Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA24 5AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA24 5AU.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA24 5AU 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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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA24 5AU spans multiple life stages — average age 57, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (57) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

TA24 5AU is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Minehead in Minehead. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Minehead ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

The people who live in TA24 5AU are typical of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for TA24 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00171421 (shared with 16 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 5AU. The average age is 57.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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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)

Crime around TA24 5AU is above average at 102 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences64
Anti-social behaviour52
Shoplifting38
Public order16
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Minehead Middle School

Good595 pupils0.6 km
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Minehead First School

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's Church of England First School

Good149 pupils1.0 km
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West Somerset College

Good744 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist0.7 km
  • Eazy Health Bar0.7 km
  • Glenmore Bakery0.8 km
  • Grown Up Marshmallows0.4 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.7 km
  • + 25 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Channel House0.9 km
  • Kenella House0.3 km
  • The Montrose Guest House0.3 km
  • Baytree Bed and Breakfast0.7 km
  • Beach Hotel0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Duke of Wellington0.8 km
  • The Queens Head Inn0.9 km
  • The Quay Inn0.8 km
  • Bar 210.5 km
  • Bar Rosso0.4 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • Butterflies0.8 km
  • Cafe cream0.6 km
  • Golden House Restaurant0.8 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Ludo's0.4 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods0.5 km
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
  • Co-Operative Group0.8 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Flying Fox0.4 km
  • French Tacos2 (fast food & take away0.8 km
  • Bampton Street Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Dana's Fish and Chips0.2 km
  • Minehead Kebab Centre0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Brunel Way0.2 km
  • Brunel Way0.2 km
  • Minehead (West Somerset Railway)0.2 km
  • Minehead (West Somerset Railway)0.2 km
  • Warren Road0.2 km