TA6 3SY is a safe, established residential area on Griffen Close, 0.0km from Newtown in Bridgwater. Administratively it sits within Bridgwater West ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 85.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA6 3SY are sourced from Output Area E00165979 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRIFFEN CLOSE, TA6 3SY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRIFFEN CLOSE, TA6 3SY.
292
34
£ 39,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA6 3SY 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA6 3SY spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 85.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA6 3SY. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 234,000
1 sales · Mean £ 234,000
Flat
£ 126,000
1 sales · Mean £ 126,000
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA6 3SY has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Northgate Primary School
Chilton Trinity School
The Bridge School Sedgemoor
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre
Wembdon St George's Church School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater
Eastover Primary School
Haygrove School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- West Country Meats0.9 km
- Halfords1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Sweets & Treats0.9 km
- Sweets2urseats0.9 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Green Dragon0.9 km
- 1610 Trinity Sports & Leisure0.8 km
- Admirals Landing0.6 km
- British Flag0.6 km
- Alex's Tapas & Artichoke Gastro Pub @ The Great Escape0.8 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Royal British Legion0.9 km
- Yummy Brazilian Food1.0 km
- McDonalds1.0 km
- St Georges Parish Centre (Soup Kitchen)0.5 km
- Quayside Trampoline & Gymnastics Club0.9 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer PLC1.0 km
- Kim's Emporium Ltd0.7 km
- Asda1.0 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Bar 271.0 km
- Brookland Hotel0.7 km
- India Gate0.8 km
- The Town Hotel0.8 km
- Tudor Restaurant1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Canton Take Away0.7 km
- Deluxe Pizza (Bridgwater)0.8 km
- Hot Spice0.8 km
- Made In Somerset Gourmet Burger House & Grill1.0 km
- Sara's Dairy0.9 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bridgwater1.7 km
- Highbridge & Burnham9.8 km
- Taunton13.8 km
Bus Stops
- Coleridge Road0.1 km
- Homberg Way0.3 km
- Trinity Way0.3 km
- Kendale Road0.3 km
- Trinity Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TA63SY · Data under Open Government Licence