Sorrento Mews, Wembdon, Bridgwater, TA6 3ST

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA6 3ST is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.3%	50.8%	0.5%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	49.7%	49.2%	-0.5%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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	29.9%	31.5%	1.6%	37.9%	-6.4%
Married: Opposite sex	53.3%	49.5%	-3.8%	44.2%	5.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	2.8%	2.3%	-0.5%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	11.7%	13.1%	1.4%	9.1%	4.0%
Widowed	2.3%	2.7%	0.4%	6.1%	-3.4%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	57%	57%	0.0%	48.4%	8.6%
Good health	32.9%	32.4%	-0.5%	33.6%	-1.2%
Fair health	7.3%	7.2%	-0.1%	12.7%	-5.5%
Bad health	2.1%	1.7%	-0.4%	4.0%	-2.3%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	1.2%	0.5%

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	12.6%	14.4%	1.8%	18.2%	-3.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.8%	14%	-2.8%	9.6%	4.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.4%	18%	-4.4%	13.4%	4.6%
Apprenticeship	7%	5.9%	-1.1%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	15.8%	2.2%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	22.4%	27.9%	5.5%	33.8%	-5.9%
Other	5.1%	4.1%	-1.0%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.7%	97.6%	-2.1%	81.4%	16.2%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 75.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92%	75.5%	-16.5%	83.2%	-7.7%
European Union	7.3%	20.4%	13.1%	6.1%	14.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0.8%	1.6%
Africa	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92%	75.5%	-16.5%	83.2%	-7.7%
10+ Years	1.4%	7.5%	6.1%	9.8%	-2.3%
5-10 Years	2.4%	11.9%	9.5%	2.9%	9.0%
2-5 Years	2.4%	3.4%	1.0%	2.2%	1.2%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%	1.9%	-0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	56.8%	76.7%	-19.9%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Spain	1.4%	0.4%	1.0%
Poland	7.4%	1.3%	6.1%
Romania	7.4%	0.9%	6.5%
Other EU countries	6.1%	1.5%	4.6%
Other Europe	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	17.9%	13.5%	4.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.8%	37.2%	3.6%
Christian	54.8%	46.2%	8.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Sorrento Mews Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sorrento Mews was 58.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% lower than the Bridgwater South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sorrento Mews has the 40th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Bridgwater South and the 787th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,600

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in TA6 3ST, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (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) - 2/10 (very 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 Sorrento Mews are based on 7 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 Sorrento Mews, Wembdon, Bridgwater, TA6 3ST

Estimated Average Property Prices for TA6 3ST

Average Price
£234,688

Semi-Detached
£297,198

Terraced
£213,852

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sorrento Mews

Average Price
£240,291

Semi-Detached
£305,386

Terraced
£229,441

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sorrento MewsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Sorrento Mews, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£239,950	2022-06-10	£245,634
7 Sorrento Mews, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2016-07-01	£210,296
1 Sorrento Mews, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2016-03-15	£229,827
1 Sorrento Mews, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, a newly built property	£185,595	2006-09-29	£293,293
5 Sorrento Mews, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, a newly built property	£124,999	2006-08-04	£198,798

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TA6 3ST

Employment

TA6 3ST 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	98
Part-Time Employee	36
Retired	26
Self-Employed	21
Other	9
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Manufacturing	30
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Construction	12
Education	10
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Transport and storage	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wembdon St George's Church School Brantwood Road , Wembdon TA6 7PS	1out of 4	1,197 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Northgate Primary School Northgate , TA6 3EU	- not rated	1,202 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater Park Avenue , TA6 7EE	2out of 4	1,568 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre Westover Green , TA6 7HB	3out of 4	1,586 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Eastover Primary School Wellington Road , TA6 5EX	3out of 4	1,913 yd	Community school	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	535 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Haygrove School Durleigh Road , TA6 7HW	3out of 4	2,067 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Robert Blake Science College Hamp Avenue , TA6 6AW	3out of 4	2,427 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brymore Academy Cannington , TA5 2NB	3out of 4	5,111 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Boys	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	2,299 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	2,658 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	1,833 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Polden Bower School Bower Lane , TA6 4GU	3out of 4	2,481 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
St Georges Parish Centre (Soup Kitchen)	Parish Centre, Church Road	426 yd
The Axe Shack Ltd	Unit 3, Kilnside, East Quay	946 yd
Victoria Park Community Centre	Victoria Park Drive	1,003 yd
Cafe on the Park	Victoria Park Community Centre, Victoria Park Road	1,003 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
1610 Trinity Sports & Leisure	Chilton Trinity School, Chilton Street	519 yd
British Flag	79-83 Chilton Street	688 yd
Victoria Park Bowling Club	Victoria Park Drive	992 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Golden Fish & Chips	104b Kendale Road		635 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Trinity Sports & Leisure CHILTON STREET	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	370 yd
Chilton Trinity School Chilton Street	grass pitches	465 yd
Wembdon Cricket Club THE GREEN AT WEMBDON THE GREEN AT WEMBDON HOMBERG WAY	grass pitches	589 yd
The Green At Wembdon THE GREEN AT WEMBDON THE GREEN AT WEMBDON HOMBERG WAY	grass pitches	630 yd
Victoria Park Kendale Road	grass pitches	832 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	38 Mbit/s
Average download speed	35.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	40 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	40 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	11.43 Mbit/s

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