Hurmans Close, Ashcott, Bridgwater, TA7 9PU

Overview of TA7 9PU

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Hurmans Close is in Ashcott, Bridgwater and in Somerset district. TA7 9PU 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 Hurmans Close, Ashcott, Bridgwater, TA7 9PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: TA7 9PX, TA7 9PS, TA7 9QY, TA7 9PZ, TA7 9PP, TA7 9QZ, TA7 9QB, TA7 9PY, TA7 9PR.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA7 9PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	50.2%	0.0%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	49.8%	49.8%	0.0%	49.0%	0.8%

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 TA7 9PU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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	21.5%	22.5%	1.0%	37.9%	-15.4%
Married: Opposite sex	55%	57%	2.0%	44.2%	12.8%
Separated	1.6%	0.8%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	8.8%	8.6%	-0.2%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	13.1%	11.1%	-2.0%	6.1%	5.0%

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	36.9%	41%	4.1%	48.4%	-7.4%
Good health	35.1%	32.7%	-2.4%	33.6%	-0.9%
Fair health	19%	15.8%	-3.2%	12.7%	3.1%
Bad health	7.5%	8.3%	0.8%	4.0%	4.3%
Very bad health	1.4%	2.2%	0.8%	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	37.1%	21.1%	-16.0%	18.2%	2.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12%	9.5%	-2.5%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.2%	13.6%	4.4%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	8.3%	3.5%	5.3%	3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	19.4%	9.0%	16.9%	2.5%
Degree or Similar	25.5%	26.9%	1.4%	33.8%	-6.9%
Other	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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)
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	100%	97.8%	-2.2%	81.4%	16.4%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% 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	97.1%	96.4%	-0.7%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	1.4%	2.9%	1.5%	6.1%	-3.2%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	96.4%	0.0%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.9%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.9%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83%	76.7%	6.3%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	14.9%	13.5%	1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.2%	37.2%	-4.0%
Christian	60.6%	46.2%	14.4%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Hurmans Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hurmans Close was 42.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% lower than the Bridgwater East & Bawdrip average. The most reported crime type was Public order.

Hurmans Close has the 27th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip and the 822nd lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.3%.

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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,700

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in TA7 9PU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Hurmans Close are based on 37 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 Hurmans Close, Ashcott, Bridgwater, TA7 9PU

Estimated Average Property Prices for TA7 9PU

Average Price
£287,968

Semi-Detached
£288,318

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£284,126

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hurmans Close

Average Price
£302,368

Semi-Detached
£303,195

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£287,906

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hurmans CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
31 Hurmans Close, Bridgwater, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2025-10-24	£300,000
1 Hurmans Close, Bridgwater, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2025-03-28	£362,929
Rose View, 9 Hurmans Close, Bridgwater, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£333,000	2024-07-31	£352,238
19 Hurmans Close, Bridgwater, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£254,000	2024-03-26	£269,808
Rose View, 9 Hurmans Close, Bridgwater, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£299,950	2021-09-28	£343,629

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TA7 9PU

Employment

TA7 9PU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 9PU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	100
Full-Time Employee	49
Self-Employed	27
Part-Time Employee	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Looking after home or family	14
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Education	13
Manufacturing	12
Human health and social work activities	11
Construction	10
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	4
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashcott Primary School Ridgeway , Ashcott TA7 9PP	3out of 4	167 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Meadow Lane , Walton BA16 9LA	4out of 4	3,120 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brookside Community Primary School Brooks Road , BA16 0PR	3out of 4	4,833 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Catcott Primary School Manor Road , Catcott TA7 9HD	3out of 4	5,142 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meare Village Primary School St Mary's Road , Meare BA6 9SP	4out of 4	5,169 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Levels School 7 Bath Road , TA7 9QS	- not rated	496 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Avalon School Brooks Road , BA16 0PS	3out of 4	4,923 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abbot's Way School St Mary's Road , Meare BA6 9SR	- not rated	4,999 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ring OBells	16 High Street	159 yd
The Ashcott Inn	50 Bath Road	430 yd
The Albion Inn	14 Bath Road	1,024 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ashcott Village Hall HIGH STREET		132 yd
Ashcott Coronation Playing Fields Kings Lane	grass pitches, tennis courts	726 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.3%
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	6.7%

Download Speed

Median download speed	20 Mbit/s
Average download speed	23.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	39.54 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	39.54 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	4.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	4.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	9.3 Mbit/s

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