TA9 3AP 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.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TA9 3AP 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £224k, down 1.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA9 3AP are sourced from Output Area E00148392 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POPLAR ESTATE, TA9 3AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR ESTATE, TA9 3AP.
504
35
£ 37,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA9 3AP 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
Social renting makes up 51% of tenure in TA9 3AP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-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 TA9 3AP. The average age is 35.5. 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
£ 237,500
5 sales · Mean £ 211,200
Terraced
£ 185,000
1 sales · Mean £ 185,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA9 3AP is above average at 90 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- Create You Art0.4 km
- Highbridge Cash and Carry0.3 km
- Highbridge Convenience Store0.2 km
- Jewson Ltd0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- St John Ambulance Hall0.3 km
- Coopers Arms0.4 km
- Highbridge Social Club0.2 km
- The Globe Inn0.2 km
- 1610 King Alfred Sports Centre0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Barneys TA90.4 km
- HK Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Mint Bay0.2 km
- Sopha0.3 km
- Tasty Bitez0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- The Co-Operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bengal Spice0.4 km
- Morland Road Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Rob's Fish Bar0.2 km
- Yeungs Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Yummies Pizza Takeaway0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highbridge & Burnham0.6 km
- Bridgwater10.5 km
- Weston-Super-Mare13.6 km
Bus Stops
- Sedgemoor North Slinky - Highbridge DRT0.2 km
- Maggs Stores0.2 km
- Maggs Stores0.2 km
- Cemetery0.2 km
- Snooker Club0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA93AP · Data under Open Government Licence