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.
APPLEDORE DRIVE, TA6 5FH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for APPLEDORE DRIVE, TA6 5FH.
504
31
£ 39,900 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
St John and St Francis Church School
Eastover Primary School
Robert Blake School
Hamp Academy
Hamp Nursery and Infants' School
Bridgwater College Academy
Northgate Primary School
The Bridge School Sedgemoor
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: TA65FH · Data under Open Government Licence