Old Mill Road is in Woolavington, Bridgwater and in Somerset district. TA7 8EN is located in the Huntspill 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 Old Mill Road, Woolavington, Bridgwater, TA7 8EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA7 8HG, TA7 8EW, TA7 8EP, TA7 8ER, TA7 8ES, TA7 8ET, TA7 8EX, TA7 8HD, TA7 8HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA7 8EN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.1% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.9% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 TA7 8EN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 21.7% | 25.1% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 56.5% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 9.2% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 7.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 50.9% | 44.7% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 33% | 37.7% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12.8% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 19.8% | 18.8% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 12.9% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 14.8% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 12.5% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 28% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.8% | 99.7% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 96.1% | 96.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 96.5% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Mill Road was 25.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.4% lower than the Huntspill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Old Mill Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Huntspill and the 435th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Old Mill Road, Bridgwater, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-08-30 | £257,353 |
| 74 Old Mill Road, Bridgwater, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2021-02-16 | £243,800 |
| 51 Old Mill Road, Bridgwater, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £128,950 | 2003-01-27 | £275,919 |
| 74 Old Mill Road, Bridgwater, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £71,000 | 1999-10-27 | £290,638 |
| 74 Old Mill Road, Bridgwater, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 1997-10-10 | £272,833 |
TA7 8EN 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TA7 8EN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolavington Village Primary School Higher Road , Woolavington TA7 8EA | 2out of 4 | 317 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmoor Primary School Bawdrip , TA7 8PY | 3out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Puriton Primary School Rowlands Rise , Puriton TA7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 2,787 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowdown Primary School Kings Drive , TA6 4FU | 2out of 4 | 4,334 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Huntspill Primary Academy New Road , East Huntspill TA9 3PT | - not rated | 4,639 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 5,410 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Think Fish | Windmill Crescent | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 43 Woolavington Hill | 269 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woolavington Village Hall HIGHER ROAD | 319 yd | |
| Woolavington Village Primary School HIGHER ROAD | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Higher Playing Field Woolavington DARKFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| R M Smith Playing Field COSSINGTON LANE | grass pitches | 928 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 | 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 | 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.