Penarth Road, Bridgwater, TA6 7ED

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA6 7ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.1%	50.3%	-1.8%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	47.9%	49.7%	1.8%	49.0%	0.7%

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 7ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% 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	23.3%	26.5%	3.2%	37.9%	-11.4%
Married: Opposite sex	63%	59.4%	-3.6%	44.2%	15.2%
Separated	2.2%	1.9%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	5.6%	6.6%	1.0%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	5.9%	5.6%	-0.3%	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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46%	55.2%	9.2%	48.4%	6.8%
Good health	36.2%	32.4%	-3.8%	33.6%	-1.2%
Fair health	16.6%	11.3%	-5.3%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	0.9%	1%	0.1%	4.0%	-3.0%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	1.2%	-1.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.5%	14.1%	-4.4%	18.2%	-4.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.6%	9.5%	-0.1%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20%	15.1%	-4.9%	13.4%	1.7%
Apprenticeship	7.4%	8.5%	1.1%	5.3%	3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.1%	19.2%	5.1%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	28.1%	32.1%	4.0%	33.8%	-1.7%
Other	2.2%	1.5%	-0.7%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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%
Other Asian	0%	2%	2.0%	1.6%	0.4%
Other Black	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	99.1%	95.1%	-4.0%	81.4%	13.7%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90% 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	97.9%	90%	-7.9%	83.2%	6.8%
European Union	0.9%	7.2%	6.3%	6.1%	1.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	2.5%	1.6%	5.6%	-3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	89.9%	-6.4%	83.2%	6.7%
10+ Years	0%	5.7%	5.7%	9.8%	-4.1%
5-10 Years	0.6%	2.9%	2.3%	2.9%	0.0%
2-5 Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	0.2%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.8%	76.7%	6.1%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Poland	2.1%	1.3%	0.8%
Romania	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	10.9%	13.5%	-2.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.6%	37.2%	2.4%
Christian	53.4%	46.2%	7.2%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Penarth Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penarth Road was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.7% lower than the Bridgwater South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Penarth Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Bridgwater South and the 529th lowest crime rate of 1,846 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.7%.

🔎 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 7ED, 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 Penarth Road are based on 17 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 Penarth Road, Bridgwater, TA6 7ED

Estimated Average Property Prices for TA6 7ED

Average Price
£330,098

Semi-Detached
£355,496

Terraced
£287,768

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Penarth Road

Average Price
£332,549

Semi-Detached
£346,816

Terraced
£298,308

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Penarth Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Penarth Road, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£280,000	2025-03-28	£281,145
8 Penarth Road, Bridgwater, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2023-09-15	£345,699
4 Penarth Road, Bridgwater, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2014-05-28	£394,338
6 Penarth Road, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2013-02-22	£310,449
4 Penarth Road, Bridgwater, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2013-01-02	£319,575

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TA6 7ED

Employment

TA6 7ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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	168
Retired	102
Part-Time Employee	66
Self-Employed	36
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Education	25
Construction	18
Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Other	11
Transport and storage	7
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
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	- not rated	109 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater Park Avenue , TA6 7EE	3out of 4	109 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westover Green Community School Westover Green , TA6 7HB	- not rated	530 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre Westover Green , TA6 7HB	3out of 4	530 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School Oakfield Road , TA6 7LX	3out of 4	592 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	- not rated	492 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Haygrove School Durleigh Road , TA6 7HW	3out of 4	492 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Robert Blake School Hamp Avenue , TA6 6AW	2out of 4	1,411 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chilton Trinity School Chilton Street , TA6 3JA	- not rated	1,904 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Chilton Trinity Chilton Street , TA6 3JA	- not rated	1,904 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
University Centre Somerset College Group Bath Road , TA6 4PZ	- not rated	2,535 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cannington College Cannington , TA5 2LS	- not rated	4,666 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	2out of 4	2,994 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Penrose School Albert Street , TA6 7ET	- not rated	730 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bridgwater Centre Albert Street , TA6 3RG	- not rated	831 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Bridgwater Centre Albert Street , TA6 3RG	- not rated	831 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bridgwater Key Stage 3 Centre Albert Street , TA6 3RG	- not rated	869 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Key Stage 2 Pupil Referral Unit Albert Street , Friarn Centre TA6 3RD	- not rated	901 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	Distance
Westfield Street Cafe	The Church Office, Westfield United Reformed Church, St Matthews Field	606 yd
Victoria Park Community Centre	Victoria Park Drive	734 yd
Cafe on the Park	Victoria Park Community Centre, Victoria Park Road	734 yd
Homes In Sedgemoor	West Bow House Community Hall, West Street	751 yd
Homes In Sedgemoor	Walter Barnett Communial Hall, Albert Street	823 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Quantock Gateway	95 Wembdon Road	240 yd
Bridgwater Bowling Club	The Parks	420 yd
Bridgwater Cricket Club	The Parks, Durleigh Road	462 yd
Malt Shovel	2 Wembdon Road	547 yd
Victoria Park Bowling Club	Victoria Park Drive	706 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Canton Take Away	42 North Street	738 yd
Star Fish Bar	36-38 North Street	738 yd
Excel Fish Bar	73 West Street	770 yd
Deluxe Pizza (Bridgwater)	73 High Street	965 yd
Golden House	5 Clare Street	1,015 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kim's Emporium Ltd	40 Market Street	951 yd
One Beyond	Units 4,5 & 5A, 6-8 Angel Place	1,058 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	9-10 Angel Place Shopping Centre, High Street	1,083 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School (Bridgwater) PARK AVENUE	grass pitches	109 yd
Wyndham Park Off Furze Close	grass pitches	171 yd
Bridgwater Cricket Club The Parks The Parks Durleigh Road	grass pitches	419 yd
Bridgwater Indoor Bowls Club DURLEIGH ROAD	indoor bowls	457 yd
Haygrove School DURLEIGH ROAD	grass pitches	493 yd
St Mary'S Voluntary Controlled Church Of England Primary School OAKFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	649 yd
Penrose School ALBERT STREET		729 yd
Victoria Park Kendale Road	grass pitches	819 yd
Wembdon St George'S Church Of England Primary School BRANTWOOD ROAD	grass pitches	871 yd
Ymca Fitness (Unique Fitness) FRIARN AVENUE	health and fitness suite	944 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	42.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	41.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	56.08 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	56.08 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19.45 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TA6 7ED