Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

BANCKS STREET, TA24 5DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANCKS STREET, TA24 5DE.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA24 5DE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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1/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

TA24 5DE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 58, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (58) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

TA24 5DE is a mixed residential area on Bancks Street, 0.1km from Minehead in Minehead. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Minehead ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

This is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for TA24 5DE are sourced from Output Area E00149447 (shared with 26 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 5DE. The average age is 57.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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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 5DE is moderate at 63 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 offences103
Shoplifting58
Anti-social behaviour44
Public order32
Criminal damage and arson27

school Local Schools

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Minehead First School

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.3 km
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St Michael's Church of England First School

Good149 pupils0.3 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

21 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist0.0 km
  • Eazy Health Bar0.1 km
  • Glenmore Bakery0.1 km
  • Grown Up Marshmallows0.4 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.1 km
  • + 16 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Channel House0.6 km
  • Kenella House0.4 km
  • The Montrose Guest House0.4 km
  • Baytree Bed and Breakfast0.3 km
  • Beach Hotel0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Duke of Wellington0.1 km
  • The Queens Head Inn0.2 km
  • The Quay Inn0.6 km
  • Bar 210.3 km
  • Minehead And District Social Club0.4 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Butterflies0.1 km
  • Cafe cream0.1 km
  • Golden House Restaurant0.1 km
  • Greggs0.0 km
  • Millbridge Church0.4 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.2 km
  • Iceland Foods0.2 km
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Bancks Street0.0 km
  • The Parade0.1 km
  • The Avenue0.1 km
  • Blenheim Mews0.2 km
  • Roman Catholic Church0.2 km