Postcode Analysis Sedgemoor, South West

SHOVEL LANE, TA6 6NJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHOVEL LANE, TA6 6NJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

297

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 49,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA6 6NJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA6 6NJ spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 37.8% year-on-year.

home £212,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA6 6NJ is a safe, established residential area on Shovel Lane, 0.3km from North Petherton in North Petherton. Administratively it sits within North Petherton ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £212k, down 37.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA6 6NJ are sourced from Output Area E00148443 (shared with 11 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 6NJ. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 199,975

4 sales · Mean £ 191,112

Detached

£ 341,500

1 sales · Mean £ 341,500

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

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

Crime around TA6 6NJ is moderate at 51 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 offences66
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order13
Other theft7
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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North Petherton Primary School

Good406 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • North Petherton Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Terries Barbershop0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Walnut Tree Hotel0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Globe Inn0.3 km
  • Lamb Inn0.7 km
  • North Petherton Bowling Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Spice Gallery0.6 km
  • Taart0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Kottage Kebabs0.5 km
  • North Petherton Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Peking Chef0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bridgwater4.8 km
  • Taunton9.3 km
  • Highbridge & Burnham14.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Newton Lane0.1 km
  • Newton Lane0.1 km
  • Shovel Lodge0.2 km
  • Shovel Lodge0.2 km
  • The Stores0.3 km