Irnham Road, Minehead, TA24 5DW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA24 5DW is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.1%	46.4%	-6.7%	51.0%	-4.6%
Male	46.9%	53.6%	6.7%	49.0%	4.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around TA24 5DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	47.8%	43.3%	-4.5%	37.9%	5.4%
Married: Opposite sex	27%	39.6%	12.6%	44.2%	-4.6%
Separated	5.2%	1.3%	-3.9%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	14.8%	9.2%	-5.6%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	5.2%	6.7%	1.5%	6.1%	0.6%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.3%	45.7%	3.4%	48.4%	-2.7%
Good health	37.8%	37.1%	-0.7%	33.6%	3.5%
Fair health	16.4%	12.9%	-3.5%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	3.1%	3.6%	0.5%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.1%	27.4%	-1.7%	18.2%	9.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.5%	8%	-5.5%	9.6%	-1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20%	15.6%	-4.4%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	5.5%	0.7%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	14.3%	3.0%	16.9%	-2.6%
Degree or Similar	12.2%	22.4%	10.2%	33.8%	-11.4%
Other	9.1%	6.8%	-2.3%	2.8%	4.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	2.1%	2.1%	1.1%	1.0%
Indian	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.5%	-1.1%
Mixed White and Asian	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.2%	93.6%	-2.6%	81.4%	12.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.7%	88.9%	-4.8%	83.2%	5.7%
European Union	2.1%	6.1%	4.0%	6.1%	0.0%
Africa	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	2.2%	0.8%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.1%	1.1%	-1.0%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.7%	88.6%	-5.1%	83.2%	5.4%
10+ Years	0.7%	7.1%	6.4%	9.8%	-2.7%
5-10 Years	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	1.8%	-1.3%	1.9%	-0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.9%	76.7%	1.2%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Poland	3.6%	1.3%	2.3%
Romania	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
No passport held	14.3%	13.5%	0.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.1%	37.2%	3.9%
Christian	43.9%	46.2%	-2.3%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	13.9%	6.0%	7.9%

Safety

Is Irnham Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Irnham Road was 375.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 356.3% higher than the Dunster average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Irnham Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Dunster and the 58th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,400

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in TA24 5DW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Irnham Road are based on 113 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Somerset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Irnham Road, Minehead, TA24 5DW

Estimated Average Property Prices for TA24 5DW

Average Price
£208,476

Semi-Detached
£250,224

Terraced
£213,260

Detached
£396,116

Flats/Maisonettes
£154,149

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Irnham Road

Average Price
£228,749

Semi-Detached
£284,972

Terraced
£256,406

Detached
£392,882

Flats/Maisonettes
£153,870

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Irnham Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
43A Irnham Road, Minehead, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£165,250	2024-03-27	£166,830
2 Clifton Villa Irnham Road, Minehead, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£138,500	2024-02-01	£139,380
51A Irnham Road, Minehead, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£125,000	2023-11-14	£123,441
Ground Floor Flat 39 Irnham Road, Minehead, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£160,000	2023-08-11	£157,187
47B Irnham Road, Minehead, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£162,500	2023-05-09	£160,306

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TA24 5DW

Employment

TA24 5DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of student residents living in TA24 5DW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	81
Retired	50
Part-Time Employee	35
Student (economically inactive)	31
Self-Employed	17
Looking after home or family	8
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Accommodation and food service activities	30
Human health and social work activities	22
Construction	12
Education	11
Administrative and support service activities	4
Manufacturing	4
Other	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Information and communication	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Minehead First School Townsend Road , TA24 5RG	1out of 4	453 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England First School Watery Lane , TA24 5NY	3out of 4	528 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Dunster First School 13 St George's Street , Dunster TA24 6RX	3out of 4	3,385 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Timberscombe Church of England First School Timberscombe , TA24 7TY	3out of 4	4,827 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Somerset College Bircham Road , Alcombe TA24 6AY	3out of 4	1,436 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Minehead Middle School Ponsford Road , TA24 5RH	3out of 4	659 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Foxes Academy Selbourne Place , TA24 5TY	- not rated	470 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Stones	48 The Avenue, Minehead	189 yd
G H Catering Limited	The Cod Shop, 35 The Avenue	206 yd
Cafe 21	Unit 1, 19-21 The Avenue	207 yd
Wheelhouse Snack Bar	41 The Avenue, Minehead	209 yd
The Wheelhouse Restaurant	27 The Avenue, Minehead	209 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bowling Club	Irnham Road, Minehead	23 yd
The Hairy Dog	32-34 The Avenue, Minehead	158 yd
Bar 21	21 The Avenue, Minehead	209 yd
Sugar Cafe Bar	11A The Avenue, Minehead	210 yd
Minehead And District Social Club	North Road, Minehead	334 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Minehead Kebab Centre	15A The Avenue, Minehead	210 yd
Flying Fox	Foxes Hotel And Academy, The Esplanade	315 yd
Seaview Takeaway	Seaview Fish And Chips, Warren Road	449 yd
Passioni Italiane	3A Holloway Street, Minehead	464 yd
French Tacos2 (fast food & take away	1 Holloway Street, Minehead	464 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-Operative Group	Co Operative, 22 The Avenue	158 yd
Iceland Foods	8 The Avenue, Minehead	158 yd
Lidl	Former Aquasplash Site, Seaward Way	614 yd
Tesco Stores Ltd	Seaward Way, Minehead	643 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc	Vulcan Road, Minehead	718 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Minehead Bowling Club IRNHAM ROAD	indoor bowls	41 yd
Irnham Road Recreation Ground Irnham Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	166 yd
The Lawns Community Hall THE COACH HOUSE THE COACH HOUSE TOWNSEND ROAD		426 yd
Minehead First School TOWNSEND ROAD	swimming pool	465 yd
Minehead Middle School PONSFORD ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	544 yd
Northfield Hotel Leisure Club NORTHFIELD ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	566 yd
Minehead Baptist Church MINEHEAD BAPTIST CHURCH MINEHEAD BAPTIST CHURCH THE PARKS		609 yd
King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE ROAD	grass pitches	645 yd
Aquasplash (Minehead) (Closed) Seaward Way	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	753 yd
Alcombe Village Hall ALCOMBE VILLAGE HALL ALCOMBE VILLAGE HALL MARSHFIELD ROAD		1,087 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	2.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	2.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	2.6%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79 Mbit/s
Average download speed	64.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of TA24 5DW