TA5 1BJ is a safe, established residential area on Charlynch Road, 0.2km from Four Forks in Sedgemoor. Administratively it sits within Cannington ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA5, TA5 1BJ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k.
Census 2021 statistics for TA5 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00148345 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARLYNCH ROAD, TA5 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLYNCH ROAD, TA5 1BJ.
360
44
£ 46,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
TA5 1BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £470k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA5 1BJ. The average age is 44.0. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 397,500
12 sales · Mean £ 409,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
TA5 1BJ has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and possession of weapons. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Spaxton CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Spaxton Community Stores0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Lamb Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Rainbow Cafe0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bridgwater7.4 km
- Taunton11.8 km
- Highbridge & Burnham13.1 km
Bus Stops
- Garage0.3 km
- Garage0.3 km
- Lamb Inn0.4 km
- Lamb Inn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TA51BJ · Data under Open Government Licence