TA20 1BD 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.
Census 2021 statistics for TA20 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00148593 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FURNHAM ROAD, TA20 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FURNHAM ROAD, TA20 1BD.
389
47
£ 44,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA20 1BD 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 1BD — age 47, 77% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA20 1BD. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
3 sales · Mean £ 174,000
Terraced
£ 195,000
2 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA20 1BD is above average at 90 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.
school Local Schools
Avishayes Community Primary School
The Redstart Primary School
Holyrood Academy
Manor Court Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Happy Return Inn0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Nisa/Ascona Retail Ltd0.9 km
- One Stop0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Home Farm B&B0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Saska's0.6 km
- The Potting Shed and The Potting Shed Cafe0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Danny's Garden0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Axminster12.0 km
- Crewkerne12.4 km
- Taunton18.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ship Inn0.1 km
- Ship Inn0.1 km
- Oscar Meyer0.2 km
- Oscar Meyer0.2 km
- Englands Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TA201BD · Data under Open Government Licence