Postcode Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

TA6 5LY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA6 5LY.

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Population

362

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA6 5LY 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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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA6 5LY spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

TA6 5LY is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km 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 — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (242 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 5LY are sourced from Output Area E00148187 (shared with 14 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 5LY. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.6%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
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.

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

Crime rates near TA6 5LY are high at 242 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences429
Anti-social behaviour196
Public order142
Shoplifting127
Criminal damage and arson90

school Local Schools

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Eastover Primary School

Good412 pupils0.5 km
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Northgate Primary School

Good253 pupils0.6 km
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The Bridge School Sedgemoor

Good37 pupils0.7 km
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Robert Blake School

Requires Improvement941 pupils0.9 km
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Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre

Good400 pupils1.0 km
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Hamp Nursery and Infants' School

Good248 pupils1.0 km
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Hamp Academy

Good333 pupils1.0 km
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St John and St Francis Church School

Good404 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Bridgy Gallery0.3 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • West Country Meats0.8 km
  • Bridgwater Londis0.8 km
  • Argos0.6 km
  • + 38 more
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Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • Green Dragon0.6 km
  • Admirals Landing0.8 km
  • Cross Rifles Ltd0.7 km
  • New Market Hotel0.9 km
  • Baillies0.6 km
  • + 34 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Wan Jia Le0.3 km
  • Holy Trinity Church Bridgwater Servery1.0 km
  • Holy Trinity Church Hall0.9 km
  • Windsor Catering0.6 km
  • McDonalds0.6 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
  • The Co-Operative0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer PLC0.6 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Pak Lok Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.7 km
  • Star Kebab & Think Fish0.7 km
  • Apna's Peri Peri & Pizza0.9 km
  • Kebab Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 34 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant0.5 km
  • The Acorns Lodge Hotel0.4 km
  • Mercure Bridgwater Hotel0.2 km
  • Bar 270.4 km
  • Brookland Hotel0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bridgwater0.5 km
  • Highbridge & Burnham10.3 km
  • Taunton13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bunch of Grapes0.2 km
  • Bunch of Grapes0.2 km
  • Town Bridge Eastover0.3 km
  • Town Bridge Eastover0.3 km
  • Bus Station0.3 km