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Minehead, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Minehead is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 11,981. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
11,981 Population 8/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$46,074 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,074 median income, 3.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$354,599 home value, $1,152/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population11,981
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,074
Per Capita$46,074
Unemployment3.9%

Housing

C
Home Value$354,599
Rent$1,152
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units4,792

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population11,981
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates51.2045°, -3.4828°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,016 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$46,074
Median Age47.0 years

About Minehead

Minehead is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 11,981. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Minehead has a population of 11,981 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,596.6 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.4% of residents.

Population

11,981
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above United Kingdom avg
1,596.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.4%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 4.6%

Social Characteristics

Minehead vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Minehead is $46,074, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,074 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $886, 38% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,090 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Minehead vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$46,074
39% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$46,074
Avg Weekly Wage$886

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,090

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Minehead is $354,599, 26% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,152 (1% below the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,792 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$354,599
26% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,152
1% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units4,792

Property Tax

Climate in Minehead

Minehead has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 989 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 99.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 57.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 83.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 59.8
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 57.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 66.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 69.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 76.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 96.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 114.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 102.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 104.9
Minehead experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area1,596.6 sq mi (4,135.2 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates51.2045°N, 3.4828°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.61"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 128 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 70 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 63 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 51 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 87 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 37 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 138 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 11 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 37 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 148 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 57 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 43 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 49 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 71 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 37 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 32 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 124 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 57 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 80 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 4.2 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in

Minehead has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (2.3").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density8/sq mi
Total Area1,596.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Minehead

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
West Somerset College
Cutcombe Church of England First School
Minehead First School
Minehead Middle School
St Michael's Church of England First School
Timberscombe Church of England First School
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Radio Stations near Minehead

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Celtica Radio MP3 128 kbps
XL:UK Radio afrobeat, asian urban hits MP3 192 kbps
Easy 50s MP3
Dance Classics UK 90s, dance AAC 192 kbps
Rage FM drum and bass, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Nation 60s MP3 128 kbps
Phonic FM alternative, community MP3 160 kbps
Nation Love AAC+ 47 kbps
Radio Wigwam indie rock MP3

Museums in Minehead

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dovery Manor Museum
Dulverton Heritage Centre
Gauge Museum Blue Anchor
Minehead Museum
Nash Point Fog Horn
South Wales Aviation Musuem
The Bus Depot Barry
The Oily
The Radio Museum
Watchet Boat Museum
Watchet Museum

Libraries in Minehead

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
County Library Barry0.0
Dulverton Library0.0
Llantwit Major Heath Centre0.0
Llantwit Major Library0.0
Minehead Library0.0
Minehead Library0.0
Porlock Community Library0.0
Rhoose Library0.0
St Athan Library0.0
Watchet Town Library0.0
Williton Library0.0
Wiveliscombe Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Minehead

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmers Market
Market House

Hotels in Minehead

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alcombe House Hotel
Beach Hotel
Bethany Guest House
Bluesky by Butlins
Channel House
Dunkery Beacon Country House
Exmoor House
Foxes Hotel and Academy
Kildare Lodge
Marston Lodge
Premier Inn
The Northfield Hotel

Restaurants in Minehead

19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

alcombe tandoori
Apple Tree Tea Room
Coast
Faustos
Firehouse Grill
Golden House Restaurant
Mr Micawbers Restaurant
Ocean Drive
Owl's Roost
Quayside
Taj Mahal Restaurant
The Bistro
The Deck
The Diner
The Wheelhouse Restaurant
The Yacht Club
Toms Fish Bar
Vladi's Pizza and Pasta
Ziangs 35A

Cafes in Minehead

27 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bailey Mac
Billie Mae’s
Blenheim Gardens Cafe
Brambles Coffee Shop
Cafe 21
Costa
Cream
Eazy Health Bar
Echo Beach Cafe
Fairground Foodstand
Flapjackery
Jubilee Cafe
Little Stars Cafe
Morrisons Cafe
Nice Ices
Nice Ices
Oggy Oggy Pasty Company
Rusty's
Soho Coffee Co.
Strand Cafe
Sugar Cafe Bar
The Bakehouse
Toddy's
Turntable Cafe
Under The Rainbow
West Somerset Garden Centre
Wheelhouse Snack Bar

Theatres in Minehead

6 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Stage
Reds
Skyline Stage
Studio 36
The Puppet Castle
The Regal Theatre, Minehead

Clinics in Minehead

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Minehead Chiropractic

Dentists in Minehead

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Exmoor Dental Centre

Veterinaries in Minehead

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

White Lodge Equine & Farm Clinic
White Lodge Veterinary Centre

Train Stations in Minehead

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Minehead

Gas Stations in Minehead

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Minehead Service Station
Morrisons Petrol Station
Tesco
Wheddon Cross Garage

Banks in Minehead

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NatWest
Santander
TSB
Yorkshire Building Society

Gyms in Minehead

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fitness Station

Golf Courses in Minehead

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Minehead & West Somerset Golf Club

Breweries in Minehead

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cotleigh Brewery
Cottage Beer Project
Exmoor Ales
The Bear Inn

Stadiums & Teams in Minehead

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Airports Near Minehead

44 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
MOD St AthanMedium Airport
Royal Marines Base ChivenorMedium Airport
Swansea AirportSWSMedium Airport
Abergavenny AirstripSmall Airport
Batch End Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Belle Vue AirfieldSmall Airport
Branscombe AirfieldSmall Airport
Brent Tor Glider FieldSmall Airport
Brookside Farm Private AirstripSmall Airport
Coetir Bach Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Croes Carn Einion Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Curry Rivel AirstripSmall Airport
Dunkeswell AirfieldSmall Airport
Eaglescott AirfieldSmall Airport
Eggesford AirfieldSmall Airport
Farway Common AirfieldSmall Airport
Glebe Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Godney AirstripSmall Airport
Heywood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Kemeys Commander AirstripSmall Airport
Langport AirstripSmall Airport
Lower-Durston AirstripSmall Airport
Marldon AirstripSmall Airport
Middle Chinnock AirstripSmall Airport
Middle Pymore Farm Airstrip (Private)Small Airport
Middlegate Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Middlezoy AerodromeSmall Airport
North Hill Glider FieldSmall Airport
Old Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Rhigos AirstripSmall Airport
RNAS MerryfieldSmall Airport
South Wales Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Tinnel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Tracy Island AirstripSmall Airport
Upfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Watchford Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Well Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Westacott Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Westonzoyland AirfieldSmall Airport
Westover Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Minehead

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Avenue Post Office
Timberscombe Post Office
Wheddon Cross Post Office
Wootton Courtenay Post Office

Treatment Centers in Minehead

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Foxes Roost
Recovery Cymru

Churches & Religious Organizations in Minehead

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alcombe Methodist Church
All Saints
Church Of The Ascension (Camp Chapel)
Minehead Baptist Church
Minehead Methodist Church
Minehead United Reformed Church
Quaker Meeting House
Sacred Heart Catholic church
St Andrew
St John the Evangelist
St Leonard
St Michael the Archangel
St Michael's Church
St Peter On The Quay
St Petrock's Church
Timberscombe Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Minehead

What is the population of Minehead?

Minehead has a population of 11,981 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,596.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Minehead expensive to live in?

The median household income is $46,074, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $354,599 (26% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,152 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Minehead?

Minehead has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches.

How is the job market in Minehead?

Minehead has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $886. There are 1,090 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Minehead?

The median home value in Minehead is $354,599. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,152. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Minehead?

50.0% of adults in Minehead hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Minehead?

95.4% of residents speak only English at home.

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