TA6 7AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Phillips Close, 0.5km from Northfield in Bridgwater. Administratively it sits within Bridgwater South ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TA6 7AR is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k. 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 7AR are sourced from Output Area E00148232 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PHILLIPS CLOSE, TA6 7AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PHILLIPS CLOSE, TA6 7AR.
322
41
£ 37,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA6 7AR 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 41, TA6 7AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £330k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA6 7AR. The average age is 41.3. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 275,500
3 sales · Mean £ 285,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA6 7AR has low crime rates — 19 incidents 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater
Haygrove School
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre
The Bridge School Sedgemoor
Wembdon St George's Church School
Robert Blake School
Northgate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Dunkery Road Stores0.2 km
- Trev's Local0.7 km
- West Country Meats0.7 km
- S R News0.7 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Bridgwater Bowling Club0.3 km
- Green Dragon0.9 km
- Mecca Social Club0.9 km
- Old Market0.9 km
- Reflections1.0 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- BOS Cafe1.0 km
- Cafe on the Park0.8 km
- English Raj Restaurant1.0 km
- Victoria Park Community Centre0.8 km
- Maliwan's0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Golden House1.0 km
- Star Fish Bar0.7 km
- Excel Fish Bar0.7 km
- Canton Take Away0.7 km
- Deluxe Pizza (Bridgwater)0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Brookland Hotel0.7 km
- India Gate0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Kim's Emporium Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bridgwater2.1 km
- Highbridge & Burnham10.8 km
- Taunton12.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Shops0.2 km
- Grange Drive0.2 km
- Danesboro Road0.3 km
- Woodbury Road Jct0.3 km
- Woodbury Road Jct0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA67AR · Data under Open Government Licence