Postcode Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

CASTLE STREET, TA6 3DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE STREET, TA6 3DB.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TA6 3DB 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

TA6 3DB is a high-turnover rental hub — with 84% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA6 3DB is an up-and-coming urban area on Castle Street, 0.8km from Crowpill in Bridgwater. Administratively it sits within Bridgwater South ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 84% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (310 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £224k. 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 3DB are sourced from Output Area E00186567 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA6 3DB. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.2%
Asian / British Asian13.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 209,000

6 sales · Mean £ 209,833

Terraced

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near TA6 3DB are high at 310 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.

Violence and sexual offences530
Anti-social behaviour216
Public order158
Shoplifting147
Criminal damage and arson91

school Local Schools

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Northgate Primary School

Good253 pupils0.2 km
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The Bridge School Sedgemoor

Good37 pupils0.5 km
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Eastover Primary School

Good412 pupils0.6 km
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Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre

Good400 pupils0.8 km
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Robert Blake School

Requires Improvement941 pupils1.1 km
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Chilton Trinity School

Requires Improvement934 pupils1.1 km
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Hamp Nursery and Infants' School

Good248 pupils1.2 km
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Hamp Academy

Good333 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Bridgy Gallery0.4 km
  • West Country Meats0.6 km
  • McColl's0.8 km
  • Argos0.4 km
  • Wickes0.8 km
  • + 39 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

41 nearby
  • Green Dragon0.5 km
  • Admirals Landing0.4 km
  • Cross Rifles Ltd0.7 km
  • New Market Hotel0.9 km
  • British Flag0.8 km
  • + 36 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Wan Jia Le0.3 km
  • Windsor Catering1.0 km
  • McDonalds0.4 km
  • Quayside Trampoline & Gymnastics Club0.3 km
  • Taco Bell0.4 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer PLC0.4 km
  • The Food Warehouse0.6 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Papa Johns Pizza1.0 km
  • Apna's Peri Peri & Pizza0.9 km
  • Kebab Kitchen0.9 km
  • Ocean0.8 km
  • Deniz Kebab House0.4 km
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant0.3 km
  • The Acorns Lodge Hotel0.6 km
  • Mercure Bridgwater Hotel0.3 km
  • Bar 270.3 km
  • Brookland Hotel0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bridgwater0.9 km
  • Highbridge & Burnham10.1 km
  • Taunton13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Watsons Lane0.1 km
  • Watsons Lane0.1 km
  • Town Bridge Eastover0.1 km
  • Town Bridge Eastover0.2 km
  • Bridgwater DRT0.2 km