Postcode Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

TA9 3BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA9 3BJ.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA9 3BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 41% social renting, TA9 3BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

TA9 3BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Newtown in Highbridge. Administratively it sits within Highbridge & Burnham South ward and the Wells constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TA9 3BJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 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 TA9 3BJ are sourced from Output Area E00148379 (shared with 12 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 TA9 3BJ. 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

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

Crime around TA9 3BJ is above average at 92 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.

Violence and sexual offences186
Anti-social behaviour62
Public order38
Criminal damage and arson28
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Churchfield Church School

Good469 pupils0.5 km
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The King Alfred School an Academy

Good1309 pupils1.1 km
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West Huntspill Primary Academy

Inadequate103 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Bargain Brand Food Outlet0.7 km
  • Create You Art0.1 km
  • Highbridge Cash and Carry0.1 km
  • Highbridge Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Jewson Ltd0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • St John Ambulance Hall0.1 km
  • Coopers Arms0.2 km
  • Highbridge Social Club0.2 km
  • The Globe Inn0.2 km
  • Bristol Bridge Inn0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Barneys TA90.1 km
  • HK Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Mint Bay0.1 km
  • Sopha0.1 km
  • Tasty Bitez0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.2 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bengal Spice0.2 km
  • Morland Road Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Rays (Highbridge)0.7 km
  • Rob's Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Yeungs Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Highbridge & Burnham0.3 km
  • Bridgwater10.3 km
  • Weston-Super-Mare13.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Community Hall0.1 km
  • The George Hotel0.1 km
  • Community Hall0.1 km
  • The George Hotel0.1 km
  • Highbridge Railway Station0.3 km