Overview for Conifer Close, MINEHEAD, TA24 7QJ

Introduction

Minehead is a coastal town and civil parish in Somerset, England. It lies on the south bank of the Bristol Channel, 21 miles (34 km) north-west of the county town of Taunton, 12 miles (19 km) from the boundary with the county of Devon and in proximity of the Exmoor National Park. The parish of Minehead has a population of approximately 11,981, making it the most populous town in the western part of the now-defunct Somerset West and Taunton local government district, which in turn, is the worst area in the country for social mobility. This figure includes Alcombe and Woodcombe, suburban villages which have been subsumed into Minehead.

There is evidence of human occupation in the area since the Bronze and Iron Ages. Before the Norman conquest, it was held by Ælfgar, Earl of Mercia and after it by William de Moyon and his descendants, who administered the area from Dunster Castle, which was later sold to Sir George Luttrell and his family. There was a small port at Minehead by 1380, which grew into a major trading centre during the medieval period. Most trade transferred to larger ports during the 20th century, but pleasure steamers did call at the port. Major rebuilding took place in the Lower or Middle town area following a fire in 1791 and the fortunes of the town revived with the growth in sea bathing, and by 1851 was becoming a retirement centre. There was a marked increase in building during the early years of the 20th century, which resulted in the wide main shopping avenue and adjacent roads with Edwardian-style architecture. The town's flood defences were improved after a storm in 1990 caused flooding.

Minehead is governed by a town council, which was created in 1983. In addition to the parish church of St. Michael on the Hill in Minehead, the separate parish church of St Michael the Archangel is situated in Church Street, Alcombe. Alcombe is also home to the Spiritualist Church in Grove Place. Since 1991, Minehead has been twinned with Saint-Berthevin, a small town close to the regional centre of Laval in the Mayenne département of France. Blenheim Gardens, which is Minehead's largest park, was opened in 1925. The town is also the home of a Butlins Holiday Park which increases Minehead's seasonal tourist population by several thousand.

There is a variety of schools and religious, cultural and sporting facilities including sailing and wind surfing and golf. One popular ancient local tradition involves the Hobby Horse which takes to the streets for four days on the eve of the first of May each year, with accompanying musicians and rival horses. The town is the starting point of the South West Coast Path National Trail, the nation's longest long-distance countryside walking trail. The Minehead Railway was opened in 1874 and closed in 1971 but has since been reopened as the West Somerset Railway.

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Summary for Conifer Close, MINEHEAD, TA24 7QJ

South West
This postcode is in the parish of
Exford
in
Dulverton & Exmoor
within
Somerset
Rural/Urban
Hamlet and isolated dwellings   ?

Roadworks near TA24 7QJ

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
0
In Progress
2
Completed
0
Cancelled
0

Road Safety near TA24 7QJ

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Conifer Close, TA24 7QJ that have been reported to Avon and Somerset Constabulary over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near TA24 7QJ

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Police

This area is policed by Avon and Somerset Constabulary.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary split their policing area into 123 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Exmoor neighbourhood.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Exmoor Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
12
Dec 2023
17
Burglary
Jan 2024
8
Dec 2023
4
Public Order
Jan 2024
8
Dec 2023
3

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Bridgwater and West Somerset parliamentary constituency.

Bridgwater and West Somerset is a constituency in the South West region of England. The seat has been held by Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger (Conservative) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for Conifer Close, TA24 7QJ

8 CONIFER CLOSE, TA24 7QJ
19 Nov 2021
£205,000
10 CONIFER CLOSE, TA24 7QJ
20 Jun 2003
£112,500
12 CONIFER CLOSE, TA24 7QJ
5 Apr 2001
£64,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Coordinates for TA24 7QJ

Latitude
51.1344
Longitude
-3.6384

Residents at TA24 7QJ

Households
15
Male
23
Female
17
People per Household
2.67

Sunrise and Sunset at TA24 7QJ

Sunrise
05:53
Sunset
18:44

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

TA24 7QJ is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear19.50%
Cloudy65.64%
Rain8.62%
Windy5.74%
Other0.50%

Deprivation Index

28.2 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at TA24 7QJ

Active
None

National Park for TA24 7QJ

This postcode is located within Exmoor National Park

Postcode Details for TA24 7QJ

Introduced
1 Jul 1983

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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