Higher Road, Woolavington, Bridgwater
House prices, sold prices and local information for TA7 8EA, TA7 8DY.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Higher Road, Woolavington, Bridgwater have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 11 Feb 2022. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £309,778. 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 75% detached, 25% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Higher Road range from £245,000 to £500,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Higher Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Higher Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all TA7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 13 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £309,778 | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £324,983 | 11 Feb 2022 |
Sold prices on Higher Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Higher Road TA7 8DY | 11 Feb 2022 | £380,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Sycamore Cottage, Higher Road TA7 8DY | 29 Jun 2021 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Higher Road TA7 8EA | 4 Jun 2021 | £299,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Higher Road TA7 8EA | 4 Jun 2021 | £500,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Higher Road TA7 8EA | 7 Jan 2021 | £268,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Amber Cottage, 2, Higher Road TA7 8DY | 3 Dec 2019 | £245,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Higher Road TA7 8EA | 22 Feb 2019 | £350,050 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Higher Road TA7 8EA | 31 Jan 2019 | £270,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Higher Road TA7 8DY | 11 Jan 2019 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Higher Road TA7 8EA | 28 Sep 2018 | £245,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Higher Road TA7 8EA | 12 Oct 2017 | £290,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Higher Road TA7 8EA | 8 Sep 2017 | £290,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Higher Road TA7 8EA | 13 Sep 2016 | £249,950 | Detached | Freehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26, Higher Road | £290,000 (Sep 2017) → £350,050 (Feb 2019) | +21% over 1 yr |
| 18, Higher Road | £249,950 (Sep 2016) → £270,000 (Jan 2019) | +8% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Higher Road
Crime
14 crimes were reported within about a mile of Higher Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Higher Road is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Somerset coast at Minehead, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and Uphill to Kingston Seymour Flood alert area
- East Somerset Rivers Flood alert area
- Somerset coast at Burnham-on-Sea, Huntspill, Highbridge and Berrow Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Higher Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolavington Village Primary School 175 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Kingsmoor Primary School 178 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Puriton Primary School 200 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Polden Bower School 260 pupils | Foundation special school | 4–19 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| Willowdown Primary School 361 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.6 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 3.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min walk
- Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Village Hall (E-bound, Higher Road) 1 min walk
- Village Hall (W-bound, Higher Road) 1 min walk
- Well Cottage (S-bound, Lockswell) 1 min walk
- Well Cottage (N-bound, Lockswell) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Polden Medical Practice
Quarry Ground, Edington, Bridgwater · 2.9 mi - East Quay Medical Centre
East Quay, Bridgwater · 3.7 mi - Redgate Medical Centre
Weston Zoyland Road, Bridgwater · 3.7 mi - Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre
Cranleigh Gardens, Bridgwater · 3.9 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Woolavington · 0.4 mi
- Asda Express Asda Dunball Express Petrol · 2.3 mi
- Budgens Budgens Dunball · 2.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Bridgwater Express · 2.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Woolavington Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Bridgwater Dental Centre · 3.7 mi
- Bridgwater Dental Centre · 3.8 mi
- Lion House Dentistry (bridgwater) Limited · 4.0 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 3 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,021 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 55.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,321 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 95% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 95% | 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 Higher Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 96.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.1% | 50.2% |
| No religion | 42% | 41.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.9% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 23.9% | 30.5% |
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 17.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.1% | 17.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.2% | 15.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.2% | 10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.2% | 46% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 35.2% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.9% | 41.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 36.1% | 31.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.5% | 13.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11.4% | 14% |
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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