Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

HAWKSWORTH ROAD, TA24 5BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWKSWORTH ROAD, TA24 5BZ.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA24 5BZ — age 49, 83% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

TA24 5BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hawksworth Road, 0.7km from Alcombe in Minehead. Administratively it sits within Minehead ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for TA24 5BZ are sourced from Output Area E00149450 (shared with 12 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 5BZ. 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

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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Crime around TA24 5BZ is moderate at 54 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 offences49
Shoplifting48
Anti-social behaviour37
Other theft9
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Minehead Middle School

Good595 pupils0.5 km
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West Somerset College

Good744 pupils0.6 km
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Minehead First School

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.9 km
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St Michael's Church of England First School

Good149 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist1.0 km
  • Eazy Health Bar1.0 km
  • Grown Up Marshmallows0.8 km
  • Holland and Barrett1.0 km
  • Minehead CAMC Site0.6 km
  • + 19 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Kenella House0.6 km
  • The Montrose Guest House0.6 km
  • Beach Hotel0.7 km
  • Glendower0.6 km
  • Kingsway Guest House0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Britannia Inn0.8 km
  • Bar 210.8 km
  • Bar Rosso0.5 km
  • Inn on the Green0.5 km
  • Minehead And District Social Club0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Cafe cream0.9 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Ludo's0.5 km
  • Oggy Oggy Pasty Co0.9 km
  • Strand Cafe0.6 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods0.8 km
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
  • Co-Operative Group0.5 km
  • Lidl0.1 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Alcombe Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Flying Fox0.8 km
  • Dana's Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Minehead Kebab Centre0.8 km
  • Rominos Pizza Kebab0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Tesco Supermarket0.2 km
  • Brunel Way0.2 km
  • Brunel Way0.2 km
  • Brewers Fayre0.3 km
  • Brewers Fayre0.3 km