TA24 5EB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Alcombe in Minehead. Administratively it sits within Minehead ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
For families considering a move, TA24 5EB represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TA24 5EB are sourced from Output Area E00149450 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TA24 5EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA24 5EB.
296
49
£ 38,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TA24 5EB — age 49, 83% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA24 5EB. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA24 5EB has low crime rates — 44 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.
school Local Schools
West Somerset College
Minehead Middle School
Minehead First School
St Michael's Church of England First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Grown Up Marshmallows0.9 km
- Minehead CAMC Site0.6 km
- Reds0.6 km
- Reds Kiosk0.6 km
- The Seafront Kiosk0.6 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Kenella House0.7 km
- The Montrose Guest House0.7 km
- Beach Hotel0.8 km
- Glendower0.7 km
- Kingsway Guest House0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Britannia Inn0.7 km
- Bar 211.0 km
- Bar Rosso0.6 km
- Inn on the Green0.6 km
- Minehead And District Social Club1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Cafe cream1.0 km
- Ludo's0.6 km
- Strand Cafe0.7 km
- The Diner0.6 km
- The Fire House Grill0.6 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.9 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
- Co-Operative Group0.4 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Alcombe Fish Bar0.6 km
- Flying Fox0.9 km
- Dana's Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Minehead Kebab Centre1.0 km
- Rominos Pizza Kebab0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Tesco Supermarket0.1 km
- Brewers Fayre0.2 km
- Brewers Fayre0.2 km
- Hospital0.3 km
- Brunel Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA245EB · Data under Open Government Licence