Area Info for Bridgwater (Somerset)

Introduction to Bridgwater

Bridgwater is a historic market town located in Somerset, South West England. It is situated on the River Parrett and is known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and vibrant community.

History

The town has a long history dating back to the medieval period. It was granted a market charter in the 13th century, which contributed to its development as a centre for trade and commerce. Bridgwater played a significant role during the English Civil War and has several historic buildings and sites reflecting its past.

Economy and Industry

Traditionally, Bridgwater's economy was based on agriculture, brewing, and manufacturing. In recent years, it has seen growth in sectors such as logistics, retail, and renewable energy. The town is also known for its proximity to the Hinkley Point nuclear power station, which is a major employer in the area.

Culture and Events

Bridgwater hosts several annual events, including the Bridgwater Carnival, which is one of the largest illuminated carnivals in Europe. The town also has a range of cultural activities, local theatres, and community festivals that celebrate its heritage.

Transport

The town is well-connected by road and rail. It has a railway station providing services to Bristol, Taunton, and other regional destinations. Major roads such as the M5 motorway are accessible nearby, facilitating transportation and commuting.

Education and Facilities

Bridgwater offers a variety of educational institutions, including primary and secondary schools. The town also provides healthcare facilities, shopping centres, parks, and recreational areas for residents and visitors.
Education
School
Eastover Community Primary School0.00 miles
Wellington Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5EX
The Bridge School Sedgemoor0.56 miles
C/O Sydenham Young Peoples Centre, Parkway, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4RL
Bridgwater College Academy0.56 miles
Parkway, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY
St John and St Francis Church School0.67 miles
Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5BP
Penrose School0.79 miles
Albert Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7ET
Elmwood School0.82 miles
Hamp Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6AP
Robert Blake Science College0.85 miles
Hamp Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6AW
Chilton Trinity0.85 miles
Chilton Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3JA
Westover Green Community School0.86 miles
Westover Green, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7HB
Hamp Nursery and Infants' School0.96 miles
Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6JB
Hamp Academy0.96 miles
Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6JB
Willowdown Primary Academy1.04 miles
Kings Drive, Bridgwater, TA6 4FU
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater1.11 miles
Park Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7EE
Haygrove School1.34 miles
Durleigh Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7HW
Somerset Bridge Primary School1.36 miles
Stockmoor Drive, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6AH
Wembdon St George's Church of England Primary School1.39 miles
Brantwood Road, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7PS
Health
Clinic
Glanville House0.19 miles
Church Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5AT
Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre0.20 miles
Cranleigh Gardens, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5JS
Broadway Rehabilitation Service (Willow Ward)0.26 miles
Broadway Park, Barclay Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5LY
Broadway Low Secure Service (Ash Ward)0.26 miles
Broadway Park, Barclay Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5LY
Broadway House0.26 miles
Broadway Park, Barclay Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5LY
Wessex House0.26 miles
Broadway Park, Barclay Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5LY
Benjamin Holloway House0.36 miles
The Lions, 17 West Quay, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3HW
Community Services (East Quay Medical Centre)0.48 miles
Symons Way, East Quay, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GP
Southwood House0.50 miles
Southgate Park, Taunton Road, Bridgwater, TA6 3LS
Child Health Department Somerset1.23 miles
Mallard Court, Express Park, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4RN
Somerset Mri1.36 miles
Huntworth, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LQ
