Phillips Close, Bridgwater, TA6 7AR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA6 7AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.5%	50.9%	0.4%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	49.5%	49.1%	-0.4%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

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	25.5%	29.8%	4.3%	37.9%	-8.1%
Married: Opposite sex	49.4%	50.8%	1.4%	44.2%	6.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	4.3%	2.4%	-1.9%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	9.1%	10.7%	1.6%	9.1%	1.6%
Widowed	11.7%	5.6%	-6.1%	6.1%	-0.5%

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	48.2%	48%	-0.2%	48.4%	-0.4%
Good health	32.9%	30.8%	-2.1%	33.6%	-2.8%
Fair health	12%	12.5%	0.5%	12.7%	-0.2%
Bad health	6.3%	7.5%	1.2%	4.0%	3.5%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	1.2%	0.0%

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 22.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24.7%	13.5%	-11.2%	18.2%	-4.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	11.2%	-3.1%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.2%	15.5%	-2.7%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	8.2%	12%	3.8%	5.3%	6.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	22.3%	8.9%	16.9%	5.4%
Degree or Similar	17.3%	22.3%	5.0%	33.8%	-11.5%
Other	3.9%	3.2%	-0.7%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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)
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.7%	99.4%	0.7%	81.4%	18.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	97.7%	97.2%	-0.5%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	1.3%	2.2%	0.9%	6.1%	-3.9%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	97.5%	1.2%	83.2%	14.3%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
2-5 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78%	76.7%	1.3%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
No passport held	20.8%	13.5%	7.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.9%	37.2%	9.7%
Christian	47.2%	46.2%	1.0%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Phillips Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Phillips Close was 87.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.3% lower than the Bridgwater South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Phillips Close has the 36th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Bridgwater South and the 518th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,700

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in TA6 7AR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 9/10 (very 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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Phillips Close are based on 33 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 Phillips Close, Bridgwater, TA6 7AR

Estimated Average Property Prices for TA6 7AR

Average Price
£374,449

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£374,449

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Phillips Close

Average Price
£397,518

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£397,518

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Phillips CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Phillips Close, Bridgwater, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2021-03-01	£381,818
5 Phillips Close, Bridgwater, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2019-08-23	£305,486
6 Phillips Close, Bridgwater, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£275,500	2017-07-21	£361,432
16 Phillips Close, Bridgwater, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2015-09-28	£380,234
3 Phillips Close, Bridgwater, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2013-08-13	£394,901

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TA6 7AR

Employment

TA6 7AR 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	81
Retired	57
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	7
Other	4

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Construction	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Human health and social work activities	10
Education	10
Other	10
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Information and communication	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Administrative and support service 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	238 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School Oakfield Road , TA6 7LX	3out of 4	444 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre Westover Green , TA6 7HB	3out of 4	640 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wembdon St George's Church School Brantwood Road , Wembdon TA6 7PS	1out of 4	910 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Northgate Primary School Northgate , TA6 3EU	- not rated	1,328 yd	Free schools	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	355 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Robert Blake Science College Hamp Avenue , TA6 6AW	3out of 4	1,456 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chilton Trinity School Chilton Street , TA6 3JA	- not rated	2,049 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brymore Academy Cannington , TA5 2NB	3out of 4	5,277 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	2,667 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	3,126 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	816 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Polden Bower School Bower Lane , TA6 4GU	3out of 4	1,507 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Phoenix Academy Brook Farm , Newton Road TA6 6NA	- not rated	4,817 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
Westfield Street Cafe	The Church Office, Westfield United Reformed Church, St Matthews Field	585 yd
Homes In Sedgemoor	West Bow House Community Hall, West Street	793 yd
Homes In Sedgemoor	Walter Barnett Communial Hall, Albert Street	836 yd
Victoria Park Community Centre	Victoria Park Drive	858 yd
Cafe on the Park	Victoria Park Community Centre, Victoria Park Road	858 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Quantock Gateway	95 Wembdon Road	353 yd
Bridgwater Bowling Club	The Parks	367 yd
Bridgwater Cricket Club	The Parks, Durleigh Road	408 yd
Malt Shovel	2 Wembdon Road	634 yd
West India House	101 Durleigh Road	697 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Excel Fish Bar	73 West Street	799 yd
Canton Take Away	42 North Street	809 yd
Star Fish Bar	36-38 North Street	809 yd
Deluxe Pizza (Bridgwater)	73 High Street	1,012 yd
Golden House	5 Clare Street	1,069 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Kim's Emporium Ltd	40 Market Street		1,015 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wyndham Park Off Furze Close	grass pitches	135 yd
St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School (Bridgwater) PARK AVENUE	grass pitches	201 yd
Haygrove School DURLEIGH ROAD	grass pitches	344 yd
Bridgwater Cricket Club The Parks The Parks Durleigh Road	grass pitches	367 yd
Bridgwater Indoor Bowls Club DURLEIGH ROAD	indoor bowls	397 yd
St Mary'S Voluntary Controlled Church Of England Primary School OAKFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	581 yd
Penrose School ALBERT STREET		696 yd
Ymca Fitness (Unique Fitness) FRIARN AVENUE	health and fitness suite	930 yd
Ymca (Bridgwater) FRIARN AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	930 yd
Victoria Park Kendale Road	grass pitches	961 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	39.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	41.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	60.97 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	60.97 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s

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