Town Pop. 11,669

Living in Minehead: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Minehead is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Minehead most outperforms the national norm: 56/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 35/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 7 places in the TA24 postcode district. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see TA24 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
35
125.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 614 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 225 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Shoplifting 174 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Public order 136 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Other theft 100 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
other 214 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 125 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 104 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 88 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 7.5 µg/m³
82
Green Space 32
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments Ample 5
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 13

Services

Schools
31
4 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Minehead First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Michael's Church of England First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • West Somerset CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Minehead Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
37
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital19.2 mi
Weston General Hospital22.1 mi
North Devon District Hospital24.9 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity21,081 patients per GP
3dentists4pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
40
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 372 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
40
Employment rate45.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired38.7%Student2.8%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.9%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary33.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.1%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.9%
Home ownership65.6%
Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,707
B £1,992
C £2,276
D £2,561
E £3,130
F £3,699
G £4,268
H £5,122
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport 13.8 mi
Llantwit Major 14.3 mi
Barry Island 15.7 mi
J26 M5 20 mi
J27 M5 20.2 mi
J26 M5 20.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars Ample 19
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 46
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 11
Retail Shopping Ample 143
Takeaways Ample 20
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £280,000 105
Detached £420,000 29
Semi-detached £306,250 27
Terraced £261,125 20
Flat / Maisonette £127,000 29
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£126k £256k £390k £520k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Dunster 32 1.8 mi away ⇄
Wootton Courtenay 31 2.5 mi away ⇄
Carhampton 31 3.1 mi away ⇄
Blue Anchor 30 3.6 mi away ⇄
Porlock 37 5.2 mi away ⇄
Washford 32 5.6 mi away ⇄
Watchet 30 6.5 mi away ⇄
Williton 33 7.4 mi away ⇄
Exford 35 8.6 mi away ⇄
West Quantoxhead 39 8.9 mi away ⇄
Bicknoller 47 9.6 mi away ⇄
Stogumber 42 9.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Minehead a nice place to live?

Minehead has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Minehead is 38/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Minehead?

Minehead has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 35/100. There were 1,463 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Minehead?

Among the top-rated schools in Minehead are Minehead First School and St Michael's Church of England First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Minehead in total.

What are house prices like in Minehead?

The current median house price in Minehead is £280,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £420,000, semi-detached £306,250, terraced £261,125, flat £127,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 105 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Minehead in context

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Postcode districts in Minehead

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