is £40,382 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA6 6JX.
Bridgwater South near TA6 6JX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bridgwater located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St Matthews Field | Large | Walking directions to St Matthews Field |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £310,000 | £277 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £245,000 | £282 |
| Terraced | 50 | £205,000 | £218 |
| Flats | 21 | £120,000 | £214 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 6JX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sept 2025 | The Firs, Penlea Close, Bridgwater, TA6 6JX | Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 38, Hamp Brook Way, Bridgwater, TA6 6LA | Terraced | Freehold | £207,500 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 24, Penlea Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 6JU | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 26, Penlea Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 6JU | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 24, Witches Walk, Bridgwater, TA6 6JY | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 |
In the TA6 6JX postcode area, located within Bridgwater South, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA6 6JX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 5,6,7 Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 6JE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Allen Road, Hamp, Bridgwater, TA6 6YA | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Pitmans Stores | 3a King George Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 6DR | Walking directions to Pitmans Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TA6 6JX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ashley Fox
Bridgwater - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA6 6JX 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.
The median sale price around TA6 6JX in Bridgwater South is £205,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to TA6 6JX, including Hamp Academy (Good), Hamp Nursery and Infants' School (Good) and Robert Blake School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TA6 6JX 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bridgwater covering TA6 6JX is Ashley Fox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election.