Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

IRNHAM ROAD, TA24 5DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IRNHAM ROAD, TA24 5DN.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA24 5DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 44, TA24 5DN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 8.9% year-on-year.

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

TA24 5DN is a mixed residential area on Irnham Road, 0.2km from Minehead in Minehead. Administratively it sits within Minehead ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £228k, down 8.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA24 5DN are sourced from Output Area E00149453 (shared with 9 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 5DN. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

5 sales · Mean £ 252,000

Flat

£ 132,000

1 sales · Mean £ 132,000

Terraced

£ 195,000

2 sales · Mean £ 195,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around TA24 5DN is moderate at 69 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 offences114
Shoplifting64
Anti-social behaviour49
Public order35
Criminal damage and arson26

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 pupils0.5 km
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Minehead Middle School

Good595 pupils0.5 km
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West Somerset College

Good744 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist0.2 km
  • Eazy Health Bar0.2 km
  • Glenmore Bakery0.3 km
  • Grown Up Marshmallows0.4 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.2 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Channel House0.7 km
  • Kenella House0.3 km
  • The Montrose Guest House0.3 km
  • Baytree Bed and Breakfast0.4 km
  • Beach Hotel0.4 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Duke of Wellington0.3 km
  • The Queens Head Inn0.4 km
  • The Quay Inn0.7 km
  • Bar 210.3 km
  • Bar Rosso1.0 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • Butterflies0.3 km
  • Cafe cream0.2 km
  • Golden House Restaurant0.3 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Ludo's1.0 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.2 km
  • Iceland Foods0.2 km
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • Co-Operative Group0.9 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Flying Fox0.4 km
  • French Tacos2 (fast food & take away0.3 km
  • Bampton Street Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Dana's Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Minehead Kebab Centre0.3 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • The Avenue0.2 km
  • Roman Catholic Church0.2 km
  • Bancks Street0.2 km
  • Roman Catholic Church0.2 km
  • Queens Road0.3 km