Postcode TA24 6BL is located in an urban town, within the Dunster 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 14.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is King George V Playing Field.
Minehead Outer & Porlock has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,692 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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 33.3% 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 6BL.
Minehead Outer & Porlock near TA24 6BL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rhoose Cardiff International Airport located about 14.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | King George V Playing Field | Small | Walking directions to King George V Playing Field |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 (about £308 per square foot) in Dunster area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,100,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 55 | £415,000 | £331 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £280,000 | £304 |
| Terraced | 18 | £226,500 | £257 |
| Flats | 1 | £115,000 | £205 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £325,000 | £135,000 | £237,500 | £167,750 |
| 2017 | £315,000 | £120,000 | £237,840 | £177,000 |
| 2018 | £372,000 | £120,000 | £242,500 | £195,000 |
| 2019 | £360,000 | £137,500 | £247,500 | £182,500 |
| 2020 | £384,750 | £142,750 | £247,000 | £191,250 |
| 2021 | £415,000 | £165,000 | £265,000 | £247,000 |
| 2022 | £435,000 | £146,000 | £276,500 | £268,000 |
| 2023 | £475,000 | £186,000 | £300,000 | £225,000 |
| 2024 | £472,500 | £157,500 | £298,750 | £253,000 |
| 2025 | £412,500 | £136,975 | £295,000 | £237,500 |
| 2026 | £415,000 | — | £278,750 | £230,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £239 | £171 | £232 | £198 |
| 2017 | £268 | £192 | £219 | £213 |
| 2018 | £275 | £174 | £244 | £217 |
| 2019 | £279 | £180 | £240 | £258 |
| 2020 | £281 | £240 | £241 | £236 |
| 2021 | £328 | £196 | £260 | £244 |
| 2022 | £352 | £219 | £279 | £289 |
| 2023 | £353 | £254 | £287 | £319 |
| 2024 | £327 | £283 | £302 | £315 |
| 2025 | £339 | £213 | £305 | £265 |
| 2026 | £328 | — | £320 | £259 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA24 6BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 48, Quarry Close, Minehead, TA24 6EF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 13, Premier Court, Alcombe Road, Minehead, TA24 6AX | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 10 May 2025 | 21, Quarry Close, Minehead, TA24 6ED | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £243,500 | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Rosslea, Bircham Road, Minehead, TA24 6BQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £317,500 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 15, Spring Gardens, Minehead, TA24 6BH | Terraced | Freehold | £367,000 |
In the TA24 6BL postcode area, located within Minehead Outer & Porlock, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA24 6BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 57 Alcombe Road, Minehead, TA24 6BB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Seaward Way, Minehead, TA24 5BY | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Seaward Way, Minehead, TA24 5BF | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 6BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cara Elizabeth Strom
Dunster - Elected 23 Oct 2025
Rachel Gilmour
Tiverton and Minehead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA24 6BL 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 6BL in Minehead Outer & Porlock is £317,500 (about £308 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to TA24 6BL, including West Somerset College (Requires improvement), Minehead Middle School (Serious Weaknesses) and Minehead First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TA24 6BL 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 6BL is Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Cara Elizabeth Strom (Liberal Democrats).