Lightermans Close, Minehead, TA24 6GB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA24 6GB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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	52.7%	54.7%	2.0%	51.0%	3.7%
Male	47.3%	45.3%	-2.0%	49.0%	-3.7%

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 vicinity of TA24 6GB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	30.4%	17.9%	-12.5%	37.9%	-20.0%
Married: Opposite sex	47%	53.2%	6.2%	44.2%	9.0%
Separated	2.8%	2.8%	0.0%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	10.7%	13.1%	2.4%	9.1%	4.0%
Widowed	9.1%	13.1%	4.0%	6.1%	7.0%

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 (69%) 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	36.7%	29.6%	-7.1%	48.4%	-18.8%
Good health	37.7%	39.4%	1.7%	33.6%	5.8%
Fair health	20.3%	22.7%	2.4%	12.7%	10.0%
Bad health	4.3%	5.4%	1.1%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	1.1%	2.9%	1.8%	1.2%	1.7%

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	22.1%	18.3%	-3.8%	18.2%	0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.4%	13.9%	-1.5%	9.6%	4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.8%	15.9%	0.1%	13.4%	2.5%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	5.6%	2.8%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	18.3%	6.4%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	23.7%	24.3%	0.6%	33.8%	-9.5%
Other	8.3%	3.6%	-4.7%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.1%	96.7%	0.6%	81.4%	15.3%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.9% 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	88.3%	90.9%	2.6%	83.2%	7.7%
European Union	7.8%	6.2%	-1.6%	6.1%	0.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	0.4%	-1.7%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.8%	0.7%	-1.1%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.5%	90.3%	2.8%	83.2%	7.1%
10+ Years	1.1%	4%	2.9%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	6%	4%	-2.0%	2.9%	1.1%
2-5 Years	3.6%	0.4%	-3.2%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	1.4%	-0.4%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.6%	76.7%	-0.1%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Poland	4.3%	1.3%	3.0%
Other EU countries	2.5%	1.5%	1.0%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	15.8%	13.5%	2.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.3%	37.2%	-9.9%
Christian	62.2%	46.2%	16.0%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is Lightermans Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lightermans Close was 434.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 427.8% higher than the Dunster average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Lightermans Close has the highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Dunster and the 48th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 127.0%.

🔎 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 6GB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 5/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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 Lightermans Close are based on 43 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 Lightermans Close, Minehead, TA24 6GB

Estimated Average Property Prices for TA24 6GB

Average Price
£274,602

Semi-Detached
£265,851

Terraced
£286,269

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lightermans Close

Average Price
£280,920

Semi-Detached
£278,915

Terraced
£285,073

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lightermans CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Lightermans Close, Minehead, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2023-05-31	£265,274
1 Lightermans Close, Minehead, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2023-02-13	£248,204
6 Lightermans Close, Minehead, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2022-10-25	£301,497
1 Lightermans Close, Minehead, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2022-04-14	£260,798
9 Lightermans Close, Minehead, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£245,000	2021-07-12	£281,863

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TA24 6GB

Employment

TA24 6GB 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TA24 6GB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 55% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	135
Full-Time Employee	55
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	13
Other	6
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	3
Student (economically inactive)	2

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	37
Human health and social work activities	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Construction	14
Education	13
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Manufacturing	2
Real estate activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	954 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England First School Watery Lane , TA24 5NY	3out of 4	1,094 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Dunster First School 13 St George's Street , Dunster TA24 6RX	3out of 4	3,145 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Timberscombe Church of England First School Timberscombe , TA24 7TY	3out of 4	5,139 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	1,249 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	812 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	1,020 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
McDonald's	Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Vulcan Road	208 yd
Strand Cafe	Warren Road, Minehead	239 yd
Costa Coffee	Butlins, Warren Road	283 yd
Guest Catering	Butlins Somerwest World, Warren Road	283 yd
The Diner	Butlins Somerwest World, Warren Road	283 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Studio 36	Butlins, Warren Road	283 yd
Inn on the Green	Butlins Somerwest World, Warren Road	283 yd
The Beachcomber Inn	Butlins Somerwest World, Warren Road	283 yd
Bar Rosso	Butlins Somerwest World, Warren Road	283 yd
The Highwayman	Butlins Somerwest World, Warren Road	283 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dana's Fish and Chips	Mcdanas, Warren Road	195 yd
Seaview Takeaway	Seaview Fish And Chips, Warren Road	239 yd
Flying Fox	Foxes Hotel And Academy, The Esplanade	505 yd
Minehead Kebab Centre	15A The Avenue, Minehead	670 yd
China Garden	45 Alcombe Road, Minehead	991 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc	Vulcan Road, Minehead	246 yd
Lidl	Former Aquasplash Site, Seaward Way	357 yd
Tesco Stores Ltd	Seaward Way, Minehead	377 yd
Co-Operative Group	Co Operative, 22 The Avenue	669 yd
Iceland Foods	8 The Avenue, Minehead	669 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Aquasplash (Minehead) (Closed) Seaward Way	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	370 yd
Minehead Bowling Club IRNHAM ROAD	indoor bowls	574 yd
King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE ROAD	grass pitches	622 yd
Irnham Road Recreation Ground Irnham Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	692 yd
Minehead Middle School PONSFORD ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	830 yd
Butlins Skyline	artificial grass pitch, swimming pool	835 yd
Northfield Hotel Leisure Club NORTHFIELD ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	855 yd
Minehead And West Somerset Golf Club Warren Road	golf	859 yd
The Lawns Community Hall THE COACH HOUSE THE COACH HOUSE TOWNSEND ROAD		904 yd
Minehead First School TOWNSEND ROAD	swimming pool	1,009 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	68.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	47 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	11.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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