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.
TA9 3BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA9 3BJ.
329
42
£ 37,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA9 3BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
school Local Schools
Churchfield Church School
The King Alfred School an Academy
West Huntspill Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.2 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- The Co-Operative0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: TA93BJ · Data under Open Government Licence