This area is in a working class neighbourhood popular with families
National politics
Bridgwater and West Somerset Co is represented by the Conservative party.
National (General) Election 2019
This location falls within the parliamentary constituency of Bridgwater and West Somerset Co, represented by the Conservative MP, Ian Liddell-Grainger. At the last general election Conservative won control with a majority of 24,439 votes over Labour. A breakdown of voting at the last election is shown above.
Population
- 1626 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is fairly densely populated, with 1626 people living in the neighbourhood.
While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a fairly densely populated area might mean that you're more likely to experience issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that key services and facilities are more accessible, located where the largest number of people can reach them.
Average age of local residents
- Slightly older than the National average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Popularity with families
- Popular with young families
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This area is popular with young families. The majority of people living here are single.
Income
- Average household income is around the National average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income around the National average.
Deprivation
- This particular area is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Sedgemoor is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Industry of employment
- Most popular sectors: Manufacturing, Retail, and Property
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Typical industries in which local people are employed include Manufacturing, Retail, and Property
Travel to work
- Most popular travel methods: Car and Walking
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Most people travel to their workplace by Car (59%) and Walking (21%)
Average age of local residents
- Around the South West region average of 41
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is around the South West region average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income around the South West region average.
Deprivation
- This particular area scores poorly in official government deprivation statistics compared to other places in South West
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Sedgemoor is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Average age of local residents
- Slightly younger than the Taunton Locality average of 45
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is much lower than the Taunton Locality average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income much lower than the Taunton Locality average.
Deprivation
- This particular area area scores worse than Taunton in official government statistics reflecting household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Sedgemoor is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.