Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

FURNHAM ROAD, TA20 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FURNHAM ROAD, TA20 1AP.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

373

cake
Avg Age

36

payments
Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

work
Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: TA20 1AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

shieldSafety
3/10
family_restroomFamily
5/10
favoriteHealth
2/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
directions_transitTransit
5/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
psychology

Area Character

Social renting makes up 51% of tenure in TA20 1AP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 8.1% year-on-year.

home £170,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA20 1AP is a mixed residential area on Furnham Road, 0.2km from Furnham in Chard. Administratively it sits within Chard North ward and the Yeovil constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TA20 1AP is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA20 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00148604 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA20 1AP. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 177,500

4 sales · Mean £ 175,875

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around TA20 1AP is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences143
Anti-social behaviour37
Shoplifting36
Public order26
Criminal damage and arson24

school Local Schools

P

Avishayes Community Primary School

Good244 pupils0.5 km
P

The Redstart Primary School

Good461 pupils0.6 km
S

Holyrood Academy

Outstanding1322 pupils0.7 km
P

Manor Court Community Primary School

Good353 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Chard News0.8 km
  • Portuguese Delight1.0 km
  • The Village Bakery0.9 km
  • V H Graddon & Sons Vending Ltd0.9 km
  • Country Butchers0.9 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Lusitana Ltd0.9 km
  • Vape and Sweet Ltd0.9 km
  • A Bite to Eat0.8 km
  • Chan's Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 10 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Poundstretcher0.8 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tasquinha's Grocery Store1.0 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Boss Hogs0.7 km
  • Spice Villa1.0 km
  • Top Chef0.9 km
  • Whites Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Danny's Garden0.0 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Chard Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Chard Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Happy Return Inn0.5 km
  • The Cerdic0.7 km
  • The Dolphin Hotel0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Axminster11.6 km
  • Crewkerne12.5 km
  • Honiton18.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Old Station0.1 km
  • The Old Station0.1 km
  • Oscar Meyer0.2 km
  • Henson Park0.3 km
  • Oscar Meyer0.3 km