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TA5

BRIDGWATER

Somerset, South West, England

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TA5 is the postcode district for BRIDGWATER, located in Somerset, South West.

Avg price £350,090
1yr change ▲ 11.4%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£350,090

▲ 11.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

22% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

130 Mbps

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.

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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

£337K £346K £356K £366K £375K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

1

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

26,693

Population

67

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.

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130.0 Mbps

Avg Download

23.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

67%

Superfast Coverage

28%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about TA5 BRIDGWATER

What is the average house price in TA5 BRIDGWATER?
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 BRIDGWATER 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 is the population of TA5 BRIDGWATER?
The population of TA5 (BRIDGWATER) is approximately 26,693 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 64% of homes are owner-occupied, 23% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in TA5 BRIDGWATER?
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.

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