Postcode Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

HIGH STREET, TA6 3BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, TA6 3BQ.

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Population

159

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA6 3BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 72% economic activity and an average age of 34, TA6 3BQ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

TA6 3BQ is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.6km from Northfield in Bridgwater. Administratively it sits within Bridgwater South ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (266 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 TA6 3BQ are sourced from Output Area E00186538 (shared with 48 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 TA6 3BQ. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.0%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed15.5%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near TA6 3BQ are high at 266 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 offences569
Anti-social behaviour223
Shoplifting195
Public order166
Criminal damage and arson97

school Local Schools

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The Bridge School Sedgemoor

Good37 pupils0.2 km
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Northgate Primary School

Good253 pupils0.4 km
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Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre

Good400 pupils0.4 km
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Robert Blake School

Requires Improvement941 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater

Good0.8 km
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Hamp Academy

Good333 pupils1.0 km
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Hamp Nursery and Infants' School

Good248 pupils1.0 km
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Eastover Primary School

Good412 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Bridgy Gallery0.4 km
  • West Country Meats0.2 km
  • Bridgwater Londis1.0 km
  • McColl's0.7 km
  • Argos0.8 km
  • + 37 more
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Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • Bridgwater Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Green Dragon0.1 km
  • Admirals Landing0.5 km
  • Baillies0.1 km
  • Bridgwater Arts Centre0.4 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Wan Jia Le0.3 km
  • Holy Trinity Church Bridgwater Servery1.0 km
  • Holy Trinity Church Hall0.9 km
  • Windsor Catering1.0 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer PLC0.8 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Pak Lok Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.9 km
  • Star Kebab & Think Fish0.9 km
  • Deniz Kebab House0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant0.2 km
  • The Acorns Lodge Hotel0.6 km
  • Mercure Bridgwater Hotel0.7 km
  • Bar 270.2 km
  • Brookland Hotel0.2 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bridgwater1.2 km
  • Highbridge & Burnham10.4 km
  • Taunton13.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Cinema0.1 km
  • Video Shop0.1 km
  • Video Shop0.1 km
  • High Street 10.2 km
  • High Street 20.2 km