Kendale Road, Bridgwater, TA6 3QQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TA6 3QQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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	50.3%	48.6%	-1.7%	51.0%	-2.4%
Male	49.7%	51.4%	1.7%	49.0%	2.4%

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 area around TA6 3QQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	44.8%	43.3%	-1.5%	37.9%	5.4%
Married: Opposite sex	38%	37.5%	-0.5%	44.2%	-6.7%
Separated	2.7%	4.3%	1.6%	2.2%	2.1%
Divorced	8.8%	10.8%	2.0%	9.1%	1.7%
Widowed	5.7%	4%	-1.7%	6.1%	-2.1%

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	34.7%	46.7%	12.0%	48.4%	-1.7%
Good health	44.7%	33.6%	-11.1%	33.6%	0.0%
Fair health	12.4%	13.3%	0.9%	12.7%	0.6%
Bad health	6.3%	3.6%	-2.7%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	1.8%	2.8%	1.0%	1.2%	1.6%

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.

In the area around TA6 3QQ this area, 29.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.6%	29.3%	-0.3%	18.2%	11.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	23.2%	13.8%	-9.4%	9.6%	4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.9%	17%	-3.9%	13.4%	3.6%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	2.2%	-1.2%	5.3%	-3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.8%	18.5%	9.7%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	10.1%	16.3%	6.2%	33.8%	-17.5%
Other	4%	2.9%	-1.1%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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)
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99.2%	97.5%	-1.7%	81.4%	16.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	2%	2.0%	0.1%	1.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.1% 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	97.9%	94.1%	-3.8%	83.2%	10.9%
European Union	2.1%	5.6%	3.5%	6.1%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	93.6%	-4.3%	83.2%	10.4%
10+ Years	0.5%	3.1%	2.6%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	0.5%	3.4%	2.9%	2.9%	0.5%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	60.1%	76.7%	-16.6%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Lithuania	2.2%	0.3%	1.9%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Romania	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	33%	13.5%	19.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	56.8%	37.2%	19.6%
Christian	37.3%	46.2%	-8.9%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Kendale Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kendale Road was 233.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.7% higher than the Bridgwater North & Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kendale Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Bridgwater North & Central and the 125th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 163.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in TA6 3QQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Kendale Road are based on 195 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 Kendale Road, Bridgwater, TA6 3QQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for TA6 3QQ

Average Price
£177,050

Semi-Detached
£182,836

Terraced
£175,270

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kendale Road

Average Price
£197,507

Semi-Detached
£196,042

Terraced
£194,757

Detached
£229,565

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kendale Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
193 Kendale Road, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£200,000	2025-08-05	£201,418
201 Kendale Road, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£174,500	2024-07-23	£181,626
196 Kendale Road, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£135,000	2022-07-29	£135,820
211 Kendale Road, Bridgwater, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£197,500	2022-07-04	£201,911
192 Kendale Road, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2022-05-31	£177,314

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TA6 3QQ

Employment

TA6 3QQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	110
Part-Time Employee	45
Retired	34
Long-Term Sick or disabled	22
Self-Employed	18
Looking after home or family	16
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	8
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Human health and social work activities	27
Manufacturing	26
Transport and storage	16
Education	13
Administrative and support service activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Other	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northgate Primary School Northgate , TA6 3EU	- not rated	478 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre Westover Green , TA6 7HB	3out of 4	1,087 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Eastover Primary School Wellington Road , TA6 5EX	3out of 4	1,216 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater Park Avenue , TA6 7EE	2out of 4	1,258 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wembdon St George's Church School Brantwood Road , Wembdon TA6 7PS	1out of 4	1,400 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chilton Trinity School Chilton Street , TA6 3JA	- not rated	696 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Robert Blake Science College Hamp Avenue , TA6 6AW	3out of 4	1,764 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Haygrove School Durleigh Road , TA6 7HW	3out of 4	1,798 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bridgwater and Taunton College Bath Road , TA6 4PZ	- not rated	1,642 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bridgwater College Academy Parkway , TA6 4QY	3out of 4	2,047 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Bridge School Sedgemoor The Cossington Centre , Main Road TA6 3RG	3out of 4	1,270 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Polden Bower School Bower Lane , TA6 4GU	3out of 4	1,814 yd	Foundation special school	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
The Axe Shack Ltd	Unit 3, Kilnside, East Quay	477 yd
Nandos	Unit 4, Northgate Yard, Mount Street	508 yd
Quayside Trampoline & Gymnastics Club	The Luxon Centre, Unit 2	595 yd
Subway	Unit A2, Bridgwater Retail Park, The Leggar	605 yd
Costa	Unit A3, Bridgwater Retail Park, The Leggar	605 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
British Flag	79-83 Chilton Street	292 yd
Allstars Sports Bowl Bridgwater	Allstars Sports Bowl, Northgate Yard, Mount Street	508 yd
Bridgwater Masonic Hall	15 King Square	548 yd
Lions Club	18 West Quay	563 yd
County Club	24 King Square	566 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Fish & Chips	104b Kendale Road	296 yd
Oscars	8 West Quay	690 yd
KFC	10 High Street	694 yd
Hungry Caterpillar	5c Court Street	712 yd
Golden House	5 Clare Street	745 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Unit 1, Leggar Retail Park, The Leggar	568 yd
Marks & Spencer PLC	Unit C2 Gallagher Retail Park, The Clink	605 yd
One Beyond	Units 4,5 & 5A, 6-8 Angel Place	608 yd
Sainsbury's	The Clink	636 yd
Asda	East Quay	664 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Northgate Primary School NORTHGATE	artificial grass pitch	390 yd
Sedgemoor Splash Leisure Centre (Closed) Mount Street	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	530 yd
Victoria Park Kendale Road	grass pitches	549 yd
Chilton Trinity School Chilton Street	grass pitches	724 yd
Wembdon Cricket Club THE GREEN AT WEMBDON THE GREEN AT WEMBDON HOMBERG WAY	grass pitches	777 yd
Trinity Sports & Leisure CHILTON STREET	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	793 yd
Trim Wise (Bridgwater) 45-55 45-55 Eastover	health and fitness suite	843 yd
Drove House Health And Rehabilitation KINGS CASTLE BUSINESS PARK KINGS CASTLE BUSINESS PARK THE DROVE	health and fitness suite	871 yd
The Green At Wembdon THE GREEN AT WEMBDON THE GREEN AT WEMBDON HOMBERG WAY	grass pitches	933 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	67.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	140 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TA6 3QQ