TA20 1BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Elder Close, 0.3km from Chard in Chard. Administratively it sits within Chard North ward and the Yeovil constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k, down 12.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA20 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00148600 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELDER CLOSE, TA20 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELDER CLOSE, TA20 1BQ.
267
52
£ 39,700 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA20 1BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TA20 1BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £251k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 12.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA20 1BQ. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 238,000
3 sales · Mean £ 226,000
Detached
£ 220,000
9 sales · Mean £ 229,216
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA20 1BQ has low crime rates — 25 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
Holyrood Academy
The Redstart Primary School
Avishayes Community Primary School
Manor Court Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Chard News0.6 km
- Portuguese Delight0.8 km
- The Village Bakery0.7 km
- V H Graddon & Sons Vending Ltd1.0 km
- Country Butchers0.7 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ammonite Lodge Guest House0.8 km
- Watermead Guest House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Kings Head1.0 km
- The Choughs0.9 km
- Chard Conservative Club0.7 km
- Chard Cricket Club0.6 km
- Happy Return Inn0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Lusitana Ltd0.7 km
- Vape and Sweet Ltd0.6 km
- A Bite to Eat0.6 km
- A Tasquinha Da Moria0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Poundstretcher0.6 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Tasquinha's Grocery Store0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Boss Hogs0.7 km
- Spice Villa0.7 km
- Top Chef0.6 km
- Whites Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Danny's Garden0.4 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Axminster11.5 km
- Crewkerne12.9 km
- Honiton18.2 km
Bus Stops
- Elder Close0.0 km
- Glynswood0.1 km
- Pine Avenue0.2 km
- Pine Avenue0.2 km
- Holyrood School0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: TA201BQ · Data under Open Government Licence