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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

TA245HW

Regents Way

TA248AZ

Exmoor Way

TA248SD

Higher Orchard

TA248BQ

The Parks

TA245RL

Warden Road

TA245HD

Paganel Close

TA245ET

Paganel Road

TA245NG

Park Street

TA245JL

Ballfield Road

TA245EW

Cher

TA245QW

North Road

TA248AW

West Park

TA245BB

The Avenue

TA248DY

Periton Lane

TA246DT

Marley Close

TA245NE

Park Terrace

TA245UB

Friday Street

TA245DX

Ponsford Road

TA248SQ

Bratton Lane

TA245UL

Quay Street

TA248SN

Periton Road

TA245EH

Dugdale Street

TA245JN

Martlet Road

TA245NW

Market House Lane

TA245AW

The Avenue

TA245TH

Friday Street

TA245SH

Seaward Way

TA245AY

The Avenue

TA245NN

The Avenue

TA246DS

Marley Close

TA245QU

Quay Lane

TA245SP

Whitegate Road

TA246DU

Hopcott Road

TA245HY

Stonewold Gardens

TA245QB

Blenheim Road

TA245JT

Vicarage Road

TA245PE

The Cedars

TA248AX

Lower Park

TA249DH

Post Office Lane

TA248DQ

Whitecross Lane

TA248SE

Woodcombe Cottages

TA245TT

Bampton Street

TA245BG

Warren Road

TA245LX

Irnham Mews

TA245AZ

The Avenue

TA245NT

Tythings Court

TA248BU

The Parks

TA245AP

The Avenue

TA245NH

Wellington Square

TA245PW

Clanville Grange

TA248RY

Porlock Road

TA248AE

Parkhouse Road

TA248SP

Periton Road

TA245JY

Orchard Road

TA245DA

Vennland Way

TA245QY

North Road

TA245PA

Hayman Road

TA245TY

Selbourne Place

TA245RG

Townsend Road

TA248DE

Whitecross Lane

TA245JH

Middle Street

TA248AN

West Park

TA245NS

Parkhouse Cottages

TA245SE

Beacon Road

TA245HX

Hyde Road

TA246GE

Trinity Way

TA245ES

Poundfield Road

TA245TD

Cherfield

TA245ST

Whitegate Close

TA245DQ

Ponsford Road

TA245HE

Luttrell Gardens

TA248SB

Higher Orchard

TA245PD

Clanville Road

TA248ER

Lime Close

TA245DU

Tregonwell Road

TA245DJ

Bancks Street

TA245SR

Whitegate Road

TA248ED

Whitworth Road

TA246GP

Trinity Way

TA248AD

Parkhouse Road

TA245BS

Summerland Road

TA245ED

Tindle Mews

TA248ZX

Post Office Lane

TA245HP

Bernard Crescent

TA248EQ

Hillview Close

TA245RJ

Townsend Road

TA245BD

Station Terrace

TA246DJ

Hopcott Road

TA248BA

Greenway

TA248AP

Higher Park

TA248DF

Whitecross Lane

TA248BY

Whitecross Way

TA245TA

Hopcott Road

TA245EJ

West Street

TA245BN

Summerland Avenue

TA245LU

The Parade

TA245UP

Culvercliffe Court

TA245JS

Church Steps

TA245JB

King Edward Road

TA246GF

Trinity Way

Data Sources

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