TA24 5BY is a safe, established residential area on Brunel Way, 0.8km from Alcombe in Minehead. Administratively it sits within Minehead ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TA24 5BY offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for TA24 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00166050 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRUNEL WAY, TA24 5BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUNEL WAY, TA24 5BY.
331
46
£ 38,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA24 5BY 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
No single demographic signal dominates TA24 5BY — age 46, 43% ownership, 54% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA24 5BY. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA24 5BY is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
28 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.9 km
- Eazy Health Bar0.9 km
- Glenmore Bakery0.9 km
- Grown Up Marshmallows0.6 km
- Holland and Barrett0.9 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Kenella House0.5 km
- The Montrose Guest House0.4 km
- Baytree Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
- Beach Hotel0.5 km
- Glendower0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Duke of Wellington1.0 km
- The Britannia Inn0.9 km
- Bar 210.7 km
- Bar Rosso0.4 km
- Inn on the Green0.4 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Butterflies1.0 km
- Cafe cream0.8 km
- Golden House Restaurant1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Ludo's0.4 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.7 km
- Iceland Foods0.7 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
- Co-Operative Group0.6 km
- Lidl0.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Alcombe Fish Bar0.8 km
- Flying Fox0.6 km
- French Tacos2 (fast food & take away1.0 km
- Bampton Street Fish Bar1.0 km
- Dana's Fish and Chips0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Brunel Way0.0 km
- Brunel Way0.0 km
- Tesco Supermarket0.3 km
- Glenmore Road0.4 km
- King George Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TA245BY · Data under Open Government Licence