Area Information for Bridgwater, TA6 3AP

This postcode in Bridgwater is in the South West region of England. The postcode is within the Bridgwater South ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Bridgwater. This page combines information for the address Bridgwater, TA6 3AP, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of TA6 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in January 2001. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Somerset
Ward Bridgwater South
Constituency Bridgwater * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region South West
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We hold details of the latest crimes committed near Bridgwater, TA6 3AP - click here.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Bridgwater Town Centre), and the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Bridgwater, TA6 3AP is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Bridgwater, TA6 3AP:

Castle Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3DD
Queen Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3DA
Queen Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3AU
Court Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3BZ
West Quay, Bridgwater, TA6 3HL
Castle Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3DB

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about TA6 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Bridgwater consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 4
Semi-Detached 8
Terraced 7
Flat (Purpose-Built) 78
Flat (Converted) 9
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 37
Residence in Commercial Building 7
Total 150
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bridgwater contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 84% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 7
Owned with Mortgage 8
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 7
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 121
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 148

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 83
Two People 34
Three People 21
Four People 7
Five People 4
Six People 1
Seven People 3
8+ People 0
Total 153

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bridgwater consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 83
Family Household 52
Other Household 12
Total 147

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 65
Deprived In One Dimension 54
Deprived In Two Dimensions 23
Deprived In Three Dimensions 6
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 148

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around TA6 3AP however is predominantly male (61%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 164
Female 104
Total 268

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 14
5-9 9
10-14 15
15-19 9
20-24 23
25-29 30
30-34 30
35-39 30
40-44 31
45-49 22
50-54 17
55-59 10
60-64 10
65-69 7
70-74 4
75-79 4
80-84 2
85+ 1
Total 268

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode TA6 3AP does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 126
Married 58
Separated 13
Divorced 28
Widowed 4
Total 229

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 115
Good 114
Fair 30
Bad 7
Very Bad 3
Total 269

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 59
Apprenticeship 20
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 38
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 23
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 24
No GCSEs or Equivalent 61
Other 4
Total 229

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 76% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 205
Indian 26
Bangladeshi 1
Other Asian 9
Black Caribbean 1
Arab 1
Other 26
Total 269

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Bridgwater), only 47% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 127
European Union 73
Rest of Europe 11
Africa 3
Middle East and Asia 46
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 9
Total 269

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Bridgwater), only 47% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 9% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 127
10+ Years 23
5-10 Years 50
2-5 Years 31
Less Than 2 Years 40
Total 271

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to TA6 3AP.

Passport(s) Held
None 27
United Kingdom 113
European Union 108
Rest of Europe 3
African Countries 2
Middle East or Asia 14
North America or Caribbean 2
Central and South America 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 102
Christian 124
Buddhist 2
Hindu 3
Jewish 0
Muslim 10
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 25
Total 267

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Bridgwater South ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 51% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 118
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 31
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 10
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 14
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 7
Retired 14
Looking After Home or Family 9
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 8
Other 15
Total 230

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 13
Professional Occupations 16
Associate Professional Occupations 8
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 7
Skilled Trades Occupations 20
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 13
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 14
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 21
Elementary Occupations 50
Total 162

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 13
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 34
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 15
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 14
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 17
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 35
Semi-Routine Occupation 76
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 20
Full-time Student 7
Total 231

Bridgwater, TA6 3AP is within the Bridgwater Town Centre policing neighbourhood, under the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near TA6 3AP
Neighbourhood Team Address Bridgwater Town Centre
Website: https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/your-area/bridgwater-town-centre/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to TA6 3AP. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for TA6 3AP.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 3 closest railway stations to Bridgwater, TA6 3AP. The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Bridgwater 0.5 miles
Highbridge & Burnham 6.3 miles
Taunton 8.5 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Bridgwater, TA6 3AP. The nearest is Northgate Primary School, approximately 340 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Bridgwater, TA6 3AP. The nearest is Robert Blake School, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Robert Blake School 0.6 miles October 2023
    
Chilton Trinity School 0.8 miles September 2024
Bridgwater College Academy (All Through) 0.9 miles May 2023
    
Haygrove School 1 mile April 2024
    
Brymore Academy 3.6 miles March 2018
    
The King Alfred School an Academy 6.8 miles November 2022
    
Monkton Wood Academy 7 miles March 2023
    
Pyrland School 7.6 miles September 2022
    
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School 9.5 miles November 2023
    
Huish Episcopi Academy 11 miles November 2022
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Bridgwater, TA6 3AP. The nearest is Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre, approximately 540 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 9 closest dentists to Bridgwater, TA6 3AP. The nearest is Corner House Dental Practice, approximately 90 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 3 closest hospitals to Bridgwater, TA6 3AP. The nearest is Bridgwater Community Hospital, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 6 closest opticians to Bridgwater, TA6 3AP. The nearest is Boots-Bridgewater, approximately 70 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.