TA24 5BF is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Alcombe in Minehead. Administratively it sits within Minehead ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
For families considering a move, TA24 5BF represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for TA24 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00149450 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TA24 5BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA24 5BF.
296
49
£ 38,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
TA24 5BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA24 5BF. The average age is 48.9. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA24 5BF is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Minehead Middle School
West Somerset College
Minehead First School
St Michael's Church of England First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Boots the Chemist1.0 km
- Eazy Health Bar1.0 km
- Grown Up Marshmallows0.7 km
- Holland and Barrett1.0 km
- Minehead CAMC Site0.8 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Kenella House0.6 km
- The Montrose Guest House0.6 km
- Baytree Bed and Breakfast1.0 km
- Beach Hotel0.6 km
- Glendower0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Britannia Inn0.9 km
- Bar 210.8 km
- Bar Rosso0.4 km
- Inn on the Green0.4 km
- Minehead And District Social Club0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Cafe cream0.9 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Ludo's0.4 km
- Oggy Oggy Pasty Co0.9 km
- Strand Cafe0.5 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.8 km
- Iceland Foods0.8 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.1 km
- Co-Operative Group0.7 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Alcombe Fish Bar0.8 km
- Flying Fox0.7 km
- Dana's Fish and Chips0.5 km
- Minehead Kebab Centre0.8 km
- Rominos Pizza Kebab0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Brunel Way0.1 km
- Brunel Way0.2 km
- Tesco Supermarket0.2 km
- Brewers Fayre0.3 km
- Brewers Fayre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA245BF · Data under Open Government Licence