TA6 6AF is an up-and-coming urban area on Taunton Road, 0.6km from Hamp in Bridgwater. Administratively it sits within Bridgwater South ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
For families considering a move, TA6 6AF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (152 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 29.2% year-on-year. 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 6AF are sourced from Output Area E00148209 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TAUNTON ROAD, TA6 6AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAUNTON ROAD, TA6 6AF.
328
46
£ 37,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA6 6AF spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £166k. Property prices are trending up 29.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA6 6AF. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 127,000
31 sales · Mean £ 125,887
Terraced
£ 176,000
6 sales · Mean £ 165,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near TA6 6AF are high at 152 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.
school Local Schools
Robert Blake School
Hamp Academy
Hamp Nursery and Infants' School
The Bridge School Sedgemoor
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre
Northgate Primary School
Eastover Primary School
Somerset Bridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Bridgy Gallery0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- West Country Meats0.8 km
- Bistro Casa0.8 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Green Dragon0.7 km
- Baillies0.8 km
- Bridgwater Arts Centre0.8 km
- Bridgwater Masonic Hall0.9 km
- County Club0.9 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Wan Jia Le0.6 km
- BOS Cafe0.8 km
- Bridge Restaurant0.7 km
- Cafe Margaritka0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Cantinho das mercearias & charcutaria0.8 km
- Portuguese Delights0.9 km
- Kim's Emporium Ltd0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Deniz Kebab House0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Golden House0.8 km
- Hungry Caterpillar0.8 km
- KFC0.8 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Mercure Bridgwater Hotel0.8 km
- Bar 270.7 km
- India Gate0.8 km
- The Town Hotel0.8 km
- Tudor Restaurant0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bridgwater1.0 km
- Highbridge & Burnham10.9 km
- Taunton13.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hope Inn0.0 km
- Hope Inn0.1 km
- Taunton Road Shops0.2 km
- Parkstone Avenue0.3 km
- Superstore0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TA66AF · Data under Open Government Licence