Meadow Hayes is in Porlock, Minehead and in Somerset district. TA24 8BG is located in the Dulverton & Exmoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgwater and West Somerset. This postcode has been in use since 2013-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadow Hayes, Porlock, Minehead, TA24 8BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA24 8QR, TA24 8NW, TA24 8NN, TA24 8QB, TA24 8NE, TA24 8NL, TA24 8ES, TA24 8QA, TA24 8PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA24 8BG has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57% of the population 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 | 56.8% | 57% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 6.0% |
| Male | 43.2% | 43% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -6.0% |
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 | 18.5% | 19.4% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 40% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 20% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 10.9% |
| Widowed | 16.9% | 17.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 11.1% |
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 (69.3%) 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 | 33.8% | 32.8% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -15.6% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 36.5% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 23.4% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 24.6% | 19.8% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 12.6% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 14.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.4% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 29.1% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 6.7% | 4.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| White | 100% | 98.4% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 96.2% | 97.9% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 97.9% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 29% | 13.5% | 15.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Hayes was 53.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.0% lower than the Dulverton & Exmoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadow Hayes has the 32nd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Dulverton & Exmoor and the 856th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.3%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Meadow Hayes, Minehead, Somerset Terraced, a newly built property | £225,000 | 2013-05-10 | £367,241 |
| 4 Meadow Hayes, Minehead, Somerset Terraced, a newly built property | £212,500 | 2013-04-17 | £347,410 |
| 5 Meadow Hayes, Minehead, Somerset Terraced, a newly built property | £215,000 | 2013-04-15 | £351,497 |
| 6 Meadow Hayes, Minehead, Somerset Detached, a newly built property | £340,000 | 2013-02-28 | £561,889 |
| 7 Meadow Hayes, Minehead, Somerset Detached, a newly built property | £335,000 | 2012-12-21 | £550,839 |
TA24 8BG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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 8BG 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 8BG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 54% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Full-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dubricius Church of England VA School Parsons Street , Porlock TA24 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giggling Bean Coffee Shop | High Street, Porlock | 167 yd | |
| Bramdowns | The Shop, Bramdown | 167 yd | |
| Piggy In The Middle | 2 High Street, Porlock | 168 yd | |
| Whortleberry Tearoom | High Street, Porlock | 170 yd | |
| Overstream Hotel | Parsons Street, Porlock | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | High Street, Porlock | 167 yd | |
| The Castle | High Street, Porlock | 312 yd | |
| Porlock Bowling Club | Parsons Street, Porlock | 718 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Porlock Recreation Ground PORLOCK RECREATION GROUND PORLOCK RECREATION GROUND PARSONS STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 418 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.18 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.