TA24 6BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Combeland Road, 0.4km from Alcombe in Minehead. Administratively it sits within Dunster ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
For families considering a move, TA24 6BS represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, down 18.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA24 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00149400 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMBELAND ROAD, TA24 6BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMBELAND ROAD, TA24 6BS.
304
52
£ 39,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA24 6BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 52, TA24 6BS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 18.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA24 6BS. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 217,000
4 sales · Mean £ 222,000
Detached
£ 357,500
2 sales · Mean £ 357,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA24 6BS has low crime rates — 28 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.
school Local Schools
West Somerset College
Minehead Middle School
Minehead First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Minehead CAMC Site0.6 km
- Alcombe Newsagent & Post Office0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Britannia Inn0.1 km
- Minehead Cricket Club0.5 km
- Minehead Rugby Club0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Alcombe Fish Bar0.1 km
- Rominos Pizza Kebab0.4 km
- Seafare0.4 km
- China Garden0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- YHA Minehead0.9 km
- Kingsway Guest House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Alcombe Tandoori0.3 km
- The Bakehouse0.4 km
- Brewers Fayre & Premier Inn0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.4 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- WSCC0.2 km
- Alcombe Bus Shelter0.2 km
- Alcombe Bus Shelter0.2 km
- WSCC0.2 km
- Alcombe Bus Shelter0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TA246BS · Data under Open Government Licence