TA9 3AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Poplar Estate, 0.2km from Newtown in Highbridge. Administratively it sits within Highbridge & Burnham South ward and the Wells constituency.
Within the TA9 district, this postcode is characterised by residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, up 11.6% year-on-year. 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 3AN are sourced from Output Area E00186544 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POPLAR ESTATE, TA9 3AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR ESTATE, TA9 3AN.
414
37
£ 37,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA9 3AN 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
No single demographic signal dominates TA9 3AN — age 37, 40% ownership, 30% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 11.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA9 3AN. The average age is 37.3. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 178,500
4 sales · Mean £ 177,106
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA9 3AN is above average at 99 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
12 nearby- Bargain Brand Food Outlet0.9 km
- Create You Art0.3 km
- Highbridge Cash and Carry0.2 km
- Highbridge Convenience Store0.3 km
- Jewson Ltd0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- St John Ambulance Hall0.3 km
- Coopers Arms0.4 km
- Highbridge Social Club0.1 km
- The Globe Inn0.2 km
- 1610 King Alfred Sports Centre0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Barneys TA90.3 km
- HK Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Mint Bay0.1 km
- Sopha0.3 km
- Tasty Bitez0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- The Co-Operative0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bengal Spice0.4 km
- Morland Road Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Rays (Highbridge)1.0 km
- Rob's Fish Bar0.1 km
- Yeungs Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highbridge & Burnham0.5 km
- Bridgwater10.5 km
- Weston-Super-Mare13.6 km
Bus Stops
- Sedgemoor North Slinky - Highbridge DRT0.1 km
- The George Hotel0.2 km
- Cemetery0.2 km
- The George Hotel0.2 km
- Cemetery0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA93AN · Data under Open Government Licence