Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

PARKHOUSE ROAD, TA24 8AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKHOUSE ROAD, TA24 8AF.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA24 8AF 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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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

TA24 8AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £355k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

TA24 8AF is a safe, established residential area on Parkhouse Road, 0.1km from Periton in Minehead. Administratively it sits within Minehead ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

For serious buyers, TA24 8AF is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, up 0.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA24 8AF are sourced from Output Area E00149461 (shared with 8 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 8AF. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 355,000

5 sales · Mean £ 360,755

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

TA24 8AF has low crime rates — 13 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.

Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Church of England First School

Good149 pupils1.1 km
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Minehead First School

Requires Improvement314 pupils1.1 km
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Minehead Middle School

Good595 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Millbridge Church0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Corner House Stores0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Parks Guest House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Boyd House0.1 km
  • South Park0.3 km
  • Parkhouse Road0.3 km
  • Old Farm Road0.3 km
  • West Park0.4 km