Willowbank, Timberscombe, Minehead, TA24 7TW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA24 7TW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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	55.9%	52.3%	-3.6%	51.0%	1.3%
Male	44.1%	47.7%	3.6%	49.0%	-1.3%

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 7TW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% 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	22%	24.2%	2.2%	37.9%	-13.7%
Married: Opposite sex	60.4%	57.5%	-2.9%	44.2%	13.3%
Married: Same sex	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.6%	4.3%	2.7%	2.2%	2.1%
Divorced	3.8%	5.8%	2.0%	9.1%	-3.3%
Widowed	10.4%	8.2%	-2.2%	6.1%	2.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.6%	44.8%	-0.8%	48.4%	-3.6%
Good health	39.2%	36.4%	-2.8%	33.6%	2.8%
Fair health	12.3%	14.2%	1.9%	12.7%	1.5%
Bad health	2.5%	2.9%	0.4%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.5%	1.7%	1.2%	1.2%	0.5%

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	20.3%	20.8%	0.5%	18.2%	2.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	12.1%	-2.2%	9.6%	2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.4%	16.9%	-4.5%	13.4%	3.5%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	7.2%	3.4%	5.3%	1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.9%	15.5%	5.6%	16.9%	-1.4%
Degree or Similar	25.3%	27.5%	2.2%	33.8%	-6.3%
Other	4.9%	0%	-4.9%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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)
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	100%	99.6%	-0.4%	81.4%	18.2%

Country of Birth

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	99%	96.2%	-2.8%	83.2%	13.0%
European Union	0%	1.3%	1.3%	6.1%	-4.8%
Africa	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.3%
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	99%	96.2%	-2.8%	83.2%	13.0%
10+ Years	0%	3.8%	3.8%	9.8%	-6.0%
Less than 2 years	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77%	76.7%	0.3%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	22.6%	13.5%	9.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.7%	37.2%	-9.5%
Christian	67.2%	46.2%	21.0%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Willowbank Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willowbank was 92.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% higher than the Dulverton & Exmoor average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Willowbank has the 14th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Dulverton & Exmoor and the 480th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 246.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in TA24 7TW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very 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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 5/10 (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 Willowbank are based on 7 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 Willowbank, Timberscombe, Minehead, TA24 7TW

Estimated Average Property Prices for TA24 7TW

Average Price
£250,420

Semi-Detached
£249,748

Terraced
£258,253

Detached
£236,772

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Willowbank

Average Price
£260,805

Semi-Detached
£256,629

Terraced
£271,682

Detached
£240,702

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on WillowbankStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Willowbank, Minehead, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£277,500	2020-11-09	£330,341
9 Willowbank, Minehead, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£155,000	2018-08-23	£196,769
3 Willowbank, Minehead, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£178,450	2016-08-30	£253,454
7 Willowbank, Minehead, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2004-10-18	£240,702
8 Willowbank, Minehead, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2002-10-11	£287,935

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TA24 7TW

Employment

TA24 7TW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 7TW 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 7TW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	80
Full-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	36
Part-Time Employee	27
Other	9
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Construction	14
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Education	12
Human health and social work activities	10
Other	8
Manufacturing	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Transport and storage	2
Information and communication	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Timberscombe Church of England First School Timberscombe , TA24 7TY	3out of 4	241 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dunster First School 13 St George's Street , Dunster TA24 6RX	3out of 4	3,942 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Minehead First School Townsend Road , TA24 5RG	1out of 4	4,353 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England First School Watery Lane , TA24 5NY	3out of 4	4,817 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Cutcombe Church of England First School Wheddon Cross , TA24 7DZ	4out of 4	4,907 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	4,158 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	4,268 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	4,393 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Lion Inn	Church Street, Timberscombe		144 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near TA24 7TW postcode.

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	59.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	56.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	69.56 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	69.56 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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