Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA24 8QH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA24 8QH.

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Population

196

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Avg Age

62

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

TA24 8QH is a settled retirement community — average age 62, 91% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA24 8QH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Redways Lodge in Porlock. Administratively it sits within Dulverton & Exmoor ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

For families considering a move, TA24 8QH represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 62 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TA24 8QH are sourced from Output Area E00149483 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA24 8QH. The average age is 62.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

TA24 8QH has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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St Dubricius Church of England VA School

Good87 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Clive Downs Butcher0.6 km
  • SPAR - Wessex Retail0.5 km
  • The Big Cheese0.6 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Lorna Doone Hotel0.6 km
  • Sparkhayes House0.7 km
  • Reines House0.5 km
  • Myrtle Cottage0.5 km
  • Rose Bank Guest House0.5 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Castle0.5 km
  • The Ship Inn0.4 km
  • Bake Me Crazy1.0 km
  • The Royal Oak0.6 km
  • Porlock Bowling Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Bramdowns0.6 km
  • Piggy In The Middle0.6 km
  • Whortleberry Tearoom0.6 km
  • Elton sailing Club (Gallery)0.5 km
  • Overstream Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Porlock Library0.4 km
  • Porlock Library0.5 km