TA9 3AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on John Street, 0.0km from Newtown in Highbridge. Administratively it sits within Highbridge & Burnham South ward and the Wells constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TA9 3AR 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 community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 TA9 3AR are sourced from Output Area E00148380 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOHN STREET, TA9 3AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHN STREET, TA9 3AR.
412
34
£ 37,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA9 3AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in TA9 3AR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA9 3AR. The average age is 33.5. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA9 3AR is above average at 109 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
Churchfield Church School
The King Alfred School an Academy
West Huntspill Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Bargain Brand Food Outlet0.9 km
- Create You Art0.3 km
- Highbridge Cash and Carry0.2 km
- Highbridge Convenience Store0.3 km
- Jewson Ltd0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- St John Ambulance Hall0.2 km
- Coopers Arms0.3 km
- Highbridge Social Club0.2 km
- The Globe Inn0.1 km
- 1610 King Alfred Sports Centre0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Barneys TA90.2 km
- HK Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Mint Bay0.1 km
- Sopha0.2 km
- Tasty Bitez0.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- The Co-Operative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bengal Spice0.3 km
- Morland Road Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Rays (Highbridge)1.0 km
- Rob's Fish Bar0.2 km
- Yeungs Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highbridge & Burnham0.5 km
- Bridgwater10.4 km
- Weston-Super-Mare13.7 km
Bus Stops
- The George Hotel0.1 km
- The George Hotel0.2 km
- Sedgemoor North Slinky - Highbridge DRT0.3 km
- Community Hall0.3 km
- Community Hall0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA93AR · Data under Open Government Licence