The Parks is in Minehead and in Somerset district. TA24 5NF is located in the Minehead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgwater and West Somerset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Parks, Minehead, TA24 5NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA24 5NE, TA24 5NU, TA24 5LR, TA24 5XA, TA24 5NQ, TA24 5AB, TA24 8AB, TA24 5TR, TA24 5TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA24 5NF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 59% | 55.1% | -3.9% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 41% | 44.9% | 3.9% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.9% | 36.4% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 27.2% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 6.8% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 14.8% | 6.3% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 23% | 14.8% | -8.2% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 22.4% | 34.8% | 12.4% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 35.8% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 28.4% | 23% | -5.4% | 12.7% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 6.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43% | 22.8% | -20.2% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 13% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 19.1% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 8% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 9.3% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 24.7% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.4% | 99.5% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
In this area, 91.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 91.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 8% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 91.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.5% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Parks was 14.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.9% lower than the Dunster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Parks has the 4th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Dunster and the 174th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3B The Parks, Minehead, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-04-17 | £340,347 |
| Ground Floor Shop, 1 The Parks, Minehead, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2022-11-29 | £49,235 |
| 7 The Parks, Minehead, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £81,999 | 2019-01-25 | £92,958 |
| 5A The Parks, Minehead, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2007-01-19 | £94,155 |
| Lynton House The Parks, Minehead, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2003-10-03 | £362,600 |
TA24 5NF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 retired residents living in TA24 5NF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England First School Watery Lane , TA24 5NY | 3out of 4 | 184 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minehead First School Townsend Road , TA24 5RG | 1out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunster First School 13 St George's Street , Dunster TA24 6RX | 3out of 4 | 3,769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Timberscombe Church of England First School Timberscombe , TA24 7TY | 3out of 4 | 4,652 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Somerset College Bircham Road , Alcombe TA24 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minehead Middle School Ponsford Road , TA24 5RH | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxes Academy Selbourne Place , TA24 5TY | - not rated | 392 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterflies | 8 Wellington Square, Minehead | 155 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | 2 Wellington Square, Minehead | 155 yd | |
| Millbridge Church | Millbridge Evangelical Church, 8 Parkhouse Road | 157 yd | |
| Golden House Restaurant | 6 Holloway Street, Minehead | 172 yd | |
| The Bistro | 4 Holloway Street, Minehead | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of Wellington | Wellington Square, Minehead | 130 yd | |
| The Queens Head Inn | Holloway Street, Minehead | 191 yd | |
| The Hairy Dog | 32-34 The Avenue, Minehead | 531 yd | |
| Bar 21 | 21 The Avenue, Minehead | 556 yd | |
| Sugar Cafe Bar | 11A The Avenue, Minehead | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passioni Italiane | 3A Holloway Street, Minehead | 172 yd | |
| French Tacos2 (fast food & take away | 1 Holloway Street, Minehead | 172 yd | |
| Minehead Kebab Centre | 15A The Avenue, Minehead | 557 yd | |
| Flying Fox | Foxes Hotel And Academy, The Esplanade | 775 yd | |
| Seaview Takeaway | Seaview Fish And Chips, Warren Road | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Group | Co Operative, 22 The Avenue | 531 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 8 The Avenue, Minehead | 531 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minehead Baptist Church MINEHEAD BAPTIST CHURCH MINEHEAD BAPTIST CHURCH THE PARKS | 71 yd | |
| Minehead First School TOWNSEND ROAD | swimming pool | 411 yd |
| Irnham Road Recreation Ground Irnham Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 552 yd |
| The Lawns Community Hall THE COACH HOUSE THE COACH HOUSE TOWNSEND ROAD | 558 yd | |
| Minehead Bowling Club IRNHAM ROAD | indoor bowls | 619 yd |
| Northfield Hotel Leisure Club NORTHFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 722 yd |
| Minehead Middle School PONSFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 835 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.