Brownings Road, Cannington, Bridgwater, TA5 2RH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TA5 2RH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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	49.8%	49.6%	-0.2%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	50.2%	50.4%	0.2%	49.0%	1.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of TA5 2RH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	15.7%	22.4%	6.7%	37.9%	-15.5%
Married: Opposite sex	68.3%	55.7%	-12.6%	44.2%	11.5%
Separated	3.5%	2.6%	-0.9%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	7.4%	6.1%	-1.3%	9.1%	-3.0%
Widowed	5.2%	13.2%	8.0%	6.1%	7.1%

Health

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	39.9%	47.6%	7.7%	48.4%	-0.8%
Good health	38.4%	35.7%	-2.7%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	19.2%	14.5%	-4.7%	12.7%	1.8%
Bad health	2.6%	2.2%	-0.4%	4.0%	-1.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	17%	16.5%	-0.5%	18.2%	-1.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10%	11.7%	1.7%	9.6%	2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	23%	13.5%	-9.5%	13.4%	0.1%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	7.4%	2.6%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.7%	23%	7.3%	16.9%	6.1%
Degree or Similar	23%	25.7%	2.7%	33.8%	-8.1%
Other	6.5%	2.2%	-4.3%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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 African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
White	99.6%	99.6%	0.0%	81.4%	18.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.6% 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	97.4%	96.6%	-0.8%	83.2%	13.4%
European Union	1.5%	1.9%	0.4%	6.1%	-4.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	96.6%	-0.8%	83.2%	13.4%
10+ Years	0.7%	3%	2.3%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.7%	76.7%	11.0%
No passport held	12.3%	13.5%	-1.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.7%	37.2%	0.5%
Christian	55.2%	46.2%	9.0%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	6.7%	6.0%	0.7%

Safety

Is Brownings Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brownings Road was 33.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.6% higher than the Cannington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Brownings Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Cannington and the 556th lowest crime rate of 1,846 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,600

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in TA5 2RH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Brownings Road are based on 78 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Somerset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Brownings Road, Cannington, Bridgwater, TA5 2RH

Estimated Average Property Prices for TA5 2RH

Average Price
£358,749

Semi-Detached
£370,247

Terraced
£525,492

Detached
£352,808

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brownings Road

Average Price
£387,101

Semi-Detached
£378,558

Terraced
£537,362

Detached
£385,236

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Brownings Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Brownings Road, Bridgwater, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2023-07-10	£379,607
8 Brownings Road, Bridgwater, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£372,500	2022-12-16	£357,319
40 Brownings Road, Bridgwater, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£283,000	2022-10-12	£272,278
34 Brownings Road, Bridgwater, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£338,000	2022-09-02	£325,519
4 Brownings Road, Bridgwater, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2022-01-26	£315,016

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TA5 2RH

Employment

TA5 2RH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2RH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	84
Full-Time Employee	75
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	19
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	4
Looking after home or family	4
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Education	18
Manufacturing	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Construction	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	9
Human health and social work activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cannington Church of England Primary School Brook Street , Cannington TA5 2HP	- not rated	553 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wembdon St George's Church School Brantwood Road , Wembdon TA6 7PS	- not rated	3,095 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's Junior School Brantwood Road , Wembdon TA6 7PS	- not rated	3,095 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wembdon St George's Church School Brantwood Road , Wembdon TA6 7PS	3out of 4	3,095 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wembdon County Infant School Church Road , Wembdon TA6 7RR	- not rated	3,582 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brymore School Cannington , TA5 2NB	- not rated	1,496 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Brymore Academy Cannington , TA5 2NB	3out of 4	1,496 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Boys	More About School
Haygrove School Durleigh Road , TA6 7HW	- not rated	4,026 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Haygrove School Durleigh Road , TA6 7HW	3out of 4	4,026 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chilton Trinity School Chilton Street , TA6 3JA	- not rated	4,095 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cannington College Cannington , TA5 2LS	- not rated	843 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Meadows School Lovedere House , Goathurst TA5 2DD	- not rated	4,226 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Penrose School Albert Street , TA6 7ET	- not rated	4,618 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bridgwater Centre Albert Street , TA6 3RG	- not rated	4,638 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Bridgwater Centre Albert Street , TA6 3RG	- not rated	4,638 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bridgwater Key Stage 3 Centre Albert Street , TA6 3RG	- not rated	4,682 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Linpop's Cafe	Main Road	168 yd
EDF Cannington Court	Cannington Court, Church Street	570 yd
Walled Gardens of Cannington Tearooms	Cannington Court, Church Street	570 yd
Saffron	10 High Street	717 yd
Cannington Golf Club	Cannington Golf Centre	845 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Friendly Spirit	Brook Street	505 yd
Globe Inn	4 Church Street	521 yd
Kings Head Inn	12 High Street	725 yd
Rose & Crown	30 High Street	776 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cannington Golf Centre	golf	998 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	68.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	65.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.