Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

POST OFFICE LANE, TA24 5AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POST OFFICE LANE, TA24 5AB.

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Population

189

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA24 5AB 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.

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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

TA24 5AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £148k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 16.1% year-on-year.

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

TA24 5AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Post Office Lane, 0.3km from Minehead in Minehead. Administratively it sits within Minehead ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

TA24 5AB is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 16.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA24 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00149459 (shared with 94 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 5AB. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 137,000

7 sales · Mean £ 141,714

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TA24 5AB has low crime rates — 47 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.

Violence and sexual offences70
Shoplifting58
Anti-social behaviour33
Public order23
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Church of England First School

Good149 pupils0.3 km
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Minehead First School

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.3 km
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Minehead Middle School

Good595 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist0.3 km
  • Eazy Health Bar0.4 km
  • Glenmore Bakery0.3 km
  • Grown Up Marshmallows0.7 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.4 km
  • + 16 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Channel House0.8 km
  • Kenella House0.7 km
  • The Montrose Guest House0.7 km
  • Baytree Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
  • Beach Hotel0.8 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Duke of Wellington0.2 km
  • The Queens Head Inn0.3 km
  • The Quay Inn0.9 km
  • Bar 210.6 km
  • Minehead And District Social Club0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Butterflies0.2 km
  • Cafe cream0.5 km
  • Golden House Restaurant0.2 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Millbridge Church0.1 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Flying Fox0.8 km
  • French Tacos2 (fast food & take away0.2 km
  • Bampton Street Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Minehead Kebab Centre0.6 km
  • Passioni Italiane0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Windsor Close0.2 km
  • The Parade0.2 km
  • Bancks Street0.3 km
  • Corner House Store0.3 km
  • Roman Catholic Church0.3 km