Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

THORNDUN PARK DRIVE, TA20 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNDUN PARK DRIVE, TA20 1BT.

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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 1BT 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

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.

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

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.

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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

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

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.

Violence and sexual offences88
Shoplifting33
Anti-social behaviour29
Public order17
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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The Redstart Primary School

Good461 pupils0.3 km
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Holyrood Academy

Outstanding1322 pupils0.6 km
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Avishayes Community Primary School

Good244 pupils0.9 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

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
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Supermarkets

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

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
local_bar

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