Blenheim Road, Minehead, TA24 5QA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA24 5QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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	56.3%	55%	-1.3%	51.0%	4.0%
Male	43.7%	45%	1.3%	49.0%	-4.0%

Partnership Status

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	28.2%	33.4%	5.2%	37.9%	-4.5%
Married: Opposite sex	32.9%	34.1%	1.2%	44.2%	-10.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Separated	2.5%	3.4%	0.9%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	9.3%	13.4%	4.1%	9.1%	4.3%
Widowed	27.1%	13.8%	-13.3%	6.1%	7.7%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.9%) 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	32.7%	31.8%	-0.9%	48.4%	-16.6%
Good health	26.7%	33.1%	6.4%	33.6%	-0.5%
Fair health	30%	26.4%	-3.6%	12.7%	13.7%
Bad health	9%	7.6%	-1.4%	4.0%	3.6%
Very bad health	1.7%	1%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.3%	22.1%	-17.2%	18.2%	3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.3%	11%	1.7%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	14.1%	-0.9%	13.4%	0.7%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	6.2%	3.0%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.8%	13.8%	7.0%	16.9%	-3.1%
Degree or Similar	18.2%	27.6%	9.4%	33.8%	-6.2%
Other	8.2%	5.2%	-3.0%	2.8%	2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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)
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	1.6%	1.6%	3.1%	-1.5%
Other Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	97.3%	96.2%	-1.1%	81.4%	14.8%
Arab	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.9% 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	94%	85.9%	-8.1%	83.2%	2.7%
European Union	4.3%	9.4%	5.1%	6.1%	3.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	1%	2.5%	1.5%	5.6%	-3.1%
Oceania	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94%	87.8%	-6.2%	83.2%	4.6%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.5%	3.2%	9.8%	-6.3%
5-10 Years	2.3%	2.9%	0.6%	2.9%	0.0%
2-5 Years	2%	2.6%	0.6%	2.2%	0.4%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	3.2%	1.9%	1.9%	1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	64.3%	76.7%	-12.4%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Poland	4.1%	1.3%	2.8%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	1.3%	1.2%	0.1%
No passport held	26.8%	13.5%	13.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.2%	37.2%	1.0%
Christian	44.3%	46.2%	-1.9%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Not answered	16.2%	6.0%	10.2%

Safety

Is Blenheim Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blenheim Road was 142.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.4% higher than the Dunster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Blenheim Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Dunster and the 289th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.2%.

🔎 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 5QA, 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 Blenheim Road are based on 234 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 Blenheim Road, Minehead, TA24 5QA

Estimated Average Property Prices for TA24 5QA

Average Price
£240,010

Semi-Detached
£506,038

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£195,672

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blenheim Road

Average Price
£200,683

Semi-Detached
£408,679

Terraced
£470,559

Detached
£547,130

Flats/Maisonettes
£170,002

Other
£669,363

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blenheim Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 4 Blenheim Park, 41 Blenheim Road, Minehead, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£147,500	2025-09-26	£147,500
Flat 1 Hatherleigh House, 39 Blenheim Road, Minehead, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£215,000	2023-08-21	£211,220
Blenheim Park House Blenheim Road, Minehead, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2022-08-22	£391,216
Flat 5 Blenheim Park, 41 Blenheim Road, Minehead, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£175,000	2021-09-29	£181,694
Flat 6 Blenheim Park, 41 Blenheim Road, Minehead, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£171,000	2021-07-13	£180,100

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TA24 5QA

Employment

TA24 5QA 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 retired residents living in TA24 5QA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	137
Full-Time Employee	73
Part-Time Employee	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Self-Employed	17
Other	9
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Student (economically inactive)	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Human health and social work activities	13
Construction	10
Manufacturing	9
Education	8
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Real estate activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Transport and storage	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	428 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Minehead First School Townsend Road , TA24 5RG	1out of 4	793 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dunster First School 13 St George's Street , Dunster TA24 6RX	3out of 4	3,805 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Timberscombe Church of England First School Timberscombe , TA24 7TY	3out of 4	5,162 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	1,855 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	1,093 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	744 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
The Northfield Hotel	Northfield Road, Minehead	148 yd
Coaster Coffee	15C The Avenue, Minehead	225 yd
Wheelhouse Snack Bar	41 The Avenue, Minehead	225 yd
The Wheelhouse Restaurant	27 The Avenue, Minehead	225 yd
Apple Tree Tea Rooms	29 The Avenue, Minehead	225 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Minehead And District Social Club	North Road, Minehead	195 yd
Sugar Cafe Bar	11A The Avenue, Minehead	225 yd
Bar 21	21 The Avenue, Minehead	225 yd
The Quay Inn	Quay Street, Minehead	274 yd
The Hairy Dog	32-34 The Avenue, Minehead	280 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Minehead Kebab Centre	15A The Avenue, Minehead	225 yd
Flying Fox	Foxes Hotel And Academy, The Esplanade	304 yd
French Tacos2 (fast food & take away	1 Holloway Street, Minehead	428 yd
Passioni Italiane	3A Holloway Street, Minehead	428 yd
Seaview Takeaway	Seaview Fish And Chips, Warren Road	576 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-Operative Group	Co Operative, 22 The Avenue	280 yd
Iceland Foods	8 The Avenue, Minehead	280 yd
Lidl	Former Aquasplash Site, Seaward Way	978 yd
Tesco Stores Ltd	Seaward Way, Minehead	1,008 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc	Vulcan Road, Minehead	1,014 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Northfield Hotel Leisure Club NORTHFIELD ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	147 yd
Minehead Bowling Club IRNHAM ROAD	indoor bowls	474 yd
Minehead Baptist Church MINEHEAD BAPTIST CHURCH MINEHEAD BAPTIST CHURCH THE PARKS		564 yd
Irnham Road Recreation Ground Irnham Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	567 yd
Minehead First School TOWNSEND ROAD	swimming pool	751 yd
The Lawns Community Hall THE COACH HOUSE THE COACH HOUSE TOWNSEND ROAD		790 yd
Minehead Middle School PONSFORD ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	969 yd
King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE ROAD	grass pitches	1,068 yd
Aquasplash (Minehead) (Closed) Seaward Way	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,090 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	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%

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	52.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	50.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	76.33 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	76.33 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TA24 5QA