TA24 6TE is a safe, established residential area on Sandpiper Close, 0.7km from Ellicombe in Minehead. Administratively it sits within Dunster ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TA24 6TE is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for TA24 6TE are sourced from Output Area E00166047 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDPIPER CLOSE, TA24 6TE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDPIPER CLOSE, TA24 6TE.
445
34
£ 39,300 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA24 6TE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
TA24 6TE has a significant social housing presence — 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA24 6TE. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA24 6TE has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
West Somerset College
Minehead Middle School
Minehead First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Minehead CAMC Site0.9 km
- Reds1.0 km
- Reds Kiosk1.0 km
- The Seafront Kiosk1.0 km
- Alcombe Newsagent & Post Office0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Britannia Inn0.6 km
- Bar Rosso1.0 km
- Inn on the Green1.0 km
- Minehead Cricket Club0.3 km
- Minehead Rugby Club0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Ludo's1.0 km
- The Diner1.0 km
- The Fire House Grill1.0 km
- Alcombe Tandoori0.6 km
- McDonald's0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Co-Operative Group0.7 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Alcombe Fish Bar0.5 km
- Rominos Pizza Kebab0.7 km
- Seafare0.7 km
- China Garden0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Kingsway Guest House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Mallard Road0.1 km
- Mallard Road0.1 km
- Hospital0.3 km
- WSCC0.3 km
- Bircham Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA246TE · Data under Open Government Licence