Riverside is in Combwich, Bridgwater and in Somerset district. TA5 2RA is located in the Cannington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgwater and West Somerset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Riverside, Combwich, Bridgwater, TA5 2RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA5 2RE, TA5 2QZ, TA5 2QT, TA5 2QQ, TA5 2RD, TA5 2QY, TA5 2QU, TA5 2QR, TA5 2QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TA5 2RA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 47.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 51% | 52.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.7% | 29.4% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.4% | 46.3% | -15.1% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.7% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 8.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49% | 44.2% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 33.3% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 17.8% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 15.8% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 10% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 11.3% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 19.9% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 37.1% | -0.1% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 98.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.8% | 98.8% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 98.8% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverside was 24.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.9% lower than the Cannington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Riverside has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Cannington and the 419th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.1%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor Inn Riverside, Bridgwater, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £523,892 | 2025-09-18 | £523,892 |
| 29 Riverside, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-06-21 | £190,543 |
| 33 Riverside, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-12-05 | £335,278 |
| 35 Riverside, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2021-08-25 | £227,925 |
| 29 Riverside, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-10-09 | £174,281 |
TA5 2RA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TA5 2RA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in TA5 2RA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otterhampton Primary School School Lane , Combwich TA5 2QS | 2out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannington Church of England Primary School Brook Street , Cannington TA5 2HP | 3out of 4 | 3,156 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pawlett Primary School Academy Gaunts Road , Pawlett TA6 4SB | 1out of 4 | 4,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brymore Academy Cannington , TA5 2NB | 3out of 4 | 3,624 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Inn | Riverside | 2 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 38 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.