Postcode Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

FAIRFAX ROAD, TA6 4LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFAX ROAD, TA6 4LS.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA6 4LS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 79% of tenure in TA6 4LS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

TA6 4LS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fairfax Road, 0.2km from Sydenham in Bridgwater. Administratively it sits within Bridgwater North & Central ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TA6 4LS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £129k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4LS are sourced from Output Area E00148246 (shared with 9 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 4LS. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 129,725

2 sales · Mean £ 129,725

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

Crime around TA6 4LS is moderate at 77 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.

Violence and sexual offences193
Public order52
Anti-social behaviour39
Criminal damage and arson20
Other crime13

school Local Schools

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Bridgwater College Academy

Good1514 pupils0.3 km
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Eastover Primary School

Good412 pupils0.6 km
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St John and St Francis Church School

Good404 pupils0.8 km
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Polden Bower School

Good171 pupils1.2 km
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Northgate Primary School

Good253 pupils1.4 km
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Willowdown Primary School

Requires Improvement273 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Argos1.0 km
  • Bargain Booze0.1 km
  • Fruit Corner Ltd0.9 km
  • Parkway Premier0.1 km
  • Paytons Butchers0.1 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Cross Rifles Ltd0.6 km
  • New Market Hotel0.6 km
  • Bird in Hand0.7 km
  • Bridgwater & Albion Rugby Club0.4 km
  • Centre Bar0.1 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • The McMillan Theatre0.2 km
  • Somerset Larder0.7 km
  • Monroe's Parkway0.1 km
  • Regresso0.9 km
  • The Bower Inn0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • The Food Warehouse1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative0.6 km
  • Cantinho das mercearias & charcutaria1.0 km
  • Farmfoods1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Apna's Peri Peri & Pizza0.6 km
  • Kebab Kitchen0.6 km
  • Ocean0.6 km
  • Blue Fish0.1 km
  • Deniz Kebab House0.8 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Mercure Bridgwater Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bridgwater0.5 km
  • Highbridge & Burnham9.7 km
  • Taunton14.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Longstone Avenue0.1 km
  • Community Centre0.1 km
  • Community Centre0.1 km
  • Bridgwater College0.2 km
  • Sydenham School0.2 km