Postcode TA6 7HB is located in an urban city, within the Bridgwater West 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 260.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.1× 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 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is St Matthews Field.
Bridgwater South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,745 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Bridgwater South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 260.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 76.4% 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.
The average income per household in Bridgwater South is £40,382 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA6 7HB.
Bridgwater South near TA6 7HB 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Bridgwater | N/A | Walking directions to Bridgwater |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St Matthews Field | Large | Walking directions to St Matthews Field |
| 0.4 mi | Brewery Field | Small | Walking directions to Brewery Field |
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £242,950 (about £269 per square foot) in Bridgwater West area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £645,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £410,000 | £288 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £275,000 | £273 |
| Terraced | 57 | £225,000 | £249 |
| Flats | 17 | £148,000 | £236 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £245,000 | £114,500 | £212,000 | £156,950 |
| 2017 | £287,500 | £115,750 | £212,750 | £166,500 |
| 2018 | £305,000 | £108,000 | £225,000 | £172,250 |
| 2019 | £290,000 | £114,000 | £228,000 | £169,950 |
| 2020 | £294,950 | £117,500 | £245,000 | £182,500 |
| 2021 | £329,000 | £119,900 | £254,000 | £195,000 |
| 2022 | £347,500 | £132,500 | £284,975 | £215,000 |
| 2023 | £337,500 | £136,500 | £295,000 | £210,000 |
| 2024 | £337,500 | £141,000 | £280,000 | £227,500 |
| 2025 | £356,000 | £164,900 | £282,500 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | £415,000 | £140,000 | £275,000 | £225,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £230 | £166 | £216 | £165 |
| 2017 | £232 | £177 | £215 | £190 |
| 2018 | £241 | £178 | £231 | £203 |
| 2019 | £239 | £186 | £238 | £181 |
| 2020 | £248 | £199 | £242 | £200 |
| 2021 | £260 | £192 | £245 | £220 |
| 2022 | £326 | £220 | £287 | £239 |
| 2023 | £307 | £219 | £284 | £242 |
| 2024 | £291 | £225 | £272 | £247 |
| 2025 | £295 | £240 | £270 | £246 |
| 2026 | £285 | £222 | £278 | £247 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA6 7HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sept 2025 | Northfield Lodge, 9 - 11, Northfield, Bridgwater, TA6 7EZ | Other | Freehold | £2,101,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2025 | 17, Northfield, Bridgwater, TA6 7EZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £496,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 1, St Matthews Field, Bridgwater, TA6 7HD | Terraced | Freehold | £178,500 | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | 61, Wembdon Road, Bridgwater, TA6 7DL | Terraced | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2026 | 5, Wembdon Court, Bridgwater, TA6 7JX | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 |
In the TA6 7HB postcode area, located within Bridgwater South, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA6 7HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 80 West Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3RH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 9-10 Angel Place, Bridgwater, TA6 3TQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Mace | 24 Angel Place, Bridgwater, TA6 3TQ | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Broadway, Bridgwater, TA6 3LN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Dunkery Road, Bridgwater, TA6 7LW | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 7HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ashley Fox
Bridgwater - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA6 7HB records about 260 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.
The median sale price around TA6 7HB in Bridgwater South is £242,950 (about £269 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to TA6 7HB, including Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater and Northgate Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TA6 7HB is Bridgwater, about 1,555 m away.
TA6 7HB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,745 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 7HB is Ashley Fox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election.