East Quay is in Bridgwater and in Somerset district. TA6 5AY 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 East Quay, Bridgwater, TA6 5AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA6 5AG, TA6 5AX, TA6 3HL, TA6 5AB, TA6 5AN, TA6 3NF, TA6 3NQ, TA6 3DD, TA6 5AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA6 5AY is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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 | 43.8% | 45.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 56.2% | 54.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 5AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 45.9% | 53.1% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 31.6% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 9.5% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 2.1% | -7.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 45.7% | 49.8% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 34.7% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 17% | 10.7% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.4% | 25.5% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 16% | 3.2% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 14.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 7.4% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 11.7% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 20.9% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 7.7% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.9% | 80.6% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -0.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 60.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 60.4% | -24.0% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 25% | 15.6% | 6.1% | 18.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 12.4% | 9.5% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 60.3% | -23.8% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 12.6% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 9.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 11.6% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.4% | 76.7% | -33.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 7.5% | 0.5% | 7.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 9.7% | 1.5% | 8.2% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Quay was 637.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 175.1% higher than the Bridgwater North & Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Quay has the 8th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Bridgwater North & Central and the 24th highest crime rate of 1,846 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 293.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 East Quay, Bridgwater, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-12-17 | £120,687 |
| 2 East Quay, Bridgwater, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2014-07-04 | £197,021 |
| 2 East Quay, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2006-05-08 | £331,197 |
TA6 5AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Primary School Northgate , TA6 3EU | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastover Primary School Wellington Road , TA6 5EX | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westover Green Community School Westover Green , TA6 7HB | - not rated | 982 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre Westover Green , TA6 7HB | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamp Nursery and Infants' School Hamp Nursery and Infants School, Rhode Lane , TA6 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Blake School Hamp Avenue , TA6 6AW | 2out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilton Trinity School Chilton Street , TA6 3JA | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilton Trinity Chilton Street , TA6 3JA | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Bridgwater Community School Parkway , TA6 4QY | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haygrove School Durleigh Road , TA6 7HW | - not rated | 1,821 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 | 1,062 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 | 1,521 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Monmouth Centre The Methodist Church Hall , 5 Monmouth Street TA6 5EQ | - not rated | 279 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgemoor Centre New Prospects , TA6 5HT | - not rated | 391 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Sedgemoor Westonzoyland Road , TA6 5HT | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Key Stage 2 Pupil Referral Unit Albert Street , Friarn Centre TA6 3RD | - not rated | 699 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgwater Key Stage 3 Centre Albert Street , TA6 3RG | - not rated | 719 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy Brazilian Food | 7 East Quay | 35 yd | |
| Cafe Dos Amigos | 21 Eastover | 70 yd | |
| La Kage | 14-16 Eastover | 72 yd | |
| Spice Club | 10 Eastover | 72 yd | |
| Akropolis / Elysian Restaurant | Unit 3B, 5 New Road | 76 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Inn | 1 West Quay | 93 yd | |
| Pure Gym Ltd | Unit C | 125 yd | |
| Bridgwater Arts Centre | 11-13 Castle Street | 127 yd | |
| Trimwise Health & Fitness | Unit 4, First Floor, 47-55 Eastover | 169 yd | |
| Lions Club | 18 West Quay | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanz Grill | 5 Eastover | 17 yd | |
| Eastern European Meals and Grills Ltd | 3a New Road | 75 yd | |
| Oscars | 8 West Quay | 93 yd | |
| Hungry Caterpillar | 5c Court Street | 131 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 45 Eastover | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | East Quay | 125 yd | |
| Cantinho das mercearias & charcutaria | 51-55 Eastover | 177 yd | |
| Portuguese Delights | 8 Monmouth Street | 313 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 9-10 Angel Place Shopping Centre, High Street | 391 yd | |
| One Beyond | Units 4,5 & 5A, 6-8 Angel Place | 427 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trim Wise (Bridgwater) 45-55 45-55 Eastover | health and fitness suite | 190 yd |
| Northgate Primary School NORTHGATE | artificial grass pitch | 437 yd |
| Sedgemoor Splash Leisure Centre (Closed) Mount Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 481 yd |
| Eastover Park (Cranleigh Gardens) Cranleigh Gardens | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Ymca Fitness (Unique Fitness) FRIARN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Ymca (Bridgwater) FRIARN AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Curves For Women (Bridgewater) (Closed) UNIT B4 UNIT B4 BATH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 855 yd |
| Drove House Health And Rehabilitation KINGS CASTLE BUSINESS PARK KINGS CASTLE BUSINESS PARK THE DROVE | health and fitness suite | 891 yd |
| Fairfax Park FAIRFAX PARK FAIRFAX PARK BATH ROAD | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Penrose School ALBERT STREET | 974 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.