Rectory Close, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA6 6SQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA6 6SQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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	52.4%	53.7%	1.3%	51.0%	2.7%
Male	47.6%	46.3%	-1.3%	49.0%	-2.7%

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 6SQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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	20.1%	24.8%	4.7%	37.9%	-13.1%
Married: Opposite sex	56.6%	52%	-4.6%	44.2%	7.8%
Separated	5.3%	2%	-3.3%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	7%	9.8%	2.8%	9.1%	0.7%
Widowed	11.1%	11.4%	0.3%	6.1%	5.3%

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	46.3%	41.1%	-5.2%	48.4%	-7.3%
Good health	32.6%	41.8%	9.2%	33.6%	8.2%
Fair health	15.3%	13.1%	-2.2%	12.7%	0.4%
Bad health	4.6%	3%	-1.6%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.5%	23.3%	0.8%	18.2%	5.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.9%	8.6%	-5.3%	9.6%	-1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	15.9%	0.3%	13.4%	2.5%
Apprenticeship	7.8%	7.8%	0.0%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.3%	18%	5.7%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	22.1%	23.3%	1.2%	33.8%	-10.5%
Other	5.7%	3.3%	-2.4%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Other Asian	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	1.6%	-0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	94.8%	96.9%	2.1%	81.4%	15.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.3% 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	95.8%	94.3%	-1.5%	83.2%	11.1%
European Union	1%	3.7%	2.7%	6.1%	-2.4%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2%	2%	0.0%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	94.3%	-1.5%	83.2%	11.1%
10+ Years	0%	3.7%	3.7%	9.8%	-6.1%
5-10 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1.6%	1%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.4%	76.7%	1.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	2.4%	1.5%	0.9%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	17.9%	13.5%	4.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.4%	37.2%	-5.8%
Christian	58.8%	46.2%	12.6%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Not answered	8.4%	6.0%	2.4%

Safety

Is Rectory Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Close was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.1% lower than the Bridgwater South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rectory Close has the 38th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Bridgwater South and the 825th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,700

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in TA6 6SQ, 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 Rectory Close are based on 4 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 Rectory Close, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA6 6SQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for TA6 6SQ

Average Price
£272,923

Semi-Detached
£272,923

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rectory Close

Average Price
£280,443

Semi-Detached
£280,443

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rectory CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Rectory Close, Bridgwater, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2022-12-01	£285,567
3 Rectory Close, Bridgwater, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2019-07-12	£262,306
1 Rectory Close, Bridgwater, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2009-09-25	£311,979
4 Rectory Close, Bridgwater, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£161,000	2006-11-02	£261,918

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TA6 6SQ

Employment

TA6 6SQ 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 6SQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	80
Full-Time Employee	74
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	8
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Human health and social work activities	19
Manufacturing	17
Education	13
Construction	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Transport and storage	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Other	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	300 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
North Newton Community Primary School Church Road , North Newton TA7 0BG	3out of 4	2,283 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Somerset Bridge Primary School Stockmoor Drive , TA6 6AH	3out of 4	2,939 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hamp Academy Rhode Lane , TA6 6JB	2out of 4	3,484 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hamp Nursery and Infants' School Rhode Lane , TA6 6JB	3out of 4	3,581 yd	Community school	Yes	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	3,730 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Haygrove School Durleigh Road , TA6 7HW	3out of 4	3,957 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	5,403 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Phoenix Academy Brook Farm , Newton Road TA6 6NA	- not rated	592 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Polden Bower School Bower Lane , TA6 4GU	3out of 4	3,696 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bridge School Sedgemoor The Cossington Centre , Main Road TA6 3RG	3out of 4	4,118 yd	Pupil referral unit	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
Taart	85 Fore Street		326 yd
Spice Gallery	44 Fore Street		356 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Globe Inn	High Street	333 yd
Lamb Inn	57 Fore Street	431 yd
North Petherton Bowling Club	Heathfield Allotments, Bridgwater Road	715 yd
North Petherton Rugby Club	Beggars Brook	935 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
North Petherton Fish Bar	121 Fore Street	225 yd
Kottage Kebabs	93 Fore Street	314 yd
Peking Chef	69 Fore Street	431 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	68 Fore Street		291 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Parkers Field Playing Field PARKERS FIELD HOUSE PARKERS FIELD HOUSE PARKERS FIELD	cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts	891 yd
North Petherton Rugby Football Club BEGGARS BROOK BEGGARS BROOK TAUNTON ROAD	grass pitches	940 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	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%

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%

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