Postcode Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

APPLEDORE DRIVE, TA6 5FH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for APPLEDORE DRIVE, TA6 5FH.

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Population

504

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA6 5FH 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.

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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA6 5FH — age 31, 56% ownership, 43% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 12.8% year-on-year.

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

TA6 5FH is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Appledore Drive, 0.7km from Bridgwater in Bridgwater. Administratively it sits within Bridgwater North & Central ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TA6 5FH offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, down 12.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA6 5FH are sourced from Output Area E00186646 (shared with 19 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 5FH. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian7.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

7 sales · Mean £ 213,785

Terraced

£ 203,000

3 sales · Mean £ 213,833

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

Crime around TA6 5FH is above average at 103 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 offences156
Shoplifting106
Anti-social behaviour60
Public order25
Criminal damage and arson18

school Local Schools

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St John and St Francis Church School

Good404 pupils0.7 km
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Eastover Primary School

Good412 pupils0.8 km
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Robert Blake School

Requires Improvement941 pupils1.1 km
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Hamp Academy

Good333 pupils1.1 km
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Hamp Nursery and Infants' School

Good248 pupils1.1 km
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Bridgwater College Academy

Good1514 pupils1.2 km
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Northgate Primary School

Good253 pupils1.2 km
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The Bridge School Sedgemoor

Good37 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Bridgy Gallery0.8 km
  • Costcutters0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Premier Moorland Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Bridgwater Londis0.6 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Wan Jia Le0.9 km
  • Holy Trinity Church Bridgwater Servery1.0 km
  • Holy Trinity Church Hall0.9 km
  • Windsor Catering0.4 km
  • The McMillan Theatre0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Morrisons Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative0.5 km
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Cantinho das mercearias & charcutaria0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Pak Lok Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.6 km
  • Star Kebab & Think Fish0.6 km
  • Deniz Kebab House0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Cross Rifles Ltd1.0 km
  • Centre Bar1.0 km
  • Fountain Inn1.0 km
  • Great Western Railway Staff Association0.5 km
  • Pure Gym Ltd1.0 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Acorns Lodge Hotel0.7 km
  • Mercure Bridgwater Hotel0.7 km
  • Bar 271.0 km
  • Tudor Restaurant1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bridgwater0.5 km
  • Highbridge & Burnham10.6 km
  • Taunton13.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Penzoy Avenue0.3 km
  • Sedgemoor Road0.3 km
  • Redgate Medical Centre0.3 km
  • Sedgemoor Road0.4 km
  • Sedgemoor Road0.4 km