TA6 4RL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Sydenham in Bridgwater. Administratively it sits within Bridgwater North & Central ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TA6 4RL is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 4RL are sourced from Output Area E00148247 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TA6 4RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA6 4RL.
313
39
£ 36,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA6 4RL 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.
Area Character
With 59% social renting, TA6 4RL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA6 4RL. The average age is 39.1. 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 around TA6 4RL is above average at 95 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bridgwater College Academy
St John and St Francis Church School
Eastover Primary School
Polden Bower School
Willowdown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Costcutters0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Premier Moorland Convenience Store0.7 km
- Bargain Booze0.1 km
- Parkway Premier0.1 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Operative0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Cross Rifles Ltd0.8 km
- New Market Hotel0.7 km
- The Commercial Inn0.8 km
- Bird in Hand0.9 km
- Bridgwater & Albion Rugby Club0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The McMillan Theatre0.5 km
- Somerset Larder0.7 km
- Monroe's Parkway0.2 km
- The Bower Inn0.6 km
- Tim's Fish Bar0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Apna's Peri Peri & Pizza0.7 km
- Kebab Kitchen0.7 km
- Ocean0.8 km
- Dolphin Fish Bar0.9 km
- Moghul Indian Takeaway1.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bridgwater0.8 km
- Highbridge & Burnham9.6 km
- Taunton14.8 km
Bus Stops
- Thornecombe House0.1 km
- Sydenham School0.1 km
- Community Centre0.2 km
- Community Centre0.2 km
- Wyndham Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA64RL · Data under Open Government Licence