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TA24

MINEHEAD

Somerset, South West, England

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TA24 encompasses MINEHEAD and its surrounding areas in Somerset, South West.

Avg price £359,458
1yr change ▼ 6.1%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£359,458

▼ 6.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

25% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

170 Mbps

Property Prices in TA24

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TA24 is £359,458, broadly in line with the Somerset average of £373,759.

Properties in TA24 cost 25.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in TA24 have fallen 6.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £454,435 262
Semi-detached £314,004 217
Terraced £257,822 186
Flat £164,570 187
All types £359,458 923

5-Year Price History

£341K £349K £357K £365K £372K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in TA24

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TA24 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in TA24

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TA24 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Dunster First School Primary Not inspected mi
Exford Church of England First School Primary Not inspected mi
Cutcombe Church of England First School Primary Good mi
St Dubricius Church of England VA School Primary Not inspected mi
Timberscombe Church of England First School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

26,693

Population

67

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
64.0%
Private rent
23.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in TA24 are 170.0 Mbps, with 96% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 62% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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170.0 Mbps

Avg Download

31.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

79%

Superfast Coverage

36%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TA24 is collected by Taunton Council. The Band D rate is £1,640/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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TA24 — MINEHEAD

Area Summary

TA24 (MINEHEAD) offers above-average property prices (£359,458, 25% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (170 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about TA24 MINEHEAD

What is the average house price in TA24 MINEHEAD?
The average house price in TA24 (MINEHEAD) is £359,458, based on 923 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 25% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.1% over the past year.
Is TA24 MINEHEAD a safe area to live?
Crime in TA24 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of TA24 MINEHEAD?
The population of TA24 (MINEHEAD) is approximately 26,693 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 64% of homes are owner-occupied, 23% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in TA24?
The average broadband download speed in TA24 is 170 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 79% of premises, ultrafast to 36%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in TA24 MINEHEAD?
There are 10 schools in or near TA24. 30% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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