Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

WEST PARK, TA24 8AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST PARK, TA24 8AW.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA24 8AW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 51, TA24 8AW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £405k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

TA24 8AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on West Park, 0.3km from Parks, The in Minehead. Administratively it sits within Minehead ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

For families considering a move, TA24 8AW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA24 8AW are sourced from Output Area E00149456 (shared with 11 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 8AW. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 372,500

8 sales · Mean £ 375,625

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

TA24 8AW has low crime rates — 22 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 offences38
Anti-social behaviour11
Burglary5
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Church of England First School

Good149 pupils0.6 km
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Minehead First School

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.8 km
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Minehead Middle School

Good595 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Corner House Stores0.7 km
  • Exmoor Food & Crafts0.9 km
  • Grape Tree0.8 km
  • The Icon Bakery0.9 km
  • The Kind Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Baytree Bed and Breakfast1.0 km
  • The Parks Guest House0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Blenheim Gardens Cafe0.8 km
  • Costa Ltd0.7 km
  • Cosy Bean Cafe0.7 km
  • Jenny's Cafe0.9 km
  • Owl's Roost0.8 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Bampton Street Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Passioni Italiane0.7 km
  • Toms Fish Bar0.8 km
  • French Tacos2 (fast food & take away0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Duke of Wellington0.7 km
  • The Queens Head Inn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • West Park0.1 km
  • West Park0.1 km
  • West Park0.2 km
  • Parkhouse Road0.2 km
  • Bratton Close0.2 km