Area Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA24 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TA24 postcode area.

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Population

18,649

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 33,125 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
workEmployment
2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

TA24 is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £312k.

home £312,843 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA24 is a postcode district in Somerset West and Taunton, South West, covering 948 active and 183 retired postcodes.

The largest share of TA24 (20%) is characterised by a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats, alongside a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities (15%). A further 15% of the district is made up of a countryside community of working families and retired residents. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes TA24 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in TA24 are around £312k, up 0.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across TA24 at 264 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 51 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full TA24 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2136
Anti-social behaviour675
Shoplifting542
Public order476
Criminal damage and arson336

school Local Schools

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Dunster First School

Good135 pupils
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Exford Church of England First School

Good34 pupils
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Cutcombe Church of England First School

Good29 pupils
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St Dubricius Church of England VA School

Good87 pupils
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Timberscombe Church of England First School

Good26 pupils
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Minehead Middle School

Good595 pupils
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West Somerset College

Good744 pupils
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Minehead First School

Requires Improvement314 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

48 nearby
  • Snows Orchard Guesthouse
  • Stephen Bainbridge
  • The Barn at Horner Farm
  • Ash Farm
  • Aurora Foxes Hotel
  • + 43 more
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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • One Stop Stores Ltd
  • Red Deer Farm Rare Breeds
  • A Little Bit of Heaven
  • Alcombe Newsagent & Post Office
  • Allerford Post Office
  • + 41 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • The Blue Anchor @ Anchors Drop
  • Bake Me Crazy
  • Bar 21
  • Bar Rosso
  • Claire's Kitchen
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

75 nearby
  • Alcombe Tandoori
  • Apple Tree Tea Rooms
  • Blenheim Gardens Cafe
  • Born Appetite
  • Brambles Coffee Shop
  • + 70 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group
  • Co-Operative Group
  • Iceland Foods
  • Lidl
  • Tesco Stores Ltd
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Mr Sweet
  • Seaview Takeaway
  • Yo! To Go!
  • Alcombe Fish Bar
  • Bampton Street Fish Bar
  • + 14 more