TA5 — BRIDGWATER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in TA5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TA5 is £350,090, which is 6% below the Somerset average of £373,759.

Properties in TA5 cost 22.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in TA5 have risen 11.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£416,203	311
Semi-detached	£280,259	220
Terraced	£241,479	122
Flat	£175,061	14
All types	£350,090	690

5-Year Price History

Looking to buy in TA5?

Compare mortgage rates for a £280K loan — free, no obligation.

Compare rates

Crime & Safety in TA5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TA5 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

Protect your home in TA5

Compare home insurance quotes from leading UK providers.

Compare quotes →

Schools in TA5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TA5 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Cannington Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Enmore Church of England Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Brymore Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Otterhampton Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

26,693

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in TA5 are 130.0 Mbps, with 90% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 51% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

130.0 Mbps

Avg Download

23.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

67%

Superfast Coverage

28%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TA5 is collected by Taunton Council. The Band D rate is £2,387/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

TA5 — BRIDGWATER

Area Summary

TA5 (BRIDGWATER) offers above-average property prices (£350,090, 22% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (130 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

What's your property in TA5 worth?

Get a free, no-obligation valuation from a local expert.

Get free valuation

Nearby Postcodes

Compare areas →

TA4

TAUNTON

£413K

▼ 1.6% YoY

TA6

BRIDGWATER

£262K

▼ 0.9% YoY

TA7

BRIDGWATER

£377K

▲ 15.6% YoY

Compare TA5 with nearby areas

TA5 vs TA4 TA5 vs TA6 TA5 vs TA7

Related property guides

UK Average House Prices → Somerset House Prices → Cheapest Places to Live → Safest Areas in England → Best Areas for Families → Fastest-Rising Prices →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in TA5?

The average house price in TA5 (BRIDGWATER) is £350,090, based on 690 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 22% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 11.4% over the past year.

Is TA5 a safe area to live?

Crime in TA5 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in TA5?

There are 7 schools in or near TA5. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in TA5?

Council tax in TA5 is collected by Taunton Council. The Band D rate is £2,387 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in TA5?

The average broadband download speed in TA5 is 130 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 67% of premises, ultrafast to 28%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in TA5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in TA5 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 26,693.