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.
HILLVIEW ROAD, TA24 8EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLVIEW ROAD, TA24 8EG.
238
39
£ 39,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Michael's Church of England First School
Minehead First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Millbridge Church0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: TA248EG · Data under Open Government Licence