Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BEECHING CLOSE, TA20 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECHING CLOSE, TA20 1BB.

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Population

389

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /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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Index Insight: TA20 1BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences93
Shoplifting33
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order19

school Local Schools

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Avishayes Community Primary School

Good244 pupils0.6 km
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The Redstart Primary School

Good461 pupils0.9 km
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Holyrood Academy

Outstanding1322 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • One Stop0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Home Farm B&B0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Saska's0.6 km
  • The Potting Shed and The Potting Shed Cafe0.9 km
fastfood

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