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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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Minehead Population

8,642

Population density

1,000.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,970

92.27%

Other White

381

4.41%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.61%

Irish

0.59%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.43%

Total population: 8,638

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	38	£382,500	£3,741	£285,000	£329,500	£543,750	£609,083
Flats	50	£124,750	£2,175	£74,175	£101,250	£197,500	£291,000
Semi-Detached	33	£335,000	£3,089	£205,500	£285,000	£400,000	£472,500
Terraced	20	£236,250	£2,890	£171,550	£201,875	£286,875	£410,750

10 years median price trend in Minehead

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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