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Minehead Town

England / South West / Somerset / Minehead Town

About

Minehead is a coastal town in Somerset, located on the eastern edge of Exmoor National Park. The town stretches along a sandy beach, with a historic harbour that was once a key trading port. The area includes a mix of residential streets, small businesses, and tourist-focused amenities, with a seafront promenade offering views across the Bristol Channel.

The town centre features a range of shops, cafes, and pubs, alongside traditional architecture, including the 15th-century St Michael’s Church. Nearby, the West Somerset Railway runs steam trains, connecting Minehead to other towns in the region. The surrounding landscape includes wooded hills and moorland, providing walking and outdoor activity opportunities.

Area overview

On average Minehead Town has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Minehead Town is £38,400 per year. There are 4 schools in Minehead Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Minehead Town Population
7,437
Population density
2,249.3 per km²

Demographics

British
6,835
91.91%
Other White
342
4.6%
Irish
40
0.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.48%
Indian
27
0.36%
Total population: 7,437

Housing

Owns outright
1,589
45.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
785
22.41%
Owns with a mortgage
669
19.1%
Other social rented
272
7.76%
Other forms of private rent
112
3.2%
Total households: 3,503

Property prices in Minehead Town

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Minehead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £735,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£435,000
Flats43£158,950
Semi-Detached25£310,000
Terraced27£230,000

10 years price trend in Minehead Town

All postcodes in Minehead Town

TA245TS

Minehead Town

TA246DE

Hayfield Close

TA248BU

The Parks

TA245RW

Minehead Town

TA245AG

Minehead Town

TA245EB

Stephenson Road

TA245EG

King Edward Road

TA245JP

St Michael's Road

TA245NF

Parkhouse Road

TA245NH

Friday Street

TA245RZ

Beacon Road

TA245SF

North Hill Road

TA246AL

Marshfield Road

TA246BB

Alcombe Road

TA246DG

Seaward Way

TA245AA

Post Office Lane

TA245EW

Cher

TA245QR

Esplanade

TA245SS

Cherfield

TA245TZ

Bampton Street

TA246EE

Quarry Close

TA248DQ

Whitecross Lane

TA249DW

Minehead Town

TA245AN

The Avenue

TA245DQ

Ponsford Road

TA245DU

Irnham Road

TA245NS

Tythings Court

TA249DA

Post Office Lane

TA245AU

Mart Road

TA245BA

The Avenue

TA245DE

Bancks Street

TA245JT

Vicarage Road

TA245EU

Paganel Road

TA245HY

Paganel Road

TA245QY

North Road

TA245RH

Ponsford Road

TA249DL

Post Office Lane

TA245TA

Hopcott Close

TA246GD

Mariners Close

TA245BH

Glenmore Road

TA245LX

Minehead Town

TA245TB

Whitegate Road

TA245UL

Burgundy Road

TA246GG

Trinity Way

TA245ER

Paganel Road

TA245NL

Market House Lane

TA245PD

Clanville

TA245PE

Hayman Road

TA245QX

Martlet Road

TA245RJ

Townsend Road

TA245RN

Kildare Gardens

TA245TY

Selbourne Place

TA246AX

Alcombe Road

TA246BA

Alcombe Road

TA246DR

Victoria Road

TA249AR

Post Office Lane

TA245JG

Hemp Garden

TA245LU

The Parade

TA245TD

Cherfield

TA245BD

The Avenue

TA245DZ

Glenmore Road

TA245EX

Paganel Close

TA245JY

Orchard Road

TA245XA

Millbridge Gardens

TA246DX

Hopcott Road

TA246GP

Trinity Way

TA248DF

Whitecross Lane

TA245BL

Summerland Avenue

TA245BQ

Glenmore Road

TA245HD

Paganel Close

TA245JA

King Edward Road

TA245LY

The Avenue

TA245PZ

Blenheim Mews

TA245RU

Moor Road

TA245TT

Bampton Street

TA245UB

Friday Street

TA246AF

Fownes Road

TA246AJ

Lower Marshfield Road

TA246AP

Alcombe Road

TA246BD

Alcombe Road

TA249DN

Post Office Lane

TA248AW

West Park

TA248DA

Redgates Road

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Data Sources

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