Postcode TA9 3EL 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 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Apex Park.
Highbridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,043 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Highbridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 68.0% 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.
The average income per household in Highbridge is £40,082 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA9 3EL.
Highbridge near TA9 3EL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Highbridge and Burnham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Highbridge and Burnham | N/A | Walking directions to Highbridge and Burnham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Apex Park | Large | Walking directions to Apex Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £320,000 | £306 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £270,000 | £289 |
| Terraced | 41 | £210,000 | £222 |
| Flats | 20 | £117,500 | £196 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA9 3EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 7, Citadel Close, Highbridge, TA9 3SE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £282,500 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | 35, Sparks Way, Highbridge, TA9 3QL | Terraced | Freehold | £197,500 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 51, Morland Road, Highbridge, TA9 3BD | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 85, Morland Road, Highbridge, TA9 3BD | Flats | Leasehold | £123,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 11, Cuthbert Street, Highbridge, TA9 3AS | Terraced | Freehold | £157,500 |
In the TA9 3EL postcode area, located within Highbridge, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA9 3EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Coop Highbridge | Tanning Drive, Highbridge, TA9 3GL | Walking directions to Coop Highbridge |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Huntspill Road, Somerset, TA9 3DF | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Caxton Road, Highbridge, TA9 3BX | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Burnham Road, Somerset, TA9 3EJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 TA9 3EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ashley Fox
Bridgwater - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA9 3EL records about 108 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 public order.
The median sale price around TA9 3EL in Highbridge is £250,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to TA9 3EL, 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.
The closest station to TA9 3EL is Highbridge and Burnham, about 666 m away.
TA9 3EL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,043 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 TA9 3EL is Ashley Fox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election.