Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

GIFFORD CLOSE, TA20 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIFFORD CLOSE, TA20 1BP.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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

home £203,875 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
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

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.

Violence and sexual offences108
Anti-social behaviour35
Shoplifting33
Public order22
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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The Redstart Primary School

Good461 pupils0.4 km
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Holyrood Academy

Outstanding1322 pupils0.6 km
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Avishayes Community Primary School

Good244 pupils0.8 km
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Manor Court Community Primary School

Good353 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Poundstretcher0.8 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

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
local_bar

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