Woodlands1.77 miles
Unit A, Woodlands Business Park, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4FJ
Lyngford House7.89 miles
Conference Centre, Selworthy Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8HD
Pyrland8.21 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7AU
Holford8.21 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
Cheddon Lodge8.21 miles
Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
GP
Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre0.20 miles
Cranleigh Gardens, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5JS
Redgate Medical Centre0.36 miles
Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5BF
East Quay Medical Centre0.48 miles
East Quay, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GP
Taunton Road Medical Centre0.50 miles
12-16 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LS
Victoria Park Medical Centre0.80 miles
Victoria Park Drive, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7AS
Somerset Bridge Medical Centre1.04 miles
Stockmoor Park, Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LD
North Petherton Surgery2.82 miles
Mill Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LX
Westonzoyland Surgery3.26 miles
4 Cheer Lane, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0EY
Cannington Health Centre3.36 miles
Mill Lane, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2HB
Woolavington Surgery3.45 miles
Woolavington Road, Woolavington, TA7 8ED
Polden Medical Practice5.30 miles
Edington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9HA
Highbridge Medical Centre6.75 miles
Pepperall Road, Somerset, Highbridge, TA9 3YA
Quantock Medical Centre7.08 miles
Banneson Road, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1NW
Creech Medical Centre7.37 miles
Creech St Michael, Hyde Lane, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5FA
Burnham and Berrow Medical Centre7.47 miles
Love Lane, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1EU
The Health Centre7.68 miles
North Curry Health Centre, Greenway, North Curry, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6NQ
Hospital
Bridgwater Community Hospital1.10 miles
Bridgwater Community Hospital, Bower Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GU
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital7.53 miles
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital, 6 Love Lane, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1ED
Nuffield Health, Taunton Hospital9.04 miles
Staplegrove Elm, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AN
Musgrove Park Hospital9.82 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Dene Barton Community Hospital 10.38 miles
Dene Road,, TA4 1DD
Glastonbury Dental Access Centre12.24 miles
1 Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DD
West Mendip Community Hospital12.95 miles
Old Wells Road,, BA6 8JD
Weston General Hospital13.32 miles
Grange Road, Uphill, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 4TQ
Williton Community Hospital14.47 miles
North Road,, TA4 4RA
Wellington Community Hospital14.67 miles
Bulford,, TA21 8QQ
South Petherton Community Hospital14.93 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke16.34 miles
Beach Road, Kewstoke, Weston-Super-Mare, Avon, BS22 9UZ
Chard Community Hospital17.72 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre19.12 miles
Shepton Mallet Treatment Centre, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4LP
Shepton Mallet Community Hospital19.15 miles
Bucklers Way, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PG
Crewkerne Community Hospital19.26 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
Pharmacy
Cranleigh Gardens Pharmacy0.20 miles
Cranleigh Gardens Med Ctr, Cranleigh Gardens, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5JS
Sainsburys Pharmacy0.28 miles
The Clink, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4AB
Asda Stores Ltd0.29 miles
East Quay, Bridgwater, TA6 5AZ
Lloydspharmacy0.36 miles
Redgate Pharmacy, Redgate Health Centre, Weston Zoyland Road, TA6 5BF
Superdrug Stores0.38 miles
19 Fore Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3NH
Boots0.39 miles
34-38 Fore Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3NG
Rowlands Pharmacy0.48 miles
New East Quay Medical Ctr, East Quay, Bridgwater, TA6 4GP
Lloydspharmacy0.50 miles
14-16 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LS
Lloydspharmacy0.80 miles
The Springboard Centre, Victoria Road, Bridgwater, TA6 7AS
Lloydspharmacy1.04 miles
Somerset Bridge Surgery, Stockmoor Park,Taunton Rd, Bridgwater, TA6 6LD
