Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

IRNHAM MEWS, TA24 5LX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IRNHAM MEWS, TA24 5LX.

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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 5LX 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

TA24 5LX is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 42.0% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, TA24 5LX represents 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: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 42.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA24 5LX 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 5LX. 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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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 110,000

7 sales · Mean £ 112,285

Terraced

£ 165,000

3 sales · Mean £ 161,666

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

Crime around TA24 5LX 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 behaviour50
Public order35
Criminal damage and arson27

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 Bakery0.2 km
  • Grown Up Marshmallows0.4 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.2 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Channel House0.6 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 Inn0.3 km
  • The Quay Inn0.7 km
  • Bar 210.2 km
  • Bar Rosso1.0 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Butterflies0.3 km
  • Cafe cream0.1 km
  • Golden House Restaurant0.3 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Ludo's1.0 km
  • + 37 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 Centre0.2 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • The Avenue0.1 km
  • Bancks Street0.2 km
  • Roman Catholic Church0.2 km
  • Roman Catholic Church0.2 km
  • The Parade0.2 km