TA24 5RL is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Minehead in Minehead. Administratively it sits within Minehead ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
For families considering a move, TA24 5RL represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for TA24 5RL are sourced from Output Area E00149452 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TA24 5RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA24 5RL.
298
56
£ 38,400 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA24 5RL 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.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 75% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, TA24 5RL is established retirement territory. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 56).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA24 5RL. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA24 5RL is moderate at 60 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
Minehead Middle School
St Michael's Church of England First School
West Somerset College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.3 km
- Eazy Health Bar0.3 km
- Glenmore Bakery0.3 km
- Grown Up Marshmallows0.6 km
- Holland and Barrett0.3 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Channel House0.8 km
- Kenella House0.5 km
- The Montrose Guest House0.4 km
- Baytree Bed and Breakfast0.5 km
- Beach Hotel0.6 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Duke of Wellington0.3 km
- The Queens Head Inn0.4 km
- The Quay Inn0.9 km
- Bar 210.4 km
- Minehead And District Social Club0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Butterflies0.3 km
- Cafe cream0.3 km
- Golden House Restaurant0.3 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Millbridge Church0.5 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.4 km
- Iceland Foods0.4 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Co-Operative Group0.9 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Flying Fox0.6 km
- French Tacos2 (fast food & take away0.3 km
- Bampton Street Fish Bar0.3 km
- Dana's Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Minehead Kebab Centre0.4 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Roman Catholic Church0.0 km
- Roman Catholic Church0.0 km
- Minehead First School0.1 km
- Townsend Road0.2 km
- Bancks Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA245RL · Data under Open Government Licence