Area Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

TA20 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the TA20 postcode area.

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Population

21,717

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 39,660 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
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2/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 48, TA20 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £286k. Property prices are trending up 3.3% year-on-year.

home £286,704 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA20 is a postcode district in Somerset West and Taunton, South West, covering 831 active and 180 retired postcodes.

The largest share of TA20 (22%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (14%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes TA20 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in TA20 are around £286k, up 3.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across TA20 at 246 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full TA20 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2466
Anti-social behaviour631
Public order530
Shoplifting431
Criminal damage and arson408

school Local Schools

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Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School

Good104 pupils
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Holyrood Academy

Outstanding1322 pupils
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The Redstart Primary School

Good461 pupils
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Avishayes Community Primary School

Good244 pupils
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Tatworth Primary School

Good197 pupils
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Manor Court Community Primary School

Good353 pupils
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Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement75 pupils
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Winsham Primary School

Inadequate45 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Ammonite Lodge Guest House
  • Balcony Bar
  • Golden Fleece Hotel
  • Home Farm B&B
  • Hornsbury Mill
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • SQUIRREL INN
  • Chard Conservative Club
  • Chard Cricket Club
  • Chard Town Football Club Ltd
  • Combe St Nicholas Football Club
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Freedom Leisure
  • FORDE ABBEY
  • A Bite to Eat
  • A Tasquinha Da Moria
  • Art Gallery Cafe
  • + 23 more
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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett
  • Home Bargains
  • Hotel Gift Shop
  • Ilminster Caravan & Motorhome Club Site
  • JC Fishmongers/Peixaria
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl
  • Poundstretcher
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tasquinha's Grocery Store
  • Tesco
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Boss Hogs
  • Danny's Garden
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Lucky Fish Bar
  • Mayflower Chinese Takeaway
  • + 4 more