Periton Road is in Minehead and in Somerset district. TA24 8DR 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 Periton Road, Minehead, TA24 8DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA24 8AL, TA24 8BA, TA24 5HG, TA24 8DT, TA24 5HQ, TA24 8AZ, TA24 8AU, TA24 8AS, TA24 5HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA24 8DR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 55.5% | 52.2% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 44.5% | 47.8% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 8DR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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 | 18.5% | 22.3% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 54.2% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 21.2% | 15.2% | -6.0% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
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 (64.6%) 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 | 29.9% | 27.7% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -20.7% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 36.9% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 27.3% | 7.6% | 12.7% | 14.6% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 5.2% | -5.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 33.2% | 22.1% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 7.6% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 11.4% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 11.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 27.8% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 8.1% | 9.5% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 6.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.6% | 100% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 95.3% | 94.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 94.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 33.7% | 13.5% | 20.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 21.6% | 6.0% | 15.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Periton Road was 13.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.2% lower than the Dulverton & Exmoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Periton Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Dulverton & Exmoor and the 149th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roose Cote Periton Road, Minehead, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £414,286 | 2022-02-11 | £437,500 |
| Gatesgarth Periton Road, Minehead, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2020-01-23 | £587,266 |
| Blue Cedars Periton Road, Minehead, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2017-07-28 | £439,491 |
| Colwyn Periton Road, Minehead, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2016-11-02 | £385,773 |
| Penny Hook Periton Road, Minehead, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2016-04-08 | £581,000 |
TA24 8DR 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 8DR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 59% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 156 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minehead First School Townsend Road , TA24 5RG | 1out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England First School Watery Lane , TA24 5NY | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunster First School 13 St George's Street , Dunster TA24 6RX | 3out of 4 | 3,844 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Timberscombe Church of England First School Timberscombe , TA24 7TY | 3out of 4 | 3,858 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 | 2,175 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 | 1,442 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 | 968 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millbridge Church | Millbridge Evangelical Church, 8 Parkhouse Road | 861 yd | |
| Cosy Bean Cafe | Moonlight Lighting, 5 Friday Street | 1,094 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of Wellington | Wellington Square, Minehead | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Periton (Closed) Periton Way | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Minehead First School TOWNSEND ROAD | swimming pool | 978 yd |
| Minehead Baptist Church MINEHEAD BAPTIST CHURCH MINEHEAD BAPTIST CHURCH THE PARKS | 990 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 | 43.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.