TA6 3BS is an up-and-coming urban area on York Buildings, 0.8km from Newtown in Bridgwater. Administratively it sits within Bridgwater South ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TA6 3BS offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (287 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for TA6 3BS are sourced from Output Area E00186538 (shared with 48 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORK BUILDINGS, TA6 3BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK BUILDINGS, TA6 3BS.
159
34
£ 39,900 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA6 3BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
TA6 3BS is a young, economically active community — 72% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA6 3BS. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near TA6 3BS are high at 287 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Northgate Primary School
The Bridge School Sedgemoor
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre
Eastover Primary School
Robert Blake School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater
Hamp Nursery and Infants' School
Hamp Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Bridgy Gallery0.3 km
- West Country Meats0.5 km
- Bridgwater Londis1.0 km
- McColl's0.8 km
- Argos0.6 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- Bridgwater Bowling Club0.9 km
- Green Dragon0.3 km
- Admirals Landing0.4 km
- Cross Rifles Ltd0.8 km
- British Flag0.8 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Wan Jia Le0.2 km
- Windsor Catering0.9 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- Quayside Trampoline & Gymnastics Club0.4 km
- Taco Bell0.6 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer PLC0.6 km
- The Food Warehouse0.8 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Pak Lok Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.9 km
- Star Kebab & Think Fish1.0 km
- Ocean0.9 km
- Deniz Kebab House0.5 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant0.2 km
- The Acorns Lodge Hotel0.5 km
- Mercure Bridgwater Hotel0.4 km
- Bar 270.2 km
- Brookland Hotel0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bridgwater1.0 km
- Highbridge & Burnham10.2 km
- Taunton13.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bridgwater DRT0.0 km
- Demand Responsive Area0.1 km
- Castle Moat0.1 km
- High Street 20.1 km
- High Street 10.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TA63BS · Data under Open Government Licence