Parkway is in Bridgwater and in Somerset district. TA6 4RA is located in the Bridgwater North & Central 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 Parkway, Bridgwater, TA6 4RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA6 4NL, TA6 4NQ, TA6 4LS, TA6 4NJ, TA6 4HU, TA6 4NH, TA6 4RD, TA6 4LN, TA6 4NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA6 4RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.4% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.6% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 4RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 39.6% | 45.7% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 32.6% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 11.7% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 38.8% | 41.9% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 34.6% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 22.8% | 16.6% | -6.2% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 4RA this area, 33% 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 10%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.8% | 33% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 15.2% | 3.5% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 19.6% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 11.7% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.6% | 10% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -23.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 96.9% | 95.5% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 95.5% | 92.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 92.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.9% | 76.7% | -20.8% |
| Portugal | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 37.2% | 13.5% | 23.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkway was 107.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.8% lower than the Bridgwater East & Bawdrip average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parkway has the 28th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip and the 432nd highest crime rate of 1,846 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -92.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 13 Mountbatten House Parkway, Bridgwater, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2021-02-19 | £101,444 |
| Flat 16 Mountbatten House Parkway, Bridgwater, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2015-12-11 | £113,873 |
| Flat 12 Mountbatten House Parkway, Bridgwater, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2009-08-04 | £100,216 |
| Flat 16 Mountbatten House Parkway, Bridgwater, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2007-10-25 | £114,355 |
| Flat 11 Mountbatten House Parkway, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2006-09-29 | £120,994 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgemoor Manor Infants' School Parkway , TA6 4QX | - not rated | 282 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgemoor Manor Community Junior School Parkway , TA6 4QX | - not rated | 285 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastover Primary School Wellington Road , TA6 5EX | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John and St Francis CofE VA Primary School Westonzoyland Road , TA6 5BP | - not rated | 823 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John and St Francis Church School Westonzoyland Road , TA6 5BP | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bridgwater Community School Parkway , TA6 4QY | - not rated | 177 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Blake School Hamp Avenue , TA6 6AW | 2out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilton Trinity School Chilton Street , TA6 3JA | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilton Trinity Chilton Street , TA6 3JA | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haygrove School Durleigh Road , TA6 7HW | - not rated | 3,172 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Centre Somerset College Group Bath Road , TA6 4PZ | - not rated | 321 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater College Academy Parkway , TA6 4QY | 2out of 4 | 177 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School Sedgemoor Westonzoyland Road , TA6 5HT | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgemoor Centre New Prospects , TA6 5HT | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Monmouth Centre The Methodist Church Hall , 5 Monmouth Street TA6 5EQ | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Key Stage 2 Pupil Referral Unit Albert Street , Friarn Centre TA6 3RD | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgwater Key Stage 3 Centre Albert Street , TA6 3RG | - not rated | 2,045 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe's Parkway | 8 Mountbatten House, Parkway | 1 yd | |
| The McMillan Theatre | Bridgwater & Taunton College, College Way | 380 yd | |
| Tim's Fish Bar | 2 Pollard Road | 526 yd | |
| The Bower Inn | Bower Lane | 761 yd | |
| Somerset Larder | Central Amenity Building, Sedgemoor Campus, Power Lane | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater & Albion Rugby Club | Bath Road | 581 yd | |
| The Commercial Inn | 2 Redgate Street | 695 yd | |
| New Market Hotel | Bath Road | 715 yd | |
| Great Western Railway Staff Association | Wellington Road | 728 yd | |
| The Sportsman | 71 Bath Road | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Fish | 1 Mountbatten House, Parkway | 1 yd | |
| Jade Garden | Pollard Road | 513 yd | |
| India Cottage | 77 Bath Road | 715 yd | |
| Kebab Kitchen | 77A Bath Road | 715 yd | |
| Apna's Peri Peri & Pizza | 77b Bath Road | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Pollard Road | 513 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | Westonzoyland Road | 724 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 4 Leggar Retail Park, The Leggar | 1,027 yd | |
| Portuguese Delights | 8 Monmouth Street | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sydenham Community Centre PARKWAY | 40 yd | |
| Bridgwater College Academy PARKWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 152 yd |
| Bridgwater & Taunton College Sports Zone BATH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Fairfax Park FAIRFAX PARK FAIRFAX PARK BATH ROAD | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Bridgwater And Albion Rfc Ltd Bath Road | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Curves For Women (Bridgewater) (Closed) UNIT B4 UNIT B4 BATH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| Bridgwater Sports And Social (Closed) Bath Road | grass pitches, indoor bowls, squash courts | 768 yd |
| Bristol Road Playing Field (Closed) Bristol Road | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Eastover Park (Cranleigh Gardens) Cranleigh Gardens | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 43.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 53.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 53.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.