The Avenue is in Minehead and in Somerset district. TA24 5UQ 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 Avenue, Minehead, TA24 5UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA24 5NN, TA24 5PX, TA24 5UG, TA24 5LU, TA24 5PY, TA24 5BP, TA24 5BL, TA24 5LY, TA24 5PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TA24 5UQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents 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% | 49% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 46.9% | 51% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 47.8% | 40.7% | -7.1% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 37.1% | 10.1% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 11.3% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 9.3% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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% | 46.5% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 34% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 15.6% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 19.9% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 12% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 19.5% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 19.1% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 19.9% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 9.1% | 4.8% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.2% | 97.2% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 89.9% 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% | 89.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 8.3% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 89.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Avenue was 79.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.0% lower than the Dunster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Avenue has the 21st highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Dunster and the 573rd highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 The Avenue, Minehead, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-11-20 | £371,886 |
| 2A The Avenue, Minehead, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2007-08-31 | £203,748 |
| Flat 2 The Old Priory The Avenue, Minehead, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2006-07-07 | £120,317 |
| Offside Flat The Old Priory The Avenue, Minehead, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £55,000 | 2005-10-13 | £72,169 |
| Flat 2 The Old Priory The Avenue, Minehead, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2005-10-13 | £100,380 |
TA24 5UQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 265 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minehead First School Townsend Road , TA24 5RG | 1out of 4 | 467 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunster First School 13 St George's Street , Dunster TA24 6RX | 3out of 4 | 3,607 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Somerset College Bircham Road , Alcombe TA24 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,664 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 | 843 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 | 410 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oggy Oggy Pasty Co | 2A The Avenue, Minehead | 3 yd | |
| Jenny's Cafe | 6 The Avenue, Minehead | 4 yd | |
| Rices | 1C The Avenue, Minehead | 43 yd | |
| Greggs | 18 The Parade, Minehead | 68 yd | |
| Blenheim Gardens Cafe | Blenheim Road, Minehead | 71 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hairy Dog | 32-34 The Avenue, Minehead | 178 yd | |
| Bar 21 | 21 The Avenue, Minehead | 209 yd | |
| Sugar Cafe Bar | 11A The Avenue, Minehead | 209 yd | |
| Duke Of Wellington | Wellington Square, Minehead | 229 yd | |
| The Queens Head Inn | Holloway Street, Minehead | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passioni Italiane | 3A Holloway Street, Minehead | 204 yd | |
| French Tacos2 (fast food & take away | 1 Holloway Street, Minehead | 204 yd | |
| Minehead Kebab Centre | 15A The Avenue, Minehead | 209 yd | |
| Flying Fox | Foxes Hotel And Academy, The Esplanade | 427 yd | |
| Seaview Takeaway | Seaview Fish And Chips, Warren Road | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Group | Co Operative, 22 The Avenue | 178 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 8 The Avenue, Minehead | 178 yd | |
| Lidl | Former Aquasplash Site, Seaward Way | 877 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Seaward Way, Minehead | 905 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc | Vulcan Road, Minehead | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minehead Bowling Club IRNHAM ROAD | indoor bowls | 299 yd |
| Irnham Road Recreation Ground Irnham Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 304 yd |
| Minehead Baptist Church MINEHEAD BAPTIST CHURCH MINEHEAD BAPTIST CHURCH THE PARKS | 356 yd | |
| Minehead First School TOWNSEND ROAD | swimming pool | 417 yd |
| The Lawns Community Hall THE COACH HOUSE THE COACH HOUSE TOWNSEND ROAD | 474 yd | |
| Northfield Hotel Leisure Club NORTHFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 481 yd |
| Minehead Middle School PONSFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 693 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE ROAD | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Aquasplash (Minehead) (Closed) Seaward Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,016 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 | 90.9% |
| 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.