TA6 5PS is a mixed residential area on Somerset Gardens, 0.8km from Bridgwater in Bridgwater. Administratively it sits within Bridgwater East & Bawdrip ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, up 17.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA6 5PS are sourced from Output Area E00148241 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOMERSET GARDENS, TA6 5PS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERSET GARDENS, TA6 5PS.
245
54
£ 43,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA6 5PS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA6 5PS spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 17.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA6 5PS. The average age is 53.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 197,000
3 sales · Mean £ 190,666
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
1 sales · Mean £ 170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA6 5PS is moderate at 62 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
Bridgwater College Academy
Eastover Primary School
Hamp Nursery and Infants' School
Hamp Academy
Robert Blake School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Parkway Premier0.9 km
- Paytons Butchers0.9 km
- The Local Pantry East Bridgwater0.8 km
- Costcutters0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The McMillan Theatre1.0 km
- Monroe's Parkway0.9 km
- Summerhayes Fisheries0.8 km
- Windsor Catering0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Centre Bar0.8 km
- Great Western Railway Staff Association0.8 km
- Bristol & Exeter Inn0.8 km
- Crown Inn0.8 km
- The New Foresters0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Blue Fish0.9 km
- Yummies Kebab1.0 km
- Scoops0.9 km
- Daisy Vending0.9 km
- Dolphin Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bridgwater0.7 km
- Highbridge & Burnham10.6 km
- Taunton13.9 km
Bus Stops
- Somerset Road0.1 km
- Somerset Road0.1 km
- Sedgemoor Road0.2 km
- Wrenmore Close0.2 km
- Parkway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TA65PS · Data under Open Government Licence