TA24 5DJ is a mixed residential area on Bancks Street, 0.1km from Minehead in Minehead. Administratively it sits within Minehead ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TA24 5DJ offers a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for TA24 5DJ are sourced from Output Area E00149447 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BANCKS STREET, TA24 5DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANCKS STREET, TA24 5DJ.
311
58
£ 38,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA24 5DJ 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.
Area Character
TA24 5DJ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA24 5DJ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 117,500
6 sales · Mean £ 121,083
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
Terraced
£ 290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 290,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA24 5DJ is moderate at 59 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.
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
21 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.1 km
- Eazy Health Bar0.2 km
- Glenmore Bakery0.1 km
- Grown Up Marshmallows0.4 km
- Holland and Barrett0.1 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Channel House0.6 km
- Kenella House0.4 km
- The Montrose Guest House0.4 km
- Baytree Bed and Breakfast0.4 km
- Beach Hotel0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Duke of Wellington0.2 km
- The Queens Head Inn0.2 km
- The Quay Inn0.7 km
- Bar 210.3 km
- Minehead And District Social Club0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Butterflies0.2 km
- Cafe cream0.2 km
- Golden House Restaurant0.2 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- Millbridge Church0.4 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.3 km
- Iceland Foods0.3 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Flying Fox0.5 km
- French Tacos2 (fast food & take away0.2 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 Street0.1 km
- The Parade0.1 km
- Roman Catholic Church0.2 km
- Roman Catholic Church0.2 km
- The Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TA245DJ · Data under Open Government Licence