Drakes Close, Bridgwater
House prices, sold prices and local information for TA6 3TD.
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At a glance
15 property sales on Drakes Close, Bridgwater have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 10 Jun 2022. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £116,804. Average sale prices fell from £122,000 in 2016 to £96,238 in 2022 (-21%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 80% flat, 13% semi-detached, 7% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Drakes Close range from £76,000 to £185,000. 6% of homes sold here were freehold and 94% leasehold.
House prices on Drakes Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Drakes Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all TA6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 6% freehold and 94% leasehold across 16 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 12 | £116,804 | 10 Jun 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £144,000 | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Terraced | 1 | £80,000 | 15 May 2017 |
Sold prices on Drakes Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35, Drakes Close TA6 3TD | 29 Jul 2022 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Drakes Close TA6 3TD | 10 Jun 2022 | £76,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Drakes Close TA6 3TD | 17 May 2022 | £81,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Drakes Close TA6 3TD | 22 Apr 2022 | £125,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Drakes Close TA6 3TD | 8 Apr 2022 | £102,950 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Drakes Close TA6 3TD | 6 Nov 2020 | £81,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 32, Drakes Close TA6 3TD | 28 Sep 2020 | £130,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 33, Drakes Close TA6 3TD | 28 Jun 2019 | £148,700 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Drakes Close TA6 3TD | 6 Dec 2018 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 19, Drakes Close TA6 3TD | 5 Dec 2018 | £153,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 17, Drakes Close TA6 3TD | 14 Sep 2018 | £185,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 28, Drakes Close TA6 3TD | 26 May 2017 | £121,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Drakes Close TA6 3TD | 15 May 2017 | £80,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 17, Drakes Close TA6 3TD | 26 Aug 2016 | £147,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Drakes Close TA6 3TD | 18 May 2016 | £84,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 19, Drakes Close TA6 3TD | 24 Mar 2016 | £135,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19, Drakes Close | £135,000 (Mar 2016) → £153,000 (Dec 2018) | +13% over 3 yrs |
| 17, Drakes Close | £147,000 (Aug 2016) → £185,000 (Sep 2018) | +26% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near Drakes Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Primary School 258 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre 382 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Chilton Trinity School 990 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater 199 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Eastover Primary School 403 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Wembdon St George's Church School 294 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Robert Blake Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| Haygrove School 1,051 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Bridgwater station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Brendon Road (NE-bound, Kendale Road) 3 min walk
- Kendale Road (SW-bound, Kendale Road) 3 min walk
- Coleridge Road (SW-bound, Kendale Road) 3 min walk
- Angel Place (W-bound, Northgate) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- East Quay Medical Centre
East Quay, Bridgwater · 0.4 mi - Taunton Road Medical Centre
12-16 Taunton Road, Bridgwater · 0.6 mi - Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre
Cranleigh Gardens, Bridgwater · 0.6 mi - Redgate Medical Centre
Weston Zoyland Road, Bridgwater · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Northgate Road Bridgwater · 0.2 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Bridgwater Kendale Road · 0.2 mi
- Iceland Iceland Bridgwater · 0.2 mi
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food M&S Bridgwater SF · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.3 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Corner House Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Parade Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Bridgwater Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 43.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 46.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,171 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 10.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,181 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 74% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 92% |
Share of homes across Somerset with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Drakes Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90% | 96.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.1% | 1.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.9% | 50.2% |
| No religion | 40.8% | 41.5% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.9% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 25.1% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 17.1% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 22.2% | 30.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.6% | 17.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.2% | 15.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 4.2% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Good health | 37.9% | 35.2% |
| Very good health | 36.8% | 46% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 13.7% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.3% | 41.2% |
| No cars or vans in household | 41.4% | 14% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 11.2% | 31.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.1% | 13.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Somerset.
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