TA24 5DR is a mixed residential area on Alexandra Road, 0.4km from Minehead in Minehead. Administratively it sits within Minehead ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA24, TA24 5DR offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £455k.
Census 2021 statistics for TA24 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00149452 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALEXANDRA ROAD, TA24 5DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDRA ROAD, TA24 5DR.
298
56
£ 38,400 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA24 5DR 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.
Area Character
TA24 5DR is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 75% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 56).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA24 5DR. The average age is 55.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 447,500
4 sales · Mean £ 455,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA24 5DR is moderate at 75 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.
school Local Schools
Minehead First School
Minehead Middle School
St Michael's Church of England First School
West Somerset College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.3 km
- Eazy Health Bar0.4 km
- Glenmore Bakery0.4 km
- Grown Up Marshmallows0.5 km
- Holland and Barrett0.4 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Channel House0.8 km
- Kenella House0.4 km
- The Montrose Guest House0.3 km
- Baytree Bed and Breakfast0.5 km
- Beach Hotel0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Duke of Wellington0.4 km
- The Queens Head Inn0.5 km
- The Quay Inn0.8 km
- Bar 210.4 km
- Bar Rosso1.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Butterflies0.4 km
- Cafe cream0.3 km
- Golden House Restaurant0.4 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Ludo's1.0 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.4 km
- Iceland Foods0.4 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Co-Operative Group0.8 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Flying Fox0.5 km
- French Tacos2 (fast food & take away0.4 km
- Bampton Street Fish Bar0.4 km
- Dana's Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Minehead Kebab Centre0.4 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Roman Catholic Church0.2 km
- Townsend Road0.2 km
- Minehead First School0.2 km
- Roman Catholic Church0.2 km
- Queens Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TA245DR · Data under Open Government Licence