Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

RAVENSMEAD, TA20 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAVENSMEAD, TA20 1BL.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

TA20 1BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £249k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £249k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

TA20 1BL is a sought-after residential area on Ravensmead, 0.4km from Chard in Chard. Administratively it sits within Chard North ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For serious buyers, TA20 1BL is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k, up 0.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for TA20 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00148605 (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 1BL. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

9 sales · Mean £ 227,211

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

TA20 1BL has low crime rates — 21 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 offences44
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft9
Vehicle crime6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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The Redstart Primary School

Good461 pupils0.3 km
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Holyrood Academy

Outstanding1322 pupils0.4 km
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Avishayes Community Primary School

Good244 pupils1.0 km
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Manor Court Community Primary School

Good353 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Chard News0.7 km
  • Portuguese Delight0.9 km
  • The Village Bakery0.8 km
  • Country Butchers0.8 km
  • Emery Newsagents0.8 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ammonite Lodge Guest House0.9 km
  • Watermead Guest House0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Choughs0.9 km
  • Chard Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Chard Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Happy Return Inn0.6 km
  • The Cerdic0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Lusitana Ltd0.8 km
  • Vape and Sweet Ltd0.7 km
  • A Bite to Eat0.7 km
  • A Tasquinha Da Moria1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Poundstretcher0.7 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tasquinha's Grocery Store0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Axminster11.5 km
  • Crewkerne13.0 km
  • Honiton18.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Glynswood0.1 km
  • Elder Close0.1 km
  • Pine Avenue0.2 km
  • Pine Avenue0.2 km
  • John Gunn Close0.2 km