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.
EDWARD STREET, TA6 5EU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDWARD STREET, TA6 5EU.
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35
£ 39,900 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA6 5EU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Eastover Primary School
Northgate Primary School
St John and St Francis Church School
Bridgwater College Academy
The Bridge School Sedgemoor
Robert Blake School
Hamp Academy
Hamp Nursery and Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: TA65EU · Data under Open Government Licence