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TA9 3LX

Field Way

Highbridge & Burnham South

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Detailed insights for TA9 3LX

Overview

Postcode TA9 3LX 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107.3 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Apex Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
25.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Highbridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,402 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Highbridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.6%

Approximately 25.6% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA9 3LX.

Flood risk

Low

Highbridge near TA9 3LX 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TA9 3LX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Highbridge and Burnham

N/A

Walking directions to Highbridge and Burnham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TA9 3LX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miApex ParkLargeWalking directions to Apex Park
0.3 miFrank Foley ParkSmallWalking directions to Frank Foley Park

Area Profile

Population
249
Population density
4,510.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.77(+88%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.04(+48%)
Shoplifting
16.29(+146%)
Public order
11.02(+69%)
Other theft
8.62(+53%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
241
97.57%
Other White
4
1.62%
Irish
2
0.81%
Total population: 247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
30.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
16.81%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
15.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.62%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
39.85%
Other social rented
30
22.56%
Owns with a mortgage
27
20.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.02%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.76%
Total households: 133

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 3LX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA9 3LX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 20252, Lobelia Close, Highbridge, TA9 3LZSemi-DetachedFreehold£242,500
13 Feb 202637, Oldway Place, Highbridge, TA9 3LWSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
24 Oct 202535, Oldway Place, Highbridge, TA9 3LWSemi-DetachedFreehold£248,000
04 Sept 202529, Paddock Drive, Highbridge, TA9 3LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£238,500
29 Jun 20262, Paddock Drive, Highbridge, TA9 3LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA9 3LX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryChurchfield Church SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe King Alfred School an AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.8 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA9 3LX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCoop HighbridgeTanning Drive, Highbridge, TA9 3GLWalking directions to Coop Highbridge
0.4 miAsdaCaxton Road, Highbridge, TA9 3BXWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miMorrisons DailyBurnham Road, Somerset, TA9 3EJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 3LX, 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 005EE01029134
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA9 3LX

Is TA9 3LX (Highbridge) safe?

The area around TA9 3LX records about 107 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.

What is the average house price near TA9 3LX?

The median sale price around TA9 3LX 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 3LX?

There are 3 schools close to TA9 3LX, including Churchfield Church School (Good), The King Alfred School an Academy (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TA9 3LX?

The closest station to TA9 3LX is Highbridge and Burnham, about 1,071 m away.

How deprived is the area around TA9 3LX?

TA9 3LX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,402 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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