Postcode TA9 3SS 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 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 England, 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 3SS.
Highbridge near TA9 3SS 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 148 recent sales, the median property price is £249,000 (about £268 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 | 49 | £268,500 | £287 |
| Terraced | 40 | £210,000 | £220 |
| 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 3SS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2026 | 24, Harbour Crescent, Highbridge, TA9 3SN | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 2, Smith Way, Highbridge, TA9 3QW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 7, Citadel Close, Highbridge, TA9 3SE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £282,500 | |
| 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 |
In the TA9 3SS postcode area, located within Highbridge, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA9 3SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Huntspill Road, Somerset, TA9 3DF | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Coop Highbridge | Tanning Drive, Highbridge, TA9 3GL | Walking directions to Coop Highbridge |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Caxton Road, Highbridge, TA9 3BX | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 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 3SS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ashley Fox
Bridgwater - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA9 3SS 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 3SS in Highbridge & Burnham South is £249,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to TA9 3SS, 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 3SS is Highbridge and Burnham, about 786 m away.
TA9 3SS 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 3SS is Ashley Fox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election.