TA20 1BP is a safe, established residential area on Gifford Close, 0.4km from Furnham in Chard. Administratively it sits within Chard North ward and the Yeovil constituency.
For families considering a move, TA20 1BP represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £203k, up 12.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA20 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00148607 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GIFFORD CLOSE, TA20 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIFFORD CLOSE, TA20 1BP.
304
47
£ 44,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA20 1BP 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 1BP — age 47, 73% ownership, 27% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 12.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA20 1BP. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 189,000
15 sales · Mean £ 195,596
Semi-Detached
£ 192,500
14 sales · Mean £ 197,960
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA20 1BP is moderate at 54 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
The Redstart Primary School
Holyrood Academy
Avishayes Community Primary School
Manor Court Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Chard News0.8 km
- The Village Bakery1.0 km
- Country Butchers1.0 km
- Emery Newsagents1.0 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Lusitana Ltd0.9 km
- Vape and Sweet Ltd0.9 km
- A Bite to Eat0.8 km
- Chan's Restaurant1.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Poundstretcher0.8 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Boss Hogs0.9 km
- Spice Villa1.0 km
- Top Chef0.9 km
- Whites Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Danny's Garden0.3 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Chard Conservative Club1.0 km
- Chard Cricket Club0.8 km
- Happy Return Inn0.7 km
- The Cerdic0.8 km
- The Dolphin Hotel0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Axminster11.7 km
- Crewkerne12.7 km
- Honiton18.4 km
Bus Stops
- Thorndun Park Drive0.1 km
- John Gunn Close0.1 km
- Glynswood0.2 km
- Elder Close0.2 km
- Oscar Meyer0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA201BP · Data under Open Government Licence