Main Road is in Carhampton, Minehead and in Somerset district. TA24 6NQ is located in the Dunster 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 Main Road, Carhampton, Minehead, TA24 6NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA24 6NG, TA24 6NE, TA24 6PB, TA24 6ND, TA24 6LX, TA24 6NJ, TA24 6LY, TA24 6NH, TA24 6LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA24 6NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.4% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.6% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 30.1% | 30.6% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 38.3% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 17.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 8.6% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 10.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 (70.9%) 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 | 36.2% | 40.5% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 30.4% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 24.3% | 19.7% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 6.9% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 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 | 37.8% | 25.6% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 12% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 15.6% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 23.6% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.9% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 97.1% | 96.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 96.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Road was 49.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.5% lower than the Dunster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Dunster and the 873rd lowest crime rate of 1,846 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan Main Road, Minehead, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2024-02-27 | £256,624 |
| The Nook Main Road, Minehead, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-09-02 | £261,041 |
| Gordon Cottage Main Road, Minehead, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-08-30 | £249,495 |
| Gordon Cottage Main Road, Minehead, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-06-04 | £271,196 |
| The White Cottage Main Road, Minehead, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-03-05 | £288,409 |
TA24 6NQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TA24 6NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 6NQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunster First School 13 St George's Street , Dunster TA24 6RX | 3out of 4 | 2,218 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Cleeve Church of England First School Huish Lane , TA23 0PB | 3out of 4 | 4,704 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford Washford , TA23 0PB | - not rated | 4,704 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Minehead First School Townsend Road , TA24 5RG | 3out of 4 | 5,410 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Minehead First School Townsend Road , TA24 5RG | - not rated | 5,410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The West Somerset Community College Bircham Road , Alcombe TA24 6AY | - not rated | 4,061 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Somerset College Bircham Road , Alcombe TA24 6AY | 2out of 4 | 4,061 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 | - not rated | 4,911 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Minehead Middle School Ponsford Road , TA24 5RH | - not rated | 4,911 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon Hall School Felons Oak , TA24 6QT | - not rated | 4,650 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butchers Arms | Main Road, Carhampton | 279 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carhampton Recreation Centre MAIN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 65 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% |
| Median download speed | 66 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.