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About

Minehead covers a compact area along the Bristol Channel coastline. Its central feature is the extensive, gently sloping beach of sand and pebbles, backed by a traditional seafront promenade. The town's historic quay area, once a busy port, now serves as a marina and forms a distinct neighbourhood separated by a steep, wooded hill. The urban layout climbs from the shore into the surrounding slopes, with residential streets ascending towards the Exmoor National Park fringe.

The harbour's outer wall is one of the longest tidal breakwaters in the country, a substantial stone structure that defines the harbour's shape. Inland, the town centre is focused around a parish church and a high street with a mix of local businesses. The area includes the lower station for the historic cliff railway, which provides a direct link from the town up to the wooded hillside and open moorland above.

Area overview

On average Minehead has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Minehead is £40,475 per year. There are 4 schools in Minehead: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Minehead is home to around 8,642 people, with a population density of about 1,000.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Minehead Population
8,642
Population density
1,000.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.06(+89%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.37(+57%)
Shoplifting
19.56(+196%)
Public order
13.77(+111%)
Other theft
9.95(+77%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,970
92.27%
Other White
381
4.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
53
0.61%
Irish
51
0.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
37
0.43%
Total population: 8,638

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,008
26.39%
No qualifications
1,680
22.08%
Level 3 (A level)
1,186
15.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,102
14.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
831
10.92%
Total 16+ residents: 7,610

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,086
49.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
869
20.81%
Owns with a mortgage
705
16.89%
Other social rented
302
7.23%
Other forms of private rent
123
2.95%
Total households: 4,175

Property prices in Minehead

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Minehead area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £785,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Minehead in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Minehead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached38£382,500£3,741
Flats50£124,750£2,175
Semi-Detached33£335,000£3,089
Terraced20£236,250£2,890

10 years median price trend in Minehead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Minehead.

All postcodes in Minehead

TA245HS

Regents Way

TA246DL

Harepark Terrace

TA245JX

Church Street

TA248BB

West Park Close

TA245UW

Floyds Corner

TA245HJ

West Street

TA245AN

The Avenue

TA245UR

St Andrews Lane

TA245JE

King George Road

TA246FB

Luttrell Way

TA245RH

Ponsford Road

TA245NL

The Parade

TA248EL

Woodcombe Brake

TA245RR

Vicarage Road

TA245NU

Parks Lane

TA245HU

Kensington Grove

TA245BW

Summerland Avenue

TA245BH

Glenmore Road

TA245FB

Minehead

TA245HA

Paganel Way

TA245HN

Cowdray Close

TA245BF

Seaward Way

TA245JG

Hemp Gardens

TA245EL

Cher

TA245QN

The Mews

TA245EZ

The Dell

TA245NR

Holloway Street

TA245UQ

The Avenue

TA245RP

Vicarage Road

TA245SD

Beacon Road

TA245QE

Martlet Road

TA245PB

The Holloway

TA245JU

Church Street

TA245ER

Poundfield Road

TA246GW

Trinity Way

TA248AQ

Periton Lane

TA246DW

Hopcott Terrace

TA245RQ

Townsend Road

TA248SW

Periton Road

TA245SY

Church Road

TA245EP

Poundfield Road

TA248AL

South Park

TA248AJ

Periton Way

TA245PJ

Martlet Road

TA248DZ

Periton Lane

TA249DU

Minehead

TA245QS

Esplanade

TA245FA

Minehead

TA245BJ

Mart Road

TA248SA

Woodcombe Lane

TA245QT

Blenheim Mews

TA245RY

Hill Road

TA246GQ

Trinity Way

TA245XA

Millbridge Gardens

TA245UJ

Quay Street

TA248DA

Redgates Road

TA248AR

Higher Park

TA249DL

Post Office Lane

TA245JP

St Michaels Road

TA245TB

Whitegate Road

TA245EX

Paganel Road

TA248BS

The Parks

TA245AB

Post Office Lane

TA248AG

Millbridge Road

TA246GJ

Trinity Way

TA245FF

Minehead

TA248AB

Parkhouse Road

TA248UE

Home Meadow

TA245QX

Bosanquet

TA245BA

Walton Court

TA245UH

Coastguard Cottages

TA245DR

Alexandra Road

TA245AX

Holloway Street

TA246GR

Bowsprit Close

TA245NP

Holloway Street

TA245EY

Paganel Road

TA245PU

Northfield Road

TA245BY

Brunel Way

TA245HR

West Street

TA248EP

Hawthorn Road

TA245RT

Moor Road

TA245PH

Northfield Road

TA245PR

Martlet Road

TA248DH

Glebelands

TA245UA

Friday Street

TA245XB

Millstream Close

TA248EJ

Bratton Close

TA245TX

Bampton Street

TA245LB

Hill Road

TA248SG

Bratton Lane

TA248TY

Oak Close

TA245BE

Esplanade

TA248AF

Parkhouse Road

TA245EA

King Edward Road

TA245DP

Alexandra Road

TA245HG

Paganel Rise

TA245DS

Warden Road

TA245DY

Ponsford Road

TA245PX

The Parade

TA245NZ

Watery Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.