TA20 1AL is a mixed residential area on Glynswood, 0.3km from Chard in Chard. Administratively it sits within Chard North ward and the Yeovil constituency.
For families considering a move, TA20 1AL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, up 9.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA20 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00148600 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLYNSWOOD, TA20 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLYNSWOOD, TA20 1AL.
267
52
£ 39,700 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA20 1AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TA20 1AL — age 52, 74% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 9.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA20 1AL. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 189,950
9 sales · Mean £ 190,105
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA20 1AL is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holyrood Academy
The Redstart Primary School
Avishayes Community Primary School
Manor Court Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Chard News0.6 km
- Portuguese Delight0.8 km
- The Village Bakery0.7 km
- V H Graddon & Sons Vending Ltd0.9 km
- Country Butchers0.7 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ammonite Lodge Guest House0.8 km
- Watermead Guest House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Kings Head0.9 km
- The Choughs0.9 km
- Chard Conservative Club0.7 km
- Chard Cricket Club0.5 km
- Happy Return Inn0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Lusitana Ltd0.7 km
- Vape and Sweet Ltd0.6 km
- A Bite to Eat0.6 km
- A Tasquinha Da Moria0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Poundstretcher0.6 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Tasquinha's Grocery Store0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Boss Hogs0.6 km
- Spice Villa0.7 km
- Top Chef0.6 km
- Whites Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Danny's Garden0.3 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Axminster11.4 km
- Crewkerne12.8 km
- Honiton18.3 km
Bus Stops
- Elder Close0.1 km
- Glynswood0.1 km
- Holyrood School0.3 km
- John Gunn Close0.3 km
- Thorndun Park Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA201AL · Data under Open Government Licence