Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

HILLVIEW ROAD, TA24 8EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLVIEW ROAD, TA24 8EG.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA24 8EG 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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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, TA24 8EG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 3.6% year-on-year.

home £205,166 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA24 8EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hillview Road, 0.3km from Periton in Minehead. Administratively it sits within Minehead ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TA24 8EG 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. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, down 3.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA24 8EG are sourced from Output Area E00149455 (shared with 9 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 8EG. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 145,000

7 sales · Mean £ 144,714

Detached

£ 307,000

2 sales · Mean £ 307,000

Semi-Detached

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

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

TA24 8EG has low crime rates — 39 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 offences48
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Church of England First School

Good149 pupils1.0 km
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Minehead First School

Requires Improvement314 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Millbridge Church0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Parks Guest House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Lime Close0.1 km
  • Lime Close0.1 km
  • Sainsbury Road0.3 km
  • Bratton Close0.3 km
  • Woodside Close0.3 km