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Minehead Outer & Porlock

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About

Minehead Outer & Porlock is a coastal area in Somerset, known for its mix of rugged landscapes and historic charm. The region includes parts of Exmoor National Park, with rolling hills, wooded valleys, and dramatic cliffs along the Bristol Channel. Porlock Weir, a small harbour village, offers a glimpse into traditional coastal life with its stone cottages and pebble beach.

The area is popular for outdoor activities, including walking the South West Coast Path or exploring the ancient oak forests of Horner Wood. Minehead, a nearby town, provides amenities and a sandy beach, while the surrounding countryside remains quiet and unspoiled. The blend of coastal and rural scenery makes this a distinctive part of Somerset.

Area overview

On average Minehead Outer & Porlock has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Minehead Outer & Porlock is £39,300 per year. There are 2 schools in Minehead Outer & Porlock: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Minehead Outer & Porlock Population
6,384
Population density
63.4 per km²

Demographics

British
6,014
94.22%
Other White
209
3.27%
Irish
39
0.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
0.39%
Total population: 6,383

Housing

Owns outright
1,519
50.36%
Other social rented
530
17.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
404
13.4%
Owns with a mortgage
398
13.2%
Other forms of private rent
83
2.75%
Total households: 3,016

Property prices in Minehead Outer & Porlock

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Minehead Outer & Porlock area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,000 up to £875,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£365,000
Flats5£165,000
Semi-Detached33£287,000
Terraced19£255,000

10 years price trend in Minehead Outer & Porlock

All postcodes in Minehead Outer & Porlock

TA248QN

Parson's Street

TA248TF

Chisland Drive

TA245HW

Cowdray Road

TA246EW

Manor Road

TA246LL

Heather Close

TA248AS

Old Farm Road

TA248AZ

Exmoor Way

TA248DT

Periton Road

TA248JH

New Road

TA248LZ

Crawter Drive

TA248NW

High Street

TA248QB

High Street

TA248RZ

Woodside Close

TA248UD

Hillview Road

TA245SL

Drift Road

TA246BT

Barton Road

TA248AR

Higher Park

TA248AT

Garden Way

TA248JT

Minehead Outer & Porlock

TA248PD

Minehead Outer & Porlock

TA248SN

Periton Road

TA248TG

Minehead Outer & Porlock

EX356NY

New Road

TA245EZ

The Dell

TA245HS

Regents Way

TA246UG

Mallard Road

TA248JA

Hacketty Way

TA248AF

Parkhouse Road

TA248AN

Garden Way

TA248HY

Minehead Outer & Porlock

TA248QF

Porlock Hill

TA248TJ

Minehead Outer & Porlock

TA248ER

Lime Close

TA248NZ

Minehead Outer & Porlock

TA248SU

Long Lane

TA245HT

Richmond Close

TA245SH

Seaward Way

TA246BG

Alcombe Road

TA248ET

Bossington Lane

TA248EY

Minehead Outer & Porlock

TA248JL

New Road

TA248PH

High Bank

TA248QJ

Parson's Street

TA248QW

Mill Lane

TA245FB

Minehead Outer & Porlock

TA246LW

Deer View

TA248AJ

Periton Way

TA248AL

Greenway

TA248DZ

Periton Lane

TA248EN

Sainsbury Close

TA248PX

High Bank

TA245HG

Paganel Rise

TA245SZ

Hopcott Road

TA246EN

Manor Road

TA246UL

Alcombe Road

TA248HU

Minehead Outer & Porlock

TA248AX

Lower Park

TA248BG

Meadowhayes

TA248DX

Periton Road

TA248LJ

Hawkcombe View

TA248HA

The Ridge

TA248QH

Porlock Hill

TA248QL

Parson's Street

TA248SP

Periton Road

TA248SQ

Bratton Lane

TA248TN

Minehead Outer & Porlock

TA245SJ

Warren Road

TA245XB

Millstream Close

TA246UH

Mallard Road

TA248AE

Parkhouse Road

TA248EA

Periton Lane

TA248EP

Hawthorn Road

TA248EZ

Old Lane

TA248HW

Minehead Outer & Porlock

TA248JJ

New Road

TA248NJ

Bay Road

TA248QR

Englands Road

TA248TR

Dean's Lane

EX356NX

Hookway Hill

TA245HR

Poundfield Road

TA246ES

Manor Road

TA246UX

Plover Close

TA248TQ

Minehead Outer & Porlock

TA248TY

Oak Close

TA245HA

Paganel Way

TA246BY

Dunster Close

TA246UU

Puffin Close

TA248AU

Old Farm Close

TA248BA

Greenway

TA248EW

Hawthorn Road

TA248LU

Minehead Outer & Porlock

TA246BP

Brook Street

TA248BB

West Park Close

TA248NX

Allerpark Lane

TA248SA

Bratton Mill Lane

TA248SR

Minehead Outer & Porlock

TA246BQ

Alcombe Road

TA246DF

Luttrell Way

TA246EU

Alcombe Road

TA246UE

Mallard Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.