Postcode Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

TA6 4QY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA6 4QY.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA6 4QY 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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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 59% social renting, TA6 4QY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-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 4QY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Sydenham in Bridgwater. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bridgwater North & Central ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

Within the TA6 district, this postcode is characterised by these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 4QY are sourced from Output Area E00148247 (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 4QY. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 around TA6 4QY is above average at 95 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 offences277
Public order72
Anti-social behaviour58
Criminal damage and arson26
Other theft21

school Local Schools

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Bridgwater College Academy

Good1514 pupils0.0 km
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St John and St Francis Church School

Good404 pupils0.8 km
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Eastover Primary School

Good412 pupils0.9 km
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Polden Bower School

Good171 pupils1.0 km
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Willowdown Primary School

Requires Improvement273 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Costcutters0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Premier Moorland Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Bargain Booze0.1 km
  • Parkway Premier0.1 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-Operative0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Cross Rifles Ltd0.8 km
  • New Market Hotel0.7 km
  • The Commercial Inn0.8 km
  • Bird in Hand0.9 km
  • Bridgwater & Albion Rugby Club0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • The McMillan Theatre0.5 km
  • Somerset Larder0.7 km
  • Monroe's Parkway0.2 km
  • The Bower Inn0.6 km
  • Tim's Fish Bar0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Apna's Peri Peri & Pizza0.7 km
  • Kebab Kitchen0.7 km
  • Ocean0.8 km
  • Dolphin Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Moghul Indian Takeaway1.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bridgwater0.8 km
  • Highbridge & Burnham9.6 km
  • Taunton14.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Thornecombe House0.1 km
  • Sydenham School0.1 km
  • Community Centre0.2 km
  • Community Centre0.2 km
  • Wyndham Road0.3 km