Norfolk Close, Bridgwater, TA6 5PL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TA6 5PL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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%	49.5%	-0.8%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	49.7%	50.5%	0.8%	49.0%	1.5%

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 TA6 5PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% 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	21.2%	23.9%	2.7%	37.9%	-14.0%
Married: Opposite sex	60.4%	58.2%	-2.2%	44.2%	14.0%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	5.9%	8%	2.1%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	10.2%	10%	-0.2%	6.1%	3.9%

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	40.6%	38.2%	-2.4%	48.4%	-10.2%
Good health	40.3%	39.3%	-1.0%	33.6%	5.7%
Fair health	14.8%	15%	0.2%	12.7%	2.3%
Bad health	3.7%	6.4%	2.7%	4.0%	2.4%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

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 13.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32.9%	25.3%	-7.6%	18.2%	7.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.6%	12.6%	-5.0%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	18.2%	3.3%	13.4%	4.8%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	9.1%	2.8%	5.3%	3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	17.4%	8.0%	16.9%	0.5%
Degree or Similar	12.2%	13.8%	1.6%	33.8%	-20.0%
Other	6.7%	3.6%	-3.1%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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%	1.4%	1.4%	3.1%	-1.7%
Other Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.3%	98.2%	-1.1%	81.4%	16.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.1% 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	96.6%	91.1%	-5.5%	83.2%	7.9%
European Union	1%	5.7%	4.7%	6.1%	-0.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%	5.6%	-3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	91.5%	-4.5%	83.2%	8.3%
10+ Years	1%	5.7%	4.7%	9.8%	-4.1%
5-10 Years	1.3%	1.1%	-0.2%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.7%	76.7%	0.0%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Lithuania	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Romania	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Southern Asia	1.4%	1.2%	0.2%
No passport held	16.5%	13.5%	3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.8%	37.2%	-13.4%
Christian	66.5%	46.2%	20.3%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Norfolk Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Close was 57.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% lower than the Bridgwater East & Bawdrip average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Norfolk Close has the 38th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip and the 796th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 93.3%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,600

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in TA6 5PL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 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 - 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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 4/10 (below 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 Norfolk Close are based on 15 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 Norfolk Close, Bridgwater, TA6 5PL

Estimated Average Property Prices for TA6 5PL

Average Price
£234,092

Semi-Detached
£256,865

Terraced
£208,774

Detached
£294,908

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Norfolk Close

Average Price
£242,614

Semi-Detached
£263,819

Terraced
£224,480

Detached
£299,803

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Norfolk CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Norfolk Close, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£219,950	2025-01-03	£226,091
13 Norfolk Close, Bridgwater, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2023-07-28	£254,608
3 Norfolk Close, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£162,500	2021-07-15	£186,950
1 Norfolk Close, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£217,000	2021-02-18	£251,396
1 Norfolk Close, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£222,500	2018-09-07	£281,023

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TA6 5PL

Employment

TA6 5PL 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 TA6 5PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	99
Full-Time Employee	77
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Manufacturing	20
Construction	19
Human health and social work activities	12
Administrative and support service activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	8
Education	7
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Other	2
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John and St Francis Church School Westonzoyland Road , TA6 5BP	2out of 4	627 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Eastover Primary School Wellington Road , TA6 5EX	3out of 4	1,204 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hamp Nursery and Infants' School Rhode Lane , TA6 6JB	3out of 4	1,483 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Somerset Bridge Primary School Stockmoor Drive , TA6 6AH	3out of 4	1,531 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hamp Academy Rhode Lane , TA6 6JB	2out of 4	1,630 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Robert Blake Science College Hamp Avenue , TA6 6AW	3out of 4	1,398 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chilton Trinity School Chilton Street , TA6 3JA	- not rated	2,780 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Haygrove School Durleigh Road , TA6 7HW	3out of 4	2,789 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	1,114 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	1,289 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Polden Bower School Bower Lane , TA6 4GU	3out of 4	1,371 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bridge School Sedgemoor The Cossington Centre , Main Road TA6 3RG	3out of 4	1,904 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Phoenix Academy Brook Farm , Newton Road TA6 6NA	- not rated	4,759 yd	Other independent 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Summerhayes Fisheries	Somerset Bridge		706 yd
Windsor Catering	Unit 3		844 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Commercial Inn	2 Redgate Street	729 yd
Bristol & Exeter Inn	135 St John Street	948 yd
The Crown Inn	96 St John Street	984 yd
Great Western Railway Staff Association	Wellington Road	1,014 yd
The New Foresters	101 St John Street	1,035 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dolphin Fish Bar	30 Westonzoyland Road	466 yd
Moghul Indian Takeaway	112 St John Street	945 yd
Fireaway Pizza	143 Taunton Road	1,076 yd
Star Kebab & Fish Bar	139 Taunton Road	1,079 yd
Pak Lok Chinese Takeaway	145 Taunton Road	1,079 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-Operative	Westonzoyland Road		469 yd
The Co-Operative	Paragon Place, 105 Taunton Road		1,079 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Eastover Park (Cranleigh Gardens) Cranleigh Gardens	grass pitches	1,002 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	49.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	150 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	150 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TA6 5PL