Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

WALTON COURT, TA24 5BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALTON COURT, TA24 5BA.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA24 5BA 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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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA24 5BA spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (46) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

TA24 5BA is a mixed residential area on Walton Court, 0.4km from Minehead in Minehead. Administratively it sits within Minehead ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

For renters and young professionals, TA24 5BA offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for TA24 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00166050 (shared with 27 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 5BA. The average age is 45.8. 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 Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 85,000

5 sales · Mean £ 84,800

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

Crime around TA24 5BA is moderate at 79 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting62
Violence and sexual offences61
Anti-social behaviour36
Public order32
Criminal damage and arson24

school Local Schools

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Minehead First School

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.6 km
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St Michael's Church of England First School

Good149 pupils0.6 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

29 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist0.4 km
  • Eazy Health Bar0.3 km
  • Glenmore Bakery0.4 km
  • Grown Up Marshmallows0.0 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.4 km
  • + 24 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 Breakfast0.3 km
  • Beach Hotel0.1 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Duke of Wellington0.5 km
  • The Queens Head Inn0.5 km
  • The Quay Inn0.4 km
  • Bar 210.1 km
  • Bar Rosso0.7 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Butterflies0.5 km
  • Cafe cream0.3 km
  • Golden House Restaurant0.5 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Ludo's0.7 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.2 km
  • Iceland Foods0.2 km
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Flying Fox0.1 km
  • French Tacos2 (fast food & take away0.5 km
  • Bampton Street Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Dana's Fish and Chips0.3 km
  • Minehead Kebab Centre0.1 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Minehead Railway Station0.2 km
  • Minehead Railway Station0.2 km
  • Minehead (West Somerset Railway)0.2 km
  • Minehead (West Somerset Railway)0.2 km
  • The Avenue0.3 km