Stockmoor Pharmacy1.49 miles
Unit R3, Local Centre, Nokoto Drive, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6WU
Lloydspharmacy2.75 miles
105 Fore Street, North Petherton, Somerset, TA6 6RY
Lloydspharmacy6.20 miles
22 Market Street, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT
Lloydspharmacy6.75 miles
Highbridge Medical Centre, Pepperall Road, Highbridge, TA9 3YA
Boots7.23 miles
15-17 High Street, Burnham-on-sea, TA8 1NX
Creech Pharmacy7.37 miles
Creech Medical Centre, Hyde Lane, Creech St Michael, Somerset, TA3 5FA
Leisure
Park
SCREECH OWL1.53 miles
HALSWELL PARK (Grade II Listed)3.82 miles
HUNTSPILL RIVER4.57 miles
SOMERSET LEVELS5.95 miles
HESTERCOMBE (Grade I Listed)6.48 miles
BRIDGWATER BAY6.58 miles
GADDS VALLEY6.79 miles
SHAPWICK HEATH8.06 miles
FAIRFIELD (Grade II Listed)8.18 miles
QUANTOCK HILLS8.36 miles
COTHELSTONE MANOR (Grade II Listed)8.38 miles
CHILDREN'S WOOD/RIVERSIDE PARK8.54 miles
BURTON PYNSENT (Grade II Listed)8.67 miles
SOUTH TAUNTON STREAMS8.70 miles
EASTFIELD, SEDGEMOOR HILL9.13 miles
FRIEZE HILL9.19 miles
Shop
Groceries
ALDI 50-54 East Over0.20 miles
Bridgewater, TA6 5AR
Sainsbury's Bridgwater0.22 miles
The Clink, Bridgwater, TA6 4AB
Lidl Bridgwater0.25 miles
A, Gallagher Retail Park, The Clink, Bridgwater, TA6 4AB
ASDA Bridgwater0.29 miles
East Quay, Bridgwater, TA6 5AZ
Farmfoods Bridgwater0.30 miles
Unit B 1a Gallagher Retail Pk, The Clink, TA6 4AB
Co-op Bridgwater0.42 miles
The Redgate Centre, Bridgwater, TA6 5BJ
Costcutter Bridgewater0.48 miles
9-11 Taunton Road, Bridgewater, Somerset, TA6 3LP
Bridgwater0.48 miles
9-11 Taunton Road, Bridgewater, Somerset, TA6 3LP
Co-op Bridgwater0.48 miles
Parkway, Bridgwater, TA6 4RA
Iceland Bridgwater0.53 miles
9/10 Angel Place Shopping Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3TQ
Morrisons Bridgwater0.56 miles
The Broadway, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LN
Moorland Convenience Store0.70 miles
84 Moorland Road, Bridgewater Somerset TA6 4JS
Crowpill Stores0.72 miles
93 Chiltern Street, Bridgewater Somerset TA6 3HY
Costcutter Bridgewater0.73 miles
Unit 5 Wye Avenue, Bridgewater, Somerset, TA6 5DF
Tesco Bridgwater (Express)0.80 miles
Pollard Rd, Bower Manor, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4YA
SPAR Sedgemoor Service Station1.05 miles
Spar, Bath Road, Somerset, TA6 4TS
Transport
Airport
Bristol International Airport21.54 miles
Cardiff International Airport23.80 miles
Exeter International Airport33.02 miles
Bus Stop
Bunch of Grapes (SE)0.13 miles
Bunch of Grapes (NW)0.14 miles
Sainsburys (E)0.16 miles
Sainsburys (W)0.17 miles
St John Street (SE)0.18 miles
St John Street (NW)0.18 miles
The Sportsman (SW)0.21 miles
Bridgwater Rail Station ()0.22 miles
Bridgwater Rail Station ()0.22 miles
The Sportsman (NE)0.22 miles
Railway Station (W)0.22 miles
Bus Station ()0.23 miles
Bus Station ()0.24 miles
Bus Station ()0.24 miles
Coach Station ()0.24 miles
Bus Station ()0.24 miles
Ferry Port
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal0.90 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour15.26 miles
Minehead Harbour21.54 miles
Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal22.21 miles
Penarth Pier22.31 miles
Clevedon Pier22.37 miles
Barrage South Waterbus Stop23.06 miles
Barrage North Waterbus Stop23.59 miles
Sovereign Quay Waterbus Stop24.07 miles
Cardiff - Britannia Quay24.09 miles
Mermaid Quay Waterbus Stop24.17 miles
Channel View Waterbus Stop24.31 miles
Clarence Embankment Waterbus Stop24.35 miles
Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop25.18 miles
Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop25.67 miles
Portishead Pier27.24 miles
Railway Station
Bridgwater Rail Station0.22 miles
Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station6.16 miles
Taunton Rail Station8.76 miles
Bishop's Lydeard10.15 miles
Weston-super-Mare Rail Station14.83 miles
Weston Milton Rail Station15.25 miles
Worle Rail Station16.16 miles
Yatton Rail Station19.40 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station20.05 miles
Castle Cary Rail Station20.54 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station20.92 miles
Tiverton Parkway Rail Station21.66 miles
Barry Island Rail Station21.78 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station21.82 miles
Barry Docks Rail Station22.07 miles
Barry Rail Station22.31 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TA6 5EX)
Number of Properties in Catchment34
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)34
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
59, QUEENS ROAD

