Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

GLYNSWOOD, TA20 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLYNSWOOD, TA20 1BX.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

TA20 1BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £293k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

TA20 1BX is a sought-after residential area on Glynswