TA9 3EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bishops Place, 0.2km from Newtown in Highbridge. Administratively it sits within Highbridge & Burnham South ward and the Wells constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TA9 3EB offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. 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. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £66k, 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 3EB are sourced from Output Area E00148375 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BISHOPS PLACE, TA9 3EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISHOPS PLACE, TA9 3EB.
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38
£ 37,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA9 3EB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
TA9 3EB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA9 3EB. The average age is 38.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 66,000
13 sales · Mean £ 67,365
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA9 3EB is above average at 98 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
11 nearby- Bargain Brand Food Outlet0.8 km
- Create You Art0.2 km
- Highbridge Cash and Carry0.0 km
- Highbridge Convenience Store0.4 km
- Jewson Ltd0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- St John Ambulance Hall0.1 km
- Coopers Arms0.2 km
- Highbridge Social Club0.1 km
- The Globe Inn0.1 km
- Bristol Bridge Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Barneys TA90.1 km
- HK Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Mint Bay0.1 km
- Sopha0.1 km
- Tasty Bitez0.1 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- The Co-Operative0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bengal Spice0.2 km
- Morland Road Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Rays (Highbridge)0.8 km
- Rob's Fish Bar0.2 km
- Yeungs Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highbridge & Burnham0.4 km
- Bridgwater10.3 km
- Weston-Super-Mare13.8 km
Bus Stops
- The George Hotel0.0 km
- The George Hotel0.1 km
- Community Hall0.2 km
- Community Hall0.2 km
- Sedgemoor North Slinky - Highbridge DRT0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TA93EB · Data under Open Government Licence