TA7 8QW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Chedzoy Lane, 0.4km from Slape Cross in Sedgemoor. Administratively it sits within Bridgwater East & Bawdrip ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA7, TA7 8QW offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £365k, down 35.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA7 8QW are sourced from Output Area E00186613 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHEDZOY LANE, TA7 8QW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEDZOY LANE, TA7 8QW.
349
52
£ 43,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
TA7 8QW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 35.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA7 8QW. The average age is 51.8. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 236,000
2 sales · Mean £ 236,000
Detached
£ 325,000
5 sales · Mean £ 355,590
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA7 8QW is moderate at 52 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
Polden Bower School
Willowdown Primary School
Bridgwater College Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- MFG Sedgemoor & Subway0.7 km
- Slimming World0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Morganians RFC0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bridgwater2.1 km
- Highbridge & Burnham8.5 km
- Taunton16.1 km
Bus Stops
- Chedzoy Lane0.3 km
- Community Hospital0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: TA78QW · Data under Open Government Licence