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TA9 3BY

Bertha Terrace

Highbridge & Burnham South

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Detailed insights for TA9 3BY

Overview

Postcode TA9 3BY is located in an urban city, within the Highbridge & Burnham South ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Highbridge area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 195.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highbridge is £40,082 per year. The nearest station is Highbridge and Burnham, about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
196
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
40.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Highbridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,271 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Highbridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 195.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.6%

Approximately 40.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Highbridge is £40,082 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 308 ft away from TA9 3BY.

Flood risk

Low

Highbridge near TA9 3BY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Highbridge and Burnham located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TA9 3BY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Highbridge and Burnham

N/A

Walking directions to Highbridge and Burnham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
4,639.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
114.19(+242%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.4(+171%)
Shoplifting
27.23(+312%)
Public order
22.4(+243%)
Other theft
15.37(+173%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
285
86.36%
Other White
21
6.36%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
1.82%
Irish
5
1.52%
African
3
0.91%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
28.72%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
17.73%
Level 3 (A level)
44
15.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
14.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
13.48%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
71
36.04%
Social rents from council
53
26.9%
Other social rented
27
13.71%
Owns outright
22
11.17%
Owns with a mortgage
19
9.64%
Total households: 197

Property prices in Highbridge & Burnham South

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)153
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £290K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Highbridge & Burnham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £405,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highbridge & Burnham South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£320,000£306
Semi-Detached53£270,000£289
Terraced41£210,000£222
Flats20£117,500£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highbridge & Burnham South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highbridge & Burnham South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£109,950£204,975£159,000
2017£268,000£93,500£211,225£160,000
2018£276,000£107,975£217,750£159,950
2019£273,000£132,000£228,250£165,000
2020£290,000£116,000£219,500£175,000
2021£290,000£129,975£237,500£194,750
2022£322,500£129,475£262,500£230,000
2023£320,000£125,000£260,000£215,000
2024£340,000£125,000£265,000£215,000
2025£320,000£105,000£270,000£220,000
2026£276,750£126,500£277,475£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highbridge & Burnham South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highbridge & Burnham South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226£178£220£161
2017£235£137£230£176
2018£252£173£235£168
2019£258£208£241£184
2020£274£179£228£178
2021£274£186£269£207
2022£311£213£294£233
2023£319£203£303£239
2024£302£194£315£223
2025£305£179£297£222
2026£300£205£283£244
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highbridge & Burnham South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Highbridge & Burnham South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA9 3BY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA9 3BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jun 2026Flat 3, Alexander Court, Highbridge Quay, Highbridge, TA9 3TGFlatsLeasehold£135,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 2, Alexander Court, Highbridge Quay, Highbridge, TA9 3TGFlatsLeasehold£120,000
12 Aug 2025Flat 10, Alexander Court, Highbridge Quay, Highbridge, TA9 3TGFlatsLeasehold£135,000
30 May 2025Flat 27, Alexander Court, Highbridge Quay, Highbridge, TA9 3TGFlatsLeasehold£130,000
22 Aug 2025Flat 3, River Court, Highbridge Quay, Highbridge, TA9 3THFlatsLeasehold£65,000

Schools

In the TA9 3BY postcode area, located within Highbridge, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA9 3BY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryChurchfield Church SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miSecondaryThe King Alfred School an AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miPrimaryWest Huntspill Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA9 3BY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA9 3BY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparHuntspill Road, Somerset, TA9 3DFWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miAsdaCaxton Road, Highbridge, TA9 3BXWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miCoop HighbridgeTanning Drive, Highbridge, TA9 3GLWalking directions to Coop Highbridge

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 TA9 3BY, 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
ParishBurnham-on-Sea and HighbridgeE04008611
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HighbridgeE02006065
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sedgemoor 005BE01029131
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA9 3BY

Is TA9 3BY (Highbridge) safe?

The area around TA9 3BY records about 196 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 public order.

What is the average house price near TA9 3BY?

The median sale price around TA9 3BY in Highbridge is £250,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA9 3BY?

There are 3 schools close to TA9 3BY, including Churchfield Church School (Good), The King Alfred School an Academy (Good) and West Huntspill Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TA9 3BY?

The closest station to TA9 3BY is Highbridge and Burnham, about 214 m away.

How deprived is the area around TA9 3BY?

TA9 3BY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,271 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA9 3BY (Highbridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bridgwater covering TA9 3BY is Ashley Fox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election.