Washington Gardens, Bridgwater, TA6 7AE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA6 7AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.9%	51.3%	-5.6%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	43.1%	48.7%	5.6%	49.0%	-0.3%

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 area around TA6 7AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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	33.9%	42.3%	8.4%	37.9%	4.4%
Married: Opposite sex	42.1%	38.9%	-3.2%	44.2%	-5.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Separated	3.9%	3.4%	-0.5%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	14.6%	11.9%	-2.7%	9.1%	2.8%
Widowed	5.6%	2.8%	-2.8%	6.1%	-3.3%

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	46.2%	43.1%	-3.1%	48.4%	-5.3%
Good health	36.1%	40.3%	4.2%	33.6%	6.7%
Fair health	13.7%	13.1%	-0.6%	12.7%	0.4%
Bad health	3.3%	3.3%	0.0%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.9%

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	23.6%	20.4%	-3.2%	18.2%	2.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.9%	10.3%	-8.6%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	15%	-0.9%	13.4%	1.6%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	5.6%	0.9%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.9%	22.6%	6.7%	16.9%	5.7%
Degree or Similar	19.3%	23.2%	3.9%	33.8%	-10.6%
Other	1.7%	2.8%	1.1%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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)
Other Asian	1.7%	1%	-0.7%	1.6%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.7%	97.5%	-0.2%	81.4%	16.1%
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%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.3%	89.7%	-4.6%	83.2%	6.5%
European Union	3.3%	9.3%	6.0%	6.1%	3.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	0.5%	-0.8%	5.6%	-5.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.3%	89.7%	-4.6%	83.2%	6.5%
10+ Years	0.7%	4.3%	3.6%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	1.7%	2.3%	0.6%	2.9%	-0.6%
2-5 Years	0.7%	2%	1.3%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	1.8%	-0.9%	1.9%	-0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.2%	76.7%	-6.5%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Portugal	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Spain	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Poland	4%	1.3%	2.7%
Romania	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Other EU countries	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	20.1%	13.5%	6.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.2%	37.2%	10.0%
Christian	44%	46.2%	-2.2%
Muslim	0.5%	6.5%	-6.0%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	8%	6.0%	2.0%

Safety

Is Washington Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Washington Gardens was 126.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.6% lower than the Bridgwater South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Washington Gardens has the 27th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Bridgwater South and the 335th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.3%.

🔎 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. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,600

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in TA6 7AE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (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 - 9/10 (very 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 Washington Gardens are based on 14 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 Washington Gardens, Bridgwater, TA6 7AE

Estimated Average Property Prices for TA6 7AE

Average Price
£217,260

Semi-Detached
£253,421

Terraced
£211,233

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Washington Gardens

Average Price
£219,854

Semi-Detached
£259,970

Terraced
£213,168

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Washington GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Washington Gardens, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£205,000	2025-05-16	£207,717
1 Washington Gardens, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2023-06-09	£233,944
5 Washington Gardens, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2021-09-28	£214,370
6 Washington Gardens, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£166,500	2021-05-14	£192,892
1 Washington Gardens, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£133,000	2019-05-10	£171,468

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TA6 7AE

Employment

TA6 7AE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	157
Retired	43
Part-Time Employee	37
Long-Term Sick or disabled	22
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	11
Unemployed	9
Other	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Human health and social work activities	21
Construction	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Manufacturing	11
Education	11
Other	8
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater Park Avenue , TA6 7EE	2out of 4	528 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre Westover Green , TA6 7HB	3out of 4	583 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Northgate Primary School Northgate , TA6 3EU	- not rated	765 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wembdon St George's Church School Brantwood Road , Wembdon TA6 7PS	1out of 4	817 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School Oakfield Road , TA6 7LX	3out of 4	1,130 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Haygrove School Durleigh Road , TA6 7HW	3out of 4	1,058 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chilton Trinity School Chilton Street , TA6 3JA	- not rated	1,338 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Robert Blake Science College Hamp Avenue , TA6 6AW	3out of 4	1,535 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brymore Academy Cannington , TA5 2NB	3out of 4	5,354 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Boys	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	2,182 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	2,629 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Bridge School Sedgemoor The Cossington Centre , Main Road TA6 3RG	3out of 4	858 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Polden Bower School Bower Lane , TA6 4GU	3out of 4	1,591 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Phoenix Academy Brook Farm , Newton Road TA6 6NA	- not rated	5,365 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	Distance
Victoria Park Community Centre	Victoria Park Drive	179 yd
Cafe on the Park	Victoria Park Community Centre, Victoria Park Road	179 yd
Homes In Sedgemoor	West Bow House Community Hall, West Street	519 yd
India Gate	13-15 Penel Orlieu	589 yd
Maliwan's	17 Penel Orlieu	612 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Victoria Park Bowling Club	Victoria Park Drive	140 yd
Malt Shovel	2 Wembdon Road	269 yd
Quantock Gateway	95 Wembdon Road	366 yd
Mecca Social Club	Penel Orlieu	536 yd
Old Market	8 Penel Orlieu	582 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Star Fish Bar	36-38 North Street	397 yd
Canton Take Away	42 North Street	397 yd
Golden Fish & Chips	104b Kendale Road	539 yd
Excel Fish Bar	73 West Street	576 yd
Deluxe Pizza (Bridgwater)	73 High Street	644 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kim's Emporium Ltd	40 Market Street	573 yd
One Beyond	Units 4,5 & 5A, 6-8 Angel Place	633 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	9-10 Angel Place Shopping Centre, High Street	684 yd
Asda	East Quay	1,062 yd
Morrisons Supermarkets Limited	Broadway	1,079 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Victoria Park Kendale Road	grass pitches	247 yd
St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School (Bridgwater) PARK AVENUE	grass pitches	513 yd
Wembdon Cricket Club THE GREEN AT WEMBDON THE GREEN AT WEMBDON HOMBERG WAY	grass pitches	560 yd
Sedgemoor Splash Leisure Centre (Closed) Mount Street	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	574 yd
Wyndham Park Off Furze Close	grass pitches	616 yd
Bridgwater Cricket Club The Parks The Parks Durleigh Road	grass pitches	661 yd
Northgate Primary School NORTHGATE	artificial grass pitch	675 yd
The Green At Wembdon THE GREEN AT WEMBDON THE GREEN AT WEMBDON HOMBERG WAY	grass pitches	677 yd
Bridgwater Indoor Bowls Club DURLEIGH ROAD	indoor bowls	696 yd
Penrose School ALBERT STREET		761 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	37.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	59.43 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	59.43 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19.87 Mbit/s

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