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Bridgwater

City in Somerset, United Kingdom

Overview

Bridgwater is a historic market town in Somerset, known for its lively local culture, annual Carnival, and scenic riverside location. The town blends centuries-old architecture with modern amenities, making it a welcoming spot for visitors. Daily life revolves around busy markets, friendly pubs, and easy access to nature.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Two Tier County
Somerset
Population
38,310
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.13°, -3.00°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
77
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,202
Local Cost
$1,350
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
85
English
98
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
15.7°C
Winter Avg
5.3°C
Record High
29.8°C
Record Low
-6.3°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
951 mm
Internet Speed
60 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
72
Coworking
1
Cafes
21
Nightlife
39
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YEO
Distance
28 km

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Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 5 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 76/100.

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