TA20 1BT is a safe, established residential area on Thorndun Park Drive, 0.5km from Furnham in Chard. Administratively it sits within Chard North ward and the Yeovil constituency.
For families considering a move, TA20 1BT represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 40.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA20 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00148607 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNDUN PARK DRIVE, TA20 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNDUN PARK DRIVE, TA20 1BT.
304
47
£ 44,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA20 1BT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA20 1BT spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 40.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA20 1BT. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
Terraced
£ 150,000
2 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA20 1BT is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
15 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Lusitana Ltd0.9 km
- Vape and Sweet Ltd0.9 km
- A Bite to Eat0.8 km
- Chan's Restaurant0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Poundstretcher0.8 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Boss Hogs0.9 km
- Spice Villa0.9 km
- Top Chef0.9 km
- Whites Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Danny's Garden0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Chard Conservative Club0.9 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
- Crewkerne12.8 km
- Honiton18.4 km
Bus Stops
- John Gunn Close0.1 km
- Thorndun Park Drive0.1 km
- Glynswood0.2 km
- Elder Close0.2 km
- Pine Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TA201BT · Data under Open Government Licence