Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

KING EDWARD ROAD, TA24 5EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING EDWARD ROAD, TA24 5EA.

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 5EA 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 5EA is established retirement territory. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 56).

home £463,125 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA24 5EA is a mixed residential area on King Edward Road, 0.5km from Minehead in Minehead. Administratively it sits within Minehead ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA24, TA24 5EA offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £463k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA24 5EA 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 5EA. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 472,500

6 sales · Mean £ 458,333

Semi-Detached

£ 490,000

3 sales · Mean £ 384,833

Flat

£ 83,000

3 sales · Mean £ 95,666

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

Crime around TA24 5EA 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 offences87
Shoplifting54
Anti-social behaviour37
Public order28
Criminal damage and arson21

school Local Schools

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Minehead Middle School

Good595 pupils0.3 km
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Minehead First School

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.4 km
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St Michael's Church of England First School

Good149 pupils0.8 km
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West Somerset College

Good744 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist0.5 km
  • Eazy Health Bar0.5 km
  • Glenmore Bakery0.5 km
  • Grown Up Marshmallows0.5 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.5 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Channel House0.9 km
  • Kenella House0.3 km
  • The Montrose Guest House0.2 km
  • Baytree Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
  • Beach Hotel0.5 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Duke of Wellington0.6 km
  • The Queens Head Inn0.6 km
  • The Quay Inn0.9 km
  • Bar 210.5 km
  • Bar Rosso0.8 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Butterflies0.6 km
  • Cafe cream0.4 km
  • Golden House Restaurant0.6 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Ludo's0.8 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Alcombe Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Flying Fox0.5 km
  • French Tacos2 (fast food & take away0.6 km
  • Bampton Street Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Dana's Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Queens Road0.1 km
  • Glenmore Road0.2 km
  • King George Road0.2 km
  • Townsend Road0.3 km
  • Minehead Middle School0.3 km