TA7 9AD is in Stawell, Bridgwater and Somerset district. TA7 9AD is located in the King Alfred 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 Stawell, Bridgwater, TA7 9AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA7 9RY, TA7 9AZ, TA7 9AF, TA7 9AY, TA7 9RZ, TA7 9AE, TA7 9AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TA7 9AD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 48.7% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51.3% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 9AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.9% 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% | 22.9% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.2% | 61.9% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 17.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 48.4% | 43.7% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 41.1% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 7.5% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.4% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around TA7 9AD this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 9.1% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 11.1% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 14.9% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 17.1% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.8% | 42.9% | 1.1% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.5% | 99.2% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
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 | 97.4% | 97.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 97.2% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around TA7 9AD was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.5% lower than the Bridgwater East & Bawdrip average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
TA7 9AD has the 40th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip and the 778th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 2.0%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barton, Bridgwater, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-07-09 | £115,854 |
| Onaping House, Bridgwater, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2020-10-27 | £466,540 |
| Post Cottage, Bridgwater, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2017-01-16 | £282,621 |
| Polden Cottage Barn, Bridgwater, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2013-05-07 | £613,523 |
| Maggies Manderley, Bridgwater, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2012-03-22 | £589,347 |
TA7 9AD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TA7 9AD 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 TA7 9AD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 118 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmoor Primary School Bawdrip , TA7 8PY | 3out of 4 | 2,883 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catcott Primary School Manor Road , Catcott TA7 9HD | 3out of 4 | 3,265 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westonzoyland Community Primary School Cheer Lane , Westonzoyland TA7 0EY | 3out of 4 | 3,905 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolavington Village Primary School Higher Road , Woolavington TA7 8EA | 2out of 4 | 4,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowdown Primary School Kings Drive , TA6 4FU | 2out of 4 | 5,393 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pig and Wheel | Chilton Polden Hill | 936 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 47.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 112.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.