TA20 1AR is a mixed residential area on Furzehill, 0.3km from Furnham in Chard. Administratively it sits within Chard North ward and the Yeovil constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TA20 1AR is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £224k.
Census 2021 statistics for TA20 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00148604 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FURZEHILL, TA20 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FURZEHILL, TA20 1AR.
373
36
£ 39,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA20 1AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
TA20 1AR has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA20 1AR. The average age is 36.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 236,000
5 sales · Mean £ 212,200
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
1 sales · Mean £ 170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA20 1AR is moderate at 64 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
Avishayes Community Primary School
The Redstart Primary School
Holyrood Academy
Manor Court Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Chard News0.7 km
- Portuguese Delight0.9 km
- The Village Bakery0.9 km
- V H Graddon & Sons Vending Ltd0.9 km
- Country Butchers0.9 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Lusitana Ltd0.9 km
- Vape and Sweet Ltd0.8 km
- A Bite to Eat0.7 km
- A Tasquinha Da Moria1.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Poundstretcher0.7 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Tasquinha's Grocery Store0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Boss Hogs0.7 km
- Spice Villa0.9 km
- Top Chef0.8 km
- Whites Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Danny's Garden0.1 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Chard Conservative Club0.9 km
- Chard Cricket Club0.6 km
- Happy Return Inn0.4 km
- The Cerdic0.6 km
- The Dolphin Hotel0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Axminster11.5 km
- Crewkerne12.6 km
- Honiton18.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Old Station0.2 km
- The Old Station0.2 km
- Elder Close0.3 km
- Oscar Meyer0.3 km
- Glynswood0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA201AR · Data under Open Government Licence