Fore Street is in North Petherton, Bridgwater and in Somerset district. TA6 6RY is located in the North Petherton 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 Fore Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA6 6RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA6 6TN, TA6 6SY, TA6 6QA, TA6 6TA, TA6 6FU, TA6 6TR, TA6 6RZ, TA6 6SE, TA6 6RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA6 6RY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.3% | 54.2% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 42.7% | 45.8% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 | 29.8% | 34.7% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 37.6% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 15% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 7% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 38.4% | 34.1% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -14.3% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 41.7% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 14.3% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 8.7% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.8% | 22.6% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 11.8% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 17% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 8.5% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.6% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 22.2% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.8% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 97.3% | 98% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 98% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 35.1% | 13.5% | 21.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fore Street was 57.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.3% lower than the Bridgwater South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fore Street has the 39th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Bridgwater South and the 793rd highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.3%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Fore Street, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £156,500 | 2019-11-08 | £196,168 |
| 105 Fore Street, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2016-10-31 | £193,547 |
| 101 Fore Street, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £37,000 | 1997-09-30 | £187,643 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Petherton Primary School School Fields , North Petherton TA6 6LU | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Newton Community Primary School Church Road , North Newton TA7 0BG | 3out of 4 | 2,561 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Bridge Primary School Stockmoor Drive , TA6 6AH | 3out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamp Academy Rhode Lane , TA6 6JB | 2out of 4 | 3,186 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamp Nursery and Infants' School Rhode Lane , TA6 6JB | 3out of 4 | 3,286 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3,436 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haygrove School Durleigh Road , TA6 7HW | 3out of 4 | 3,649 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,129 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 | 5,451 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Academy Brook Farm , Newton Road TA6 6NA | - not rated | 873 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Polden Bower School Bower Lane , TA6 4GU | 3out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Sedgemoor The Cossington Centre , Main Road TA6 3RG | 3out of 4 | 3,813 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taart | 85 Fore Street | 67 yd | |
| Spice Gallery | 44 Fore Street | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Inn | 57 Fore Street | 243 yd | |
| Globe Inn | High Street | 337 yd | |
| North Petherton Bowling Club | Heathfield Allotments, Bridgwater Road | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kottage Kebabs | 93 Fore Street | 22 yd | |
| North Petherton Fish Bar | 121 Fore Street | 200 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 69 Fore Street | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 68 Fore Street | 79 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkers Field Playing Field PARKERS FIELD HOUSE PARKERS FIELD HOUSE PARKERS FIELD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 842 yd |
| North Petherton Cricket Club BRIDGWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,093 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.