Postcode Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

EDWARD STREET, TA6 5EU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDWARD STREET, TA6 5EU.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA6 5EU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA6 5EU spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £144k. Property prices are trending down 11.4% year-on-year.

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

TA6 5EU is an active urban area on Edward Street, 0.4km from Bridgwater in Bridgwater. Administratively it sits within Bridgwater North & Central ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 122 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA6 5EU are sourced from Output Area E00148184 (shared with 6 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 5EU. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.3%
Asian / British Asian10.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 39%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 137,500

8 sales · Mean £ 140,750

Flat

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

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

Crime around TA6 5EU is above average at 122 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences261
Shoplifting109
Public order68
Anti-social behaviour66
Criminal damage and arson36

school Local Schools

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Eastover Primary School

Good412 pupils0.2 km
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Northgate Primary School

Good253 pupils0.9 km
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St John and St Francis Church School

Good404 pupils0.9 km
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Bridgwater College Academy

Good1514 pupils0.9 km
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The Bridge School Sedgemoor

Good37 pupils1.1 km
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Robert Blake School

Requires Improvement941 pupils1.3 km
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Hamp Academy

Good333 pupils1.4 km
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Hamp Nursery and Infants' School

Good248 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Bridgy Gallery0.7 km
  • Costcutters1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Premier Moorland Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Bridgwater Londis1.0 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Wan Jia Le0.7 km
  • Windsor Catering0.7 km
  • McDonalds0.7 km
  • Quayside Trampoline & Gymnastics Club0.6 km
  • Taco Bell0.7 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Morrisons Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer PLC0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Pak Lok Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.9 km
  • Star Kebab & Think Fish1.0 km
  • Apna's Peri Peri & Pizza0.6 km
  • Kebab Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Admirals Landing1.0 km
  • Cross Rifles Ltd0.5 km
  • New Market Hotel0.6 km
  • Baillies0.9 km
  • Bird in Hand0.6 km
  • + 26 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Acorns Lodge Hotel0.7 km
  • Mercure Bridgwater Hotel0.4 km
  • Bar 270.8 km
  • The Town Hotel0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bridgwater0.2 km
  • Highbridge & Burnham10.1 km
  • Taunton14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • St John Street0.1 km
  • St John Street0.1 km
  • Bridgwater Rail Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Bridgwater Rail Station0.2 km