Rhode Lane is in Bridgwater and in Somerset district. TA6 6JD is located in the Bridgwater South 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 Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 6JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA6 6JJ, TA6 6JE, TA6 6EF, TA6 6EB, TA6 6JL, TA6 6JQ, TA6 6EH, TA6 6JN, TA6 6EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TA6 6JD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 50.9% | 49.1% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.9% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 27.5% | 33.7% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 45.7% | -9.7% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 11.1% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 6.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 30.9% | 37.1% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 35.5% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 17.9% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 12.7% | 6% | -6.7% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.1% | 25.5% | -16.6% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 16.9% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 17.3% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 17.3% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.5% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.6% | 98.4% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 95.9% | 91.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 91.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.7% | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rhode Lane was 224.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.8% lower than the Bridgwater South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rhode Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Bridgwater South and the 129th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-07-31 | £232,574 |
| 118 Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2019-12-12 | £173,635 |
| 122 Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2014-08-29 | £183,345 |
| 122 Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2009-04-03 | £176,241 |
| 118 Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2008-02-15 | £202,675 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamp Academy Rhode Lane , TA6 6JB | 2out of 4 | 179 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamp Nursery and Infants' School Rhode Lane , TA6 6JB | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre Westover Green , TA6 7HB | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Bridge Primary School Stockmoor Drive , TA6 6AH | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater Park Avenue , TA6 7EE | 2out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Blake Science College Hamp Avenue , TA6 6AW | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haygrove School Durleigh Road , TA6 7HW | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilton Trinity School Chilton Street , TA6 3JA | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater and Taunton College Bath Road , TA6 4PZ | - not rated | 2,274 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,694 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polden Bower School Bower Lane , TA6 4GU | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Sedgemoor The Cossington Centre , Main Road TA6 3RG | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Academy Brook Farm , Newton Road TA6 6NA | - not rated | 3,875 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bridgwater Together Team | 2-3 Grenville House, Rhode Lane | 104 yd | |
| ReCreation Community Hub | ReCreation Community Hub, Rhode Lane | 190 yd | |
| Homes In Sedgemoor | Communal Hall, Meads Court, Sunnymead | 223 yd | |
| Holy Trinity Church Bridgwater Servery | Holy Trinity Church, Hamp Street | 376 yd | |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall | Hamp Street | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater Cricket Club | The Parks, Durleigh Road | 968 yd | |
| Bridgwater Bowling Club | The Parks | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Chinese Takeaway | Allen Road | 482 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 143 Taunton Road | 752 yd | |
| Star Kebab & Fish Bar | 139 Taunton Road | 768 yd | |
| Pak Lok Chinese Takeaway | 145 Taunton Road | 768 yd | |
| Beijing Express | 149 Taunton Road | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 5 Grenville House, Rhode Lane | 104 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | Paragon Place, 105 Taunton Road | 768 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Broadway | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamp Academy RHODE LANE | grass pitches | 132 yd |
| Robert Blake And Elmwood Leisure Hamp Avenue | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 345 yd |
| Robert Blake Science College (Closed) Hamp Street | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Mansfield Park Parkstone Avenue | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Penrose School ALBERT STREET | 822 yd | |
| Ymca Fitness (Unique Fitness) FRIARN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| Ymca (Bridgwater) FRIARN AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| Bridgwater Indoor Bowls Club DURLEIGH ROAD | indoor bowls | 966 yd |
| Bridgwater Cricket Club The Parks The Parks Durleigh Road | grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 159.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.