TA20 1BB is a mixed residential area on Beeching Close, 0.3km from Furnham in Chard. Administratively it sits within Chard North ward and the Yeovil constituency.
For families considering a move, TA20 1BB represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for TA20 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00148593 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECHING CLOSE, TA20 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECHING CLOSE, TA20 1BB.
389
47
£ 44,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA20 1BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA20 1BB spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (47) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA20 1BB. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA20 1BB is above average at 104 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
Avishayes Community Primary School
The Redstart Primary School
Holyrood Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- One Stop0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Home Farm B&B0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Saska's0.6 km
- The Potting Shed and The Potting Shed Cafe0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Danny's Garden0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Axminster12.1 km
- Crewkerne12.2 km
- Taunton18.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ship Inn0.1 km
- Ship Inn0.1 km
- Thorndun Park Drive0.3 km
- Thorndun Park Drive0.3 km
- Oscar Meyer0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA201BB · Data under Open Government Licence