Postcode TA24 5EQ is located in an urban town, within the Minehead ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Minehead Outer & Porlock area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 187.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Minehead Outer & Porlock is £39,143 per year. The nearest station is Rhoose Cardiff International Airport, about 13.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alcombe Common.
Minehead Outer & Porlock has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,692 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Minehead Outer & Porlock has a very high crime rate, with approximately 187.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 85.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Minehead Outer & Porlock is £39,143 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA24 5EQ.
Minehead Outer & Porlock near TA24 5EQ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rhoose Cardiff International Airport located about 13.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Alcombe Common | Large | Walking directions to Alcombe Common |
| 0.4 mi | King George V Playing Field | Small | Walking directions to King George V Playing Field |
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £265 per square foot) in Minehead area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £785,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £380,000 | £354 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £322,500 | £285 |
| Terraced | 30 | £232,500 | £270 |
| Flats | 54 | £146,250 | £198 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £292,750 | £124,500 | £220,000 | £180,000 |
| 2017 | £285,000 | £120,000 | £236,500 | £172,000 |
| 2018 | £329,000 | £128,000 | £238,000 | £177,500 |
| 2019 | £320,000 | £126,500 | £275,000 | £185,000 |
| 2020 | £333,000 | £145,250 | £276,000 | £204,750 |
| 2021 | £380,000 | £155,500 | £275,500 | £236,000 |
| 2022 | £400,000 | £158,750 | £305,000 | £246,000 |
| 2023 | £437,500 | £141,750 | £315,000 | £220,000 |
| 2024 | £358,000 | £156,000 | £285,000 | £230,000 |
| 2025 | £375,000 | £146,500 | £330,000 | £250,000 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £120,000 | £335,000 | £223,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £271 | £180 | £196 | £190 |
| 2017 | £244 | £182 | £210 | £169 |
| 2018 | £266 | £190 | £235 | £196 |
| 2019 | £270 | £206 | £246 | £195 |
| 2020 | £300 | £203 | £237 | £209 |
| 2021 | £318 | £221 | £274 | £216 |
| 2022 | £368 | £224 | £305 | £257 |
| 2023 | £341 | £220 | £333 | £261 |
| 2024 | £337 | £223 | £307 | £243 |
| 2025 | £336 | £204 | £300 | £258 |
| 2026 | £361 | £187 | £279 | £267 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA24 5EQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 10, Little Plover Close, Minehead, TA24 6US | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 05 May 2026 | 42, College Close, Minehead, TA24 6SX | Detached | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 24, College Close, Minehead, TA24 6SX | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 33, College Close, Minehead, TA24 6SX | Detached | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 17, Teal Road, Minehead, TA24 6UR | Terraced | Freehold | £182,000 |
In the TA24 5EQ postcode area, located within Minehead Outer & Porlock, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA24 5EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Seaward Way, Minehead, TA24 5BY | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Seaward Way, Minehead, TA24 5BF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Supermarket Lakeside | Warren Road, Minehead, TA24 5SH | Walking directions to Supermarket Lakeside |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 57 Alcombe Road, Minehead, TA24 6BB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Vulcan Road, Minehead, TA24 6DG | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TA24 5EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rachel Gilmour
Tiverton and Minehead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA24 5EQ records about 188 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around TA24 5EQ in Minehead is £255,000 (about £265 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to TA24 5EQ, including West Somerset College (Requires improvement), Minehead Middle School (Serious Weaknesses) and Minehead First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TA24 5EQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,692 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Tiverton and Minehead covering TA24 5EQ is Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.