Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA24 5AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA24 5AX.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA24 5AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA24 5AX — age 49, 48% ownership, 47% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA24 5AX is a mixed residential area located 0.1km from Minehead in Minehead. Administratively it sits within Minehead ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for TA24 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00149442 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA24 5AX. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around TA24 5AX is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences84
Shoplifting58
Anti-social behaviour42
Public order32
Criminal damage and arson27

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Church of England First School

Good149 pupils0.2 km
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Minehead First School

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.4 km
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Minehead Middle School

Good595 pupils0.8 km
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West Somerset College

Good744 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist0.1 km
  • Eazy Health Bar0.2 km
  • Glenmore Bakery0.1 km
  • Grown Up Marshmallows0.5 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.1 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Channel House0.5 km
  • Kenella House0.5 km
  • The Montrose Guest House0.6 km
  • Baytree Bed and Breakfast0.3 km
  • Beach Hotel0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Duke of Wellington0.1 km
  • The Queens Head Inn0.0 km
  • The Quay Inn0.6 km
  • Bar 210.3 km
  • Minehead And District Social Club0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Butterflies0.1 km
  • Cafe cream0.2 km
  • Golden House Restaurant0.0 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • Millbridge Church0.3 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods0.3 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Flying Fox0.5 km
  • French Tacos2 (fast food & take away0.0 km
  • Bampton Street Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Dana's Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Minehead Kebab Centre0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • The Parade0.1 km
  • Bancks Street0.1 km
  • Blenheim Mews0.2 km
  • The Avenue0.2 km
  • Northfield Road0.3 km