Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

THE AVENUE, TA24 5AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, TA24 5AZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

278

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA24 5AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

TA24 5AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

TA24 5AZ is a mixed residential area on The Avenue, 0.3km from Minehead in Minehead. Administratively it sits within Minehead ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TA24 5AZ offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for TA24 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00149448 (shared with 9 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 5AZ. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 118,000

3 sales · Mean £ 117,666

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

Crime around TA24 5AZ is moderate at 85 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 offences103
Shoplifting64
Anti-social behaviour49
Public order36
Criminal damage and arson29

school Local Schools

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Minehead First School

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.4 km
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St Michael's Church of England First School

Good149 pupils0.5 km
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Minehead Middle School

Good595 pupils0.7 km
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West Somerset College

Good744 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist0.2 km
  • Eazy Health Bar0.2 km
  • Glenmore Bakery0.3 km
  • Grown Up Marshmallows0.2 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.2 km
  • + 25 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Channel House0.5 km
  • Kenella House0.2 km
  • The Montrose Guest House0.3 km
  • Baytree Bed and Breakfast0.2 km
  • Beach Hotel0.3 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Duke of Wellington0.4 km
  • The Queens Head Inn0.4 km
  • The Quay Inn0.5 km
  • Bar 210.1 km
  • Bar Rosso0.9 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Butterflies0.4 km
  • Cafe cream0.1 km
  • Golden House Restaurant0.3 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Ludo's0.9 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.0 km
  • Iceland Foods0.0 km
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Flying Fox0.2 km
  • French Tacos2 (fast food & take away0.3 km
  • Bampton Street Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Dana's Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Minehead Kebab Centre0.1 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • The Avenue0.1 km
  • Blenheim Mews0.2 km
  • Bancks Street0.3 km
  • The Parade0.3 km
  • Minehead Railway Station0.3 km