Minehead vs Rhoose
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Rhoose wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Rhoose has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Minehead
£342,075
Rhoose
£320,701
Crime Rate
Minehead
83.0
Rhoose
62.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Minehead
50.0%
Rhoose
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Minehead
218.9
Rhoose
467.1
EPC Rating
Minehead
68.4
Rhoose
70.7
Median Income
Minehead
£28,807
Rhoose
£32,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Minehead commands an average of £342,075, compared with £320,701 in Rhoose – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Minehead is a flat at £145,964, while in Rhoose it is a terraced at £222,556.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 16% pricier in Minehead (£315,454 vs £273,019).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Minehead prices grew faster — 49% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Rhoose experience less crime overall, with a rate of 62.7 per 1,000 versus 83 per 1,000 in Minehead. The most common crime category in Minehead is violent-crime, while in Rhoose it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Minehead and Rhoose. Minehead has 4 schools and Rhoose has 0 schools.
Minehead School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rhoose School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Minehead | Rhoose |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 0 |
| Primary | 2 | 0 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 467.1 Mbps in Rhoose and 218.9 Mbps in Minehead. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79% of premises in Minehead and 96.9% in Rhoose. Gigabit availability stands at 35.5% in Minehead and 92.4% in Rhoose.
Rhoose is the faster of the two by 113% on average download speed (467 vs 219 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Rhoose, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 68.4 (band C) in Minehead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Minehead and £1,270 in Rhoose. 57.9% of homes in Minehead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Rhoose.
Rhoose has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,675 in Rhoose and £28,807 in Minehead. The median age is 47.3 in Minehead and 45.1 in Rhoose. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Minehead and 55.8% in Rhoose. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Minehead versus 71.9% in Rhoose. Minehead has a population of 11,752 and Rhoose has 6,428.
| Indicator | Minehead | Rhoose |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,752 | 6,428 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £32,675 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 37.3% |
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