TA9 3AF is an up-and-coming urban area on Church Street, 0.2km from Newtown in Highbridge. Administratively it sits within Highbridge & Burnham South ward and the Wells constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TA9 3AF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £173k, 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 TA9 3AF are sourced from Output Area E00148379 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH STREET, TA9 3AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, TA9 3AF.
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42
£ 37,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA9 3AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
TA9 3AF has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA9 3AF. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 149,000
5 sales · Mean £ 163,800
Semi-Detached
£ 121,000
1 sales · Mean £ 121,000
Flat
£ 97,000
1 sales · Mean £ 97,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA9 3AF is above average at 112 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
Churchfield Church School
The King Alfred School an Academy
West Huntspill Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bargain Brand Food Outlet0.8 km
- Create You Art0.2 km
- Highbridge Cash and Carry0.1 km
- Highbridge Convenience Store0.4 km
- Jewson Ltd0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- St John Ambulance Hall0.2 km
- Coopers Arms0.3 km
- Highbridge Social Club0.1 km
- The Globe Inn0.1 km
- 1610 King Alfred Sports Centre1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Barneys TA90.2 km
- HK Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Mint Bay0.0 km
- Sopha0.2 km
- Tasty Bitez0.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.2 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- The Co-Operative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bengal Spice0.3 km
- Morland Road Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Rays (Highbridge)0.8 km
- Rob's Fish Bar0.1 km
- Yeungs Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highbridge & Burnham0.4 km
- Bridgwater10.4 km
- Weston-Super-Mare13.7 km
Bus Stops
- The George Hotel0.1 km
- The George Hotel0.1 km
- Sedgemoor North Slinky - Highbridge DRT0.2 km
- Community Hall0.2 km
- Community Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TA93AF · Data under Open Government Licence