Swingbridge, Bathpool, Taunton
House prices, sold prices and local information for TA2 8BY.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Swingbridge, Bathpool, Taunton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 10 Nov 2022. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £400,000. Average sale prices rose from £305,000 in 2019 to £437,500 in 2022 (+43%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2019; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 60% detached, 40% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Swingbridge range from £285,000 to £450,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Swingbridge compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Swingbridge has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all TA2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 6 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £400,000 | 10 Nov 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £307,000 | 9 Nov 2021 |
Sold prices on Swingbridge
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Swingbridge TA2 8BY | 10 Nov 2022 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Swingbridge TA2 8BY | 21 Oct 2022 | £425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Riverdale, Swingbridge TA2 8BY | 9 Nov 2021 | £329,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| The Horizon Centre, Swingbridge TA2 8BY | 1 Apr 2021 | £425,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Lelant, Swingbridge TA2 8BY | 10 Apr 2019 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Riverdale, Swingbridge TA2 8BY | 10 Apr 2019 | £285,000 | Semi-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Riverdale, Swingbridge | £285,000 (Apr 2019) → £329,000 (Nov 2021) | +15% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Swingbridge
Crime
177 crimes were reported within about a mile of Swingbridge in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 58 |
| Shoplifting | 46 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Public order | 11 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Swingbridge
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkton Wood Academy 1,267 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Inadequate Report | 0.4 mi |
| West Monkton Church of England School 465 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Nerrols Primary School and Nursery 279 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Minerva Primary School 140 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| Cambian Somerset School 44 pupils | Other independent special school | 10–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Lyngford Park Primary School 284 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Ruishton Church of England School 215 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Selworthy Special School 204 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–19 | Report | 1.2 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
- Taunton station 1.7 mi · 33 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Aldi (adj, Bridgwater Road) 3 min walk
- Aldi (opp, Bridgwater Road) 3 min walk
- Farriers Green (N-bound, Milton Hill) 4 min walk
- Farriers Green (SE-bound, Milton Hill) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Crown Medical Centre
Crown Industrial Estate, Venture Way, Taunton · 0.7 mi - Creech
Hyde Lane, Creech St. Michael, Taunton · 0.9 mi - Taunton Vale Healthcare
The Blackbrook Surgery, Lisieux Way, Taunton · 1.2 mi - Lyngford Park
Fletcher Close, Taunton · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Bathpool · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Monkton Heathfield - School Road · 0.5 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Hankridge Farm · 0.6 mi
- Asda Supercentre Asda Taunton Supercentre · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.7 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Creech Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Lakeside Dental · 1.0 mi
- Ashfords · 1.0 mi
- Blackbrook Dental Practice · 1.2 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 9 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 85.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 761 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 23.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,913 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 94% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 94% | 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Swingbridge
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Who lives around Swingbridge
Ethnic group
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 96.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.4% | 50.2% |
| No religion | 39.7% | 41.5% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.3% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 37.9% | 30.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.4% | 17.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.5% | 15.3% |
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8% | 10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.1% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55% | 46% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 35.2% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 41.9% | 31.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 34.6% | 41.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 20% | 13.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 3.6% | 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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