Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

GLYNSWOOD, TA20 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLYNSWOOD, TA20 1BG.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA20 1BG spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 37.3% year-on-year.

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

TA20 1BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Glynswood, 0.4km from Chard in Chard. Administratively it sits within Chard North ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For families considering a move, TA20 1BG represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £196k, down 37.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA20 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00148600 (shared with 10 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 1BG. 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

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 105,000

3 sales · Mean £ 110,000

Semi-Detached

£ 237,500

7 sales · Mean £ 215,071

Detached

£ 237,000

4 sales · Mean £ 234,750

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

TA20 1BG has low crime rates — 30 incidents 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 offences53
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft10
Other crime7
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Holyrood Academy

Outstanding1322 pupils0.3 km
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The Redstart Primary School

Good461 pupils0.3 km
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Manor Court Community Primary School

Good353 pupils0.9 km
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Avishayes Community Primary School

Good244 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Chard News0.6 km
  • Portuguese Delight0.8 km
  • The Village Bakery0.7 km
  • Country Butchers0.7 km
  • Emery Newsagents0.7 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ammonite Lodge Guest House0.8 km
  • Watermead Guest House0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Choughs0.8 km
  • Chard Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Chard Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Happy Return Inn0.6 km
  • The Cerdic0.6 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 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
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Poundstretcher0.6 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tasquinha's Grocery Store0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Boss Hogs0.8 km
  • Spice Villa0.7 km
  • Top Chef0.6 km
  • Whites Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Danny's Garden0.5 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Axminster11.5 km
  • Crewkerne13.0 km
  • Honiton18.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Pine Avenue0.1 km
  • Pine Avenue0.1 km
  • Glynswood0.1 km
  • Elder Close0.2 km
  • Holyrood School0.3 km