Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

HELMSTEDT WAY, TA20 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELMSTEDT WAY, TA20 1DQ.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA20 1DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA20 1DQ — age 41, 73% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 27.4% year-on-year.

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

TA20 1DQ is a mixed residential area on Helmstedt Way, 0.3km from Furnham in Chard. Administratively it sits within Chard North ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For families considering a move, TA20 1DQ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, down 27.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA20 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00148609 (shared with 3 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 1DQ. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 167,750

16 sales · Mean £ 164,468

Detached

£ 275,000

8 sales · Mean £ 265,062

Semi-Detached

£ 180,000

9 sales · Mean £ 174,777

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around TA20 1DQ is moderate at 72 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 offences120
Anti-social behaviour35
Shoplifting33
Public order22
Criminal damage and arson18

school Local Schools

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The Redstart Primary School

Good461 pupils0.4 km
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Holyrood Academy

Outstanding1322 pupils0.8 km
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Avishayes Community Primary School

Good244 pupils0.8 km
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Manor Court Community Primary School

Good353 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Chard Cricket Club1.0 km
  • Happy Return Inn0.8 km
  • The Cerdic1.0 km
  • Chard Town Football Club Ltd0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Active Learning & Skills - Community Interest Company0.9 km
  • Nisa/Ascona Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Home Farm B&B1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Holyrood Academy0.8 km
  • Saska's0.8 km
  • The Potting Shed and The Potting Shed Cafe0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Danny's Garden0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Axminster11.9 km
  • Crewkerne12.7 km
  • Honiton18.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Thorndun Park Drive0.2 km
  • John Gunn Close0.2 km
  • Englands Way0.2 km
  • Englands Way0.2 km
  • Oscar Meyer0.2 km