Middle Street is in Ashcott, Bridgwater and in Somerset district. TA7 9QB 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 Middle Street, Ashcott, Bridgwater, TA7 9QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA7 9QZ, TA7 9PZ, TA7 9QD, TA7 9PJ, TA7 9QE, TA7 9QY, TA7 9QF, TA7 9QG, TA7 9PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA7 9QB 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% |
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 9QB 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middle Street 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.
Middle Street 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%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Middle Street, Bridgwater, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2021-02-26 | £290,911 |
| Tremerryn Middle Street, Bridgwater, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2013-07-09 | £299,535 |
| Walnut Tree House Middle Street, Bridgwater, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2013-03-06 | £737,458 |
| 38 Middle Street, Bridgwater, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2007-07-06 | £332,079 |
| 38 Middle Street, Bridgwater, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2006-07-21 | £321,634 |
TA7 9QB 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 9QB 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashcott Primary School Ridgeway , Ashcott TA7 9PP | 3out of 4 | 280 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Meadow Lane , Walton BA16 9LA | 4out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Community Primary School Brooks Road , BA16 0PR | 3out of 4 | 4,752 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catcott Primary School Manor Road , Catcott TA7 9HD | 3out of 4 | 5,244 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meare Village Primary School St Mary's Road , Meare BA6 9SP | 4out of 4 | 5,362 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Levels School 7 Bath Road , TA7 9QS | - not rated | 434 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avalon School Brooks Road , BA16 0PS | 3out of 4 | 4,836 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot's Way School St Mary's Road , Meare BA6 9SR | - not rated | 5,201 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring OBells | 16 High Street | 70 yd | |
| The Ashcott Inn | 50 Bath Road | 229 yd | |
| The Albion Inn | 14 Bath Road | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashcott Village Hall HIGH STREET | 99 yd | |
| Ashcott Coronation Playing Fields Kings Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 757 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.