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.
IRNHAM MEWS, TA24 5LX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IRNHAM MEWS, TA24 5LX.
288
44
£ 38,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA24 5LX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Minehead First School
St Michael's Church of England First School
Minehead Middle School
West Somerset College
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, Cafe
42 nearby- Butterflies0.3 km
- Cafe cream0.1 km
- Golden House Restaurant0.3 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Ludo's1.0 km
- + 37 more
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
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
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Postcode Profile: TA245LX · Data under Open Government Licence