Stephenson Road Minehead, Somerset
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (TA24), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43702169.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Somerset costs £2,561 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 86% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rhoose Cardiff International Airport, about 22.1 km (14 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Minehead Medical Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 82 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2024 | SEAHORSE RESOURCE CENTRE TA24 5EB | Other | £400,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Somerset in 2026-27: Band D £2,561 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,707 | £1,992 | £2,276 | £2,561 | £3,130 | £3,699 | £4,268 | £5,121 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (26% of about 870 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Kingsway Hotel, Ponsford Road, Minehead, TA24 5DY (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Tikoh and Rosslea, Bircham Road, Minehead, TA24 6BQ, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Rear of 52 The Avenue, Minehead, TA24 5BB, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- 52 The Avenue, Minehead, TA24 5BB, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Staunton Quarry, Alcombe, Minehead TA24 6EE: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA24 5EB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TA24 5BZ | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 7 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA24 5BZ | 100% | 86% | 86% | 0% |
| TA24 5EB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Rhoose Cardiff International Airport 172,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 22.1 km (14 miles) |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Supermarket Minehead | 10 m |
| Ferry terminal | Minehead Harbour | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Warren Road Upper Car Park | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 280 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 23.3 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Minehead Medical Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ponsford 59 Dental Practice | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Minehead Comm Hospital | 150 m |
| Police station | Minehead Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 70 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,440 m² | 370 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.0 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,500 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,940 m² | 170 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Kildare Lodge Inn, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) west. 29 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Kildare Lodge Inn | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Wreck at Minehead, possibly the Bristol Packet | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Four medieval fish weirs 500m east of the Harbour | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| St Leonard's Well | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Strand | Wetland | 840 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Madbrain Sands | Beach | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Trimps Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Ellicombe Combe | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Staunton Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Toads Park Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 14 | 14 |
None of the street's 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Somerset: see them on the Somerset page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Somerset College | Secondary | 13–19 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Minehead Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Minehead First School | Primary | 2–9 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's Church of England First School | Primary | 5–9 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Lowen Butchers TA24 5BZ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Minehead Cricket Club TA24 6FB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc TA24 6DG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Alcombe Methodist Church TA24 6AN | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| West Somerset Community College TA24 6AY | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Minehead EYE TA24 5BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2023 |
| West Somerset Garden Centre TA24 5BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Sports Direct TA24 5BJ | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 24 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (50); On or near Hayfield Close (12); On or near Luttrell Way (10); On or near Lower Marshfield Road (5); On or near Park/Open Space (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 27% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 25% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Brereton Road · Hawksworth Road · Hayfield Close · Luttrell Way · Seaward Way · Hayfield Road · Brunel Way · Rainbow Way · Vulcan Road · Vulcan Road · Hayfield Road · Silvermead
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.