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6EQ		£105,500
2025-06-20
terraced
freehold
THE COACH HOUSE, BLAKE STREET

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 3NB		£147,500
2025-06-20
semidetached
freehold
70, WELLINGTON ROAD

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 5EZ		£148,000
2025-06-05
terraced
leasehold
6, PATRICIA MEWS

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6ZF		£230,000
2025-05-30
terraced
freehold
19, SILVER STREET

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 3EG		£170,000
2025-05-21
terraced
freehold
1, LONGHORN DRIVE
NORTH PETHERTON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6FT		£235,000
2025-05-21
semidetached
freehold
FISHERMANS WHARF (FLAT B), WEST QUAY

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 3HL		£88,000
2025-05-21
flatmaisonette
leasehold
98, TAUNTON ROAD

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6BA		£195,000
2025-05-16
terraced
freehold
95, GLOUCESTER ROAD

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6EA		£192,000
2025-05-09
semidetached
freehold
3, LONGHORN DRIVE
NORTH PETHERTON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6FT		£246,000
2025-05-02
semidetached
freehold
20, HAZELEY CLOSE

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 5FP		£228,000
2025-04-25
terraced
freehold
25, STOCKMOOR DRIVE
NORTH PETHERTON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6AH		£370,000
2025-04-23
detached
freehold
12, SHELLTHORN GROVE

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6UJ		£250,000
2025-04-22
semidetached
freehold
THE LIMES, HAMP AVENUE

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6AN		£310,000
2025-04-17
detached
freehold
TARIFA, 4, RHYNE BRIDGE

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6LE		£265,000
2025-04-09
terraced
freehold
FISHERMANS WHARF (FLAT D), WEST QUAY

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 3HL		£130,000
2025-04-02
flatmaisonette
leasehold
84, ST JOHN STREET

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 5HY		£140,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
SEDGEMOOR CENTRE (APARTMENT 3), BLAKE STREET

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 3NB		£115,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
38, RHODE LANE

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6HU		£180,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
41, SHELLTHORN GROVE

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6UJ		£192,500
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
14, ELMWOOD AVENUE

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6AQ		£345,000
2025-03-26
semidetached
freehold
52, CLARE STREET

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 3EN		£145,000
2025-03-13
terraced
freehold
41, TAUNTON ROAD

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 3LP		£312,000
2025-03-11
semidetached
freehold
5, PATRICIA MEWS

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6ZF		£226,000
2025-02-28
terraced
freehold
15, SANDPIPER ROAD

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 5QU		£198,000
2025-02-26
terraced
freehold
1, CAMDEN MEWS

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 3PB		£198,000
2025-02-21
semidetached
freehold
64, QUEENS ROAD

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6EQ		£175,750
2024-12-19
terraced
freehold
139, ST JOHN STREET

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 5JA		£190,000
2024-12-18
otherPropertyType
freehold
30, PARKSTONE AVENUE

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6DL		£125,000
2024-12-18
terraced
freehold
20, QUEENS ROAD

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6EG		£170,000
2024-12-13
terraced
freehold
AVONDALE HOUSE (FLAT 6), SANDOWN CLOSE

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6BT		£139,000
2024-12-05
flatmaisonette
leasehold
KINGS COURT (9), GEORGE STREET

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 3FA		£120,000
2024-11-29
flatmaisonette
leasehold
17 (UNIT 3), ST JOHN STREET

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 5HR		£95,000
2024-11-28
otherPropertyType
freehold
BEACONFIELD HOUSE (FLAT 5), SANDOWN CLOSE

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6BT		£135,000
2024-11-08
flatmaisonette
leasehold
18, SOUTHGATE AVENUE

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6BU		£155,000
2024-11-01
terraced
freehold
12, LIMOUSIN WAY
NORTH PETHERTON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6GR		£177,950
2024-08-30
detached
freehold
5, CHEPSTOW AVENUE

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6BS		£185,000
2025-03-27
terraced
freehold
2E, DEVONSHIRE STREET

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 5ER		£326,000
2025-03-18
terraced
freehold
1, NEW ROAD

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 5AX		£97,000
2025-03-12
otherPropertyType
freehold
30, DEVONSHIRE STREET

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 5ER		£177,000
2025-03-10
terraced
freehold
3, STOCKMOOR DRIVE
NORTH PETHERTON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6AH		£247,500
2025-03-07
semidetached
freehold
50, SALMON PARADE

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 5LU		£254,500
2025-03-06
terraced
freehold
10, ST MARY STREET

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 3LT		£255,000
2025-03-04
otherPropertyType
freehold
1, BRETON CLOSE
NORTH PETHERTON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6FY		£260,000
2025-03-03
detached
freehold
27, CORNHILL

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 3BY		£335,000
2025-02-28
otherPropertyType
freehold
78, BOWERINGS ROAD

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6HF		£185,000
2025-02-28
terraced
freehold
13, KING SQUARE

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 3DG		£500,000
2025-02-21
terraced
freehold
CORNWALL HOUSE (FLAT 3), RHODE LANE

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6HU		£112,000
2025-02-07
flatmaisonette
leasehold
117, OLD TAUNTON ROAD

BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6BX		£169,950
2025-02-05
terraced
freehold
16, COTTON PATCH WALK
NORTH PETHERTON
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA6 6GS		£192,500
2025-01-30
terraced
freehold
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