The TA24 8EL postcode is in Somerset West and Taunton, Somerset postcode town, within South West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the TA24 8EL area, explore the TA24 8EL Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | TA24 |
| Ward | Minehead |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Minehead Outer & Porlock |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Somerset West and Taunton |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Minehead |
| Police Force | Avon and Somerset |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Minehead |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Bridgwater and West Somerset |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 6884 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious hardship / Primary sector workers / None, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Parks, The(0.23 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Bratton Close(0.04 mi)
The nearest airport is Rhoose Cardiff Airport(13.95 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England First SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-9 | TA24 5NY (0.45 mi) | Details |
| Minehead First SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 2-9 | TA24 5RG (0.64 mi) | Details |
| Minehead Middle SchoolAll Through, Serious Weaknesses | 9-13 | TA24 5RH (0.91 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE(0.64 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| minehead medical centreActive2 irnham road, minehead, somerset | 01643703441 | TA24 5DL |
The population of TA248EL is 254 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 53 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 75 to 100 (1242), Between 65 to 74 (1231), and Between 55 to 64 (1047).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 236 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 11.
Regarding education, 51 adults have No qualifications, while 37 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (222), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (207).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (118), followed by No religion (109).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Semi-routine occupations (41) followed by Small employers and own account workers (34), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (32).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (361), and 217 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1110) and European Union EU-8 (26).