TA5 1BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bush Road, 0.3km from Bush in Sedgemoor. Administratively it sits within Cannington ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA5, TA5 1BX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, down 48.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA5 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00148346 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUSH ROAD, TA5 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUSH ROAD, TA5 1BX.
362
50
£ 46,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA5 1BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
TA5 1BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 48.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA5 1BX. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 220,000
3 sales · Mean £ 244,166
Detached
£ 522,500
2 sales · Mean £ 522,500
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
TA5 1BX has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Spaxton CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Spaxton Community Stores0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Rainbow Cafe0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bridgwater8.8 km
- Taunton11.0 km
- Highbridge & Burnham14.6 km
Bus Stops
- Stowey Cottage0.1 km
- Stowey Cottage0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TA51BX · Data under Open Government Licence