TA6 6AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Hamp in Bridgwater. Administratively it sits within Bridgwater South ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
Day-to-day life in TA6 6AP has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 6AP are sourced from Output Area E00148207 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TA6 6AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA6 6AP.
361
38
£ 37,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA6 6AP 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 38, TA6 6AP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA6 6AP. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 around TA6 6AP is moderate at 82 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
Hamp Academy
Hamp Nursery and Infants' School
Robert Blake School
The Bridge School Sedgemoor
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre
Somerset Bridge Primary School
Northgate Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Bridgy Gallery0.7 km
- West Country Meats0.8 km
- International Food Store1.0 km
- Millets Outdoors1.0 km
- New Look0.9 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Bridgwater Bowling Club1.0 km
- Green Dragon0.8 km
- Baillies0.9 km
- Mecca Social Club0.9 km
- Old Market0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Wan Jia Le0.8 km
- BOS Cafe0.9 km
- Bridge Restaurant1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- English Raj Restaurant0.9 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
- Kim's Emporium Ltd1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- The Co-Operative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Golden House0.9 km
- Hungry Caterpillar1.0 km
- KFC1.0 km
- Munchies0.9 km
- Admiral Blake Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Bar 270.8 km
- India Gate0.9 km
- The Town Hotel0.9 km
- Tudor Restaurant0.8 km
- Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bridgwater1.3 km
- Highbridge & Burnham11.1 km
- Taunton12.8 km
Bus Stops
- Rhode Lane0.2 km
- Pitman Stores0.2 km
- York Road0.3 km
- Taunton Road Shops0.3 km
- Hope Inn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TA66AP · Data under Open Government Licence