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TA6

BRIDGWATER

Somerset, South West, England

TA6 encompasses BRIDGWATER and its surrounding areas in Somerset, South West.

Avg price £261,738
1yr change ▼ 0.9%
Crime 111% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£261,738

▼ 0.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

9% below national avg

Crime Rate

171.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

111% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

21 schools

Broadband Speed

354 Mbps

Property Prices in TA6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TA6 is £261,738, which is 30% below the Somerset average of £373,759.

Properties in TA6 cost 8.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in TA6 have fallen 0.9% 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 £357,329 446
Semi-detached £257,001 613
Terraced £201,982 949
Flat £141,741 230
All types £261,738 2361

5-Year Price History

£254K £259K £264K £269K £274K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in TA6

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

With 171.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TA6 has a crime rate significantly 111% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
74.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
27.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
29.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in TA6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TA6 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 12 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Eastover Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Hamp Nursery and Infants' School Primary Not inspected mi
Somerset Bridge Primary School Primary Good mi
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi
Robert Blake School Secondary Requires improvement mi

0

Outstanding

12

Good

3

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 TA6 are 354.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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354.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TA6 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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TA6 — BRIDGWATER

Area Summary

TA6 (BRIDGWATER) offers property prices near the national average (£261,738), higher-than-average crime (111% above national average), 21 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (354 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about TA6 BRIDGWATER

What is the average house price in TA6 BRIDGWATER?
The average house price in TA6 (BRIDGWATER) is £261,738, based on 2361 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 9% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.9% over the past year.
Is TA6 BRIDGWATER a safe area to live?
Crime in TA6 is above the national average (171.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (74.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (27.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of TA6 BRIDGWATER?
The population of TA6 (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 TA6?
The average broadband download speed in TA6 is 354 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in TA6 BRIDGWATER?
There are 21 schools in or near TA6. 57% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 12 Good. 3 schools require improvement.

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