Minehead vs St Athan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
St Athan is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 39% lower. St Athan has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Minehead
£342,075
St Athan
£245,325
Crime Rate
Minehead
83.0
St Athan
63.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Minehead
50.0%
St Athan
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Minehead
218.9
St Athan
467.1
EPC Rating
Minehead
68.4
St Athan
70.7
Median Income
Minehead
£28,807
St Athan
£32,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Minehead commands an average of £342,075, compared with £245,325 in St Athan – a difference of 39%. The most affordable entry point in Minehead is a flat at £145,964, while in St Athan it is a terraced at £160,726.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 59% pricier in Minehead (£255,486 vs £160,726).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Minehead prices grew faster — 49% vs -38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestSt Athan has a crime rate of 63.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 32% lower than Minehead at 83 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Minehead is violent-crime, while in St Athan 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 St Athan. Minehead has 4 schools and St Athan has 0 schools.
Minehead School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
St Athan School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Minehead | St Athan |
|---|---|---|
| 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 St Athan and 218.9 Mbps in Minehead. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79% of premises in Minehead and 96.9% in St Athan. Gigabit availability stands at 35.5% in Minehead and 92.4% in St Athan.
St Athan is the faster of the two by 113% on average download speed (467 vs 219 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
St Athan leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.7 (C), while Minehead averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Minehead and £1,270 in St Athan. 57.9% of homes in Minehead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in St Athan.
St Athan 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 St Athan and £28,807 in Minehead. The median age is 47.3 in Minehead and 45.1 in St Athan. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Minehead versus 71.9% in St Athan. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Minehead and 55.8% in St Athan.
| Indicator | Minehead | St Athan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,752 | 3,108 |
| 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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