Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

THE AVENUE, TA24 5AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, TA24 5AY.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA24 5AY 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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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

TA24 5AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

TA24 5AY is a mixed residential area on The Avenue, 0.3km from Minehead in Minehead. Administratively it sits within Minehead ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for TA24 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00166050 (shared with 27 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 5AY. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime around TA24 5AY is moderate at 89 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 offences99
Shoplifting64
Anti-social behaviour48
Public order36
Criminal damage and arson29

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Church of England First School

Good149 pupils0.5 km
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Minehead First School

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.5 km
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Minehead Middle School

Good595 pupils0.7 km
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West Somerset College

Good744 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist0.2 km
  • Eazy Health Bar0.2 km
  • Glenmore Bakery0.3 km
  • Grown Up Marshmallows0.2 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.2 km
  • + 25 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Channel House0.4 km
  • Kenella House0.2 km
  • The Montrose Guest House0.3 km
  • Baytree Bed and Breakfast0.2 km
  • Beach Hotel0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Duke of Wellington0.4 km
  • The Queens Head Inn0.4 km
  • The Quay Inn0.4 km
  • Bar 210.0 km
  • Bar Rosso0.9 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Butterflies0.4 km
  • Cafe cream0.1 km
  • Golden House Restaurant0.4 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Ludo's0.9 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.1 km
  • Iceland Foods0.1 km
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Flying Fox0.2 km
  • French Tacos2 (fast food & take away0.4 km
  • Bampton Street Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Dana's Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Minehead Kebab Centre0.0 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • The Avenue0.1 km
  • Blenheim Mews0.2 km
  • Bancks Street0.3 km
  • Minehead Railway Station0.3 km
  • Minehead Railway Station0.3 km