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TA24 6DX

Staunton Road

Dunster

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Overview

Postcode TA24 6DX is located in an urban town, within the Dunster ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Minehead Town area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Minehead Town is £40,941 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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
28.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Minehead Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,665 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Minehead Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 54 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.1%

Approximately 28.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Minehead Town is £40,941 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA24 6DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Minehead Town near TA24 6DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rhoose Cardiff International Airport located about 14.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TA24 6DX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKing George V Playing FieldSmallWalking directions to King George V Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
3,889.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.82(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.93(-20%)
Shoplifting
11.36(+72%)
Public order
7.39(+13%)
Other theft
5.68(+1%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
95.3%
Other White
11
3.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.01%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
22.59%
Level 3 (A level)
46
19.25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
19.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
16.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
15.06%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
36
28.12%
Owns outright
32
25%
Other social rented
31
24.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
16.41%
Social rents from council
5
3.91%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Dunster

Median price£317,500
Price per sq ft£308
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£257K – £418K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dunster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£415,000£331
Semi-Detached33£280,000£304
Terraced18£226,500£257
Flats1£115,000£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dunster

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunster.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunster.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunster.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunster.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA24 6DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA24 6DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Sept 202532, Staunton Road, Minehead, TA24 6DXSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000
27 Aug 202520, Staunton Road, Minehead, TA24 6DXSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
28 Mar 20255, Staunton Road, Minehead, TA24 6DXSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
12 Dec 202525, Harepark Terrace, Minehead, TA24 6DLTerracedFreehold£200,000
25 Nov 202517, Harepark Terrace, Minehead, TA24 6DLTerracedLeasehold£237,500

Schools

In the TA24 6DX postcode area, located within Minehead Town, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA24 6DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miMiddle deemed secondaryMinehead Middle SchoolAcademy converter

Serious Weaknesses

0.3 miSecondaryWest Somerset CollegeAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryMinehead First SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA24 6DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA24 6DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food57 Alcombe Road, Minehead, TA24 6BBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miTescoSeaward Way, Minehead, TA24 5BYWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miLidlSeaward Way, Minehead, TA24 5BFWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TA24 6DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cara Elizabeth Strom

Dunster - Elected 23 Oct 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Rachel Gilmour

Tiverton and Minehead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyTiverton and MineheadE14001548
WardDunsterE05014359
ParishMineheadE04008846
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Minehead TownE02006113
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Somerset West and Taunton 001AE01029324
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA24 6DX

Is TA24 6DX (Minehead Town) safe?

The area around TA24 6DX records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near TA24 6DX?

The median sale price around TA24 6DX in Minehead Town is £317,500 (about £308 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA24 6DX?

There are 5 schools close to TA24 6DX, including Minehead Middle School (Serious Weaknesses), West Somerset College (Requires improvement) and Minehead First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TA24 6DX?

TA24 6DX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,665 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA24 6DX (Minehead Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tiverton and Minehead covering TA24 6DX is Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Cara Elizabeth Strom (Liberal Democrats).