TA24 5BE is a mixed residential area on Esplanade, 0.5km from Minehead in Minehead. Administratively it sits within Minehead ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TA24 5BE offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for TA24 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00166050 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ESPLANADE, TA24 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESPLANADE, TA24 5BE.
331
46
£ 38,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA24 5BE 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.
Area Character
TA24 5BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (46) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA24 5BE. 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
Economic Activity
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 5BE is moderate at 76 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.
school Local Schools
Minehead First School
St Michael's Church of England First School
Minehead Middle School
West Somerset College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.5 km
- Eazy Health Bar0.4 km
- Glenmore Bakery0.5 km
- Grown Up Marshmallows0.1 km
- Holland and Barrett0.4 km
- + 24 more
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
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Duke of Wellington0.6 km
- The Queens Head Inn0.6 km
- The Quay Inn0.4 km
- Bar 210.2 km
- Bar Rosso0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Butterflies0.6 km
- Cafe cream0.3 km
- Golden House Restaurant0.6 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Ludo's0.7 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.2 km
- Iceland Foods0.2 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Flying Fox0.0 km
- French Tacos2 (fast food & take away0.6 km
- Bampton Street Fish Bar0.7 km
- Dana's Fish and Chips0.3 km
- Minehead Kebab Centre0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Minehead Railway Station0.1 km
- Minehead Railway Station0.1 km
- Minehead (West Somerset Railway)0.2 km
- Minehead (West Somerset Railway)0.2 km
- The Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA245BE · Data under Open Government Licence