Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

ALEXANDRA ROAD, TA24 5DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDRA ROAD, TA24 5DP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

298

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA24 5DP 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.

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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 75% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, TA24 5DP is established retirement territory. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 56). Property prices are trending up 212.5% year-on-year.

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

TA24 5DP is a mixed residential area on Alexandra Road, 0.3km from Minehead 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. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £247k, up 212.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA24 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00149452 (shared with 16 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 5DP. The average age is 55.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

3 sales · Mean £ 226,666

Detached

£ 162,000

1 sales · Mean £ 162,000

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

Crime around TA24 5DP is moderate at 81 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 offences112
Shoplifting63
Anti-social behaviour46
Public order33
Criminal damage and arson25

school Local Schools

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Minehead First School

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.2 km
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Minehead Middle School

Good595 pupils0.4 km
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St Michael's Church of England First School

Good149 pupils0.5 km
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West Somerset College

Good744 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist0.3 km
  • Eazy Health Bar0.3 km
  • Glenmore Bakery0.3 km
  • Grown Up Marshmallows0.4 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.3 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 Breakfast0.5 km
  • Beach Hotel0.5 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Duke of Wellington0.4 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
  • Butterflies0.4 km
  • Cafe cream0.2 km
  • Golden House Restaurant0.4 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Ludo's1.0 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Flying Fox0.5 km
  • French Tacos2 (fast food & take away0.4 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

  • Roman Catholic Church0.2 km
  • Roman Catholic Church0.2 km
  • Minehead First School0.2 km
  • The Avenue0.2 km
  • Queens Road0.3 km