Postcode Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

THE COTTAGES, TA5 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE COTTAGES, TA5 1BP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

360

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

TA5 1BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

TA5 1BP is a safe, established residential area on The Cottages, 0.2km from Four Forks in Sedgemoor. Administratively it sits within Cannington ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

For families considering a move, TA5 1BP represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA5 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00148345 (shared with 23 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 TA5 1BP. 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

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 207,500

3 sales · Mean £ 213,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

TA5 1BP has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Spaxton CofE Primary School

Outstanding75 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Spaxton Community Stores0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lamb Inn0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Rainbow Cafe0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bridgwater7.6 km
  • Taunton11.5 km
  • Highbridge & Burnham13.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Garage0.1 km
  • Garage0.1 km
  • Lamb Inn0.2 km
  • Lamb Inn0.2 km