TA20 1DG is a safe, established residential area on John Gunn Close, 0.5km from Furnham in Chard. Administratively it sits within Chard North ward and the Yeovil constituency.
For families considering a move, TA20 1DG represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, up 84.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA20 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00148607 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOHN GUNN CLOSE, TA20 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHN GUNN CLOSE, TA20 1DG.
304
47
£ 44,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA20 1DG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
TA20 1DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 84.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA20 1DG. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 207,500
12 sales · Mean £ 207,708
Terraced
£ 235,000
4 sales · Mean £ 221,250
Detached
£ 252,000
1 sales · Mean £ 252,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA20 1DG has low crime rates — 23 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.
school Local Schools
The Redstart Primary School
Holyrood Academy
Avishayes Community Primary School
Manor Court Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Chard News0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Mortimers Bakery Ltd0.9 km
- Normans Popular Fair0.9 km
- Active Learning & Skills - Community Interest Company0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Lusitana Ltd1.0 km
- Vape and Sweet Ltd0.9 km
- A Bite to Eat0.9 km
- Chan's Restaurant1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Poundstretcher0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Chard Conservative Club1.0 km
- Chard Cricket Club0.9 km
- Happy Return Inn0.8 km
- The Cerdic0.9 km
- The Dolphin Hotel0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Spice Villa1.0 km
- Top Chef0.9 km
- Danny's Garden0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Lucky Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Axminster11.7 km
- Crewkerne12.9 km
- Honiton18.4 km
Bus Stops
- John Gunn Close0.1 km
- Thorndun Park Drive0.1 km
- Glynswood0.3 km
- Elder Close0.3 km
- Pine Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TA201DG · Data under Open Government Licence