Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

PONSFORD ROAD, TA24 5DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PONSFORD ROAD, TA24 5DY.

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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 5DY — age 49, 83% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £366k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 10.8% year-on-year.

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

TA24 5DY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ponsford Road, 0.6km from Alcombe in Minehead. Administratively it sits within Minehead ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

For serious buyers, TA24 5DY is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £366k, up 10.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA24 5DY 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 5DY. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 325,000

11 sales · Mean £ 303,263

Terraced

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

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

TA24 5DY has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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 offences56
Shoplifting22
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Minehead Middle School

Good595 pupils0.1 km
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Minehead First School

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.5 km
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West Somerset College

Good744 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's Church of England First School

Good149 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist0.7 km
  • Eazy Health Bar0.7 km
  • Glenmore Bakery0.7 km
  • Grown Up Marshmallows0.6 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.7 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Kenella House0.5 km
  • The Montrose Guest House0.4 km
  • Baytree Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
  • Beach Hotel0.6 km
  • Glendower0.4 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Duke of Wellington0.8 km
  • The Britannia Inn0.8 km
  • The Queens Head Inn0.8 km
  • Bar 210.6 km
  • Bar Rosso0.8 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Butterflies0.8 km
  • Cafe cream0.6 km
  • Golden House Restaurant0.8 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Ludo's0.8 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods0.6 km
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
  • Co-Operative Group0.5 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Alcombe Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Flying Fox0.7 km
  • French Tacos2 (fast food & take away0.8 km
  • Bampton Street Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Dana's Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • King George Road0.0 km
  • Minehead Middle School0.2 km
  • Minehead Middle School0.2 km
  • Queens Road0.2 km
  • Glenmore Road0.3 km