TA24 6BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Alcombe in Minehead. Administratively it sits within Dunster ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
Within the TA24 district, this postcode is characterised by 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.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TA24 6BW are sourced from Output Area E00149401 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TA24 6BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA24 6BW.
168
52
£ 39,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA24 6BW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TA24 6BW — age 52, 48% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA24 6BW. The average age is 52.2. 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 & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA24 6BW has low crime rates — 37 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 Site0.5 km
- Alcombe Newsagent & Post Office0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Britannia Inn0.1 km
- Minehead Cricket Club0.4 km
- Minehead Rugby Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Co-Operative Group0.3 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Alcombe Fish Bar0.1 km
- Rominos Pizza Kebab0.3 km
- Seafare0.3 km
- China Garden0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- YHA Minehead1.0 km
- Kingsway Guest House0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Alcombe Tandoori0.2 km
- McDonald's0.9 km
- The Bakehouse0.3 km
- West Somerset Garden Centre0.9 km
- Brewers Fayre & Premier Inn0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Alcombe Bus Shelter0.1 km
- Alcombe Bus Shelter0.1 km
- Alcombe Bus Shelter0.2 km
- WSCC0.3 km
- WSCC0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA246BW · Data under Open Government Licence