Postcode Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

DOCKS, TA6 3EX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOCKS, TA6 3EX.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA6 3EX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA6 3EX — age 40, 49% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £174k.

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

TA6 3EX is an up-and-coming urban area on Docks, 0.5km from Crowpill in Bridgwater. Administratively it sits within Bridgwater West ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TA6 3EX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (180 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 3EX are sourced from Output Area E00148273 (shared with 8 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 3EX. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 145,000

8 sales · Mean £ 145,625

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

Crime rates near TA6 3EX are high at 180 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences362
Shoplifting127
Anti-social behaviour126
Public order101
Criminal damage and arson75

school Local Schools

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Northgate Primary School

Good253 pupils0.2 km
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The Bridge School Sedgemoor

Good37 pupils0.7 km
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Chilton Trinity School

Requires Improvement934 pupils0.8 km
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Eastover Primary School

Good412 pupils0.8 km
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Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre

Good400 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater

Good1.2 km
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Robert Blake School

Requires Improvement941 pupils1.3 km
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Wembdon St George's Church School

Good345 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Bridgy Gallery0.7 km
  • West Country Meats0.7 km
  • McColl's0.5 km
  • The Range1.0 km
  • Argos0.5 km
  • + 42 more
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Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • Green Dragon0.7 km
  • 1610 Trinity Sports & Leisure0.8 km
  • Admirals Landing0.0 km
  • Cross Rifles Ltd0.8 km
  • Invictus Gym1.0 km
  • + 35 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Wan Jia Le0.6 km
  • McDonalds0.5 km
  • Quayside Trampoline & Gymnastics Club0.4 km
  • Taco Bell0.4 km
  • The Axe Shack Ltd0.5 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer PLC0.4 km
  • The Food Warehouse0.6 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Ocean0.9 km
  • Deniz Kebab House0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Golden Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • Golden House0.5 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant0.6 km
  • The Acorns Lodge Hotel0.9 km
  • Mercure Bridgwater Hotel0.7 km
  • Bar 270.6 km
  • Brookland Hotel0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bridgwater1.2 km
  • Highbridge & Burnham9.8 km
  • Taunton13.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Russell Place0.1 km
  • Russell Place0.1 km
  • Kendale Road0.2 km
  • Brendon Road0.2 km
  • Magistrates Court0.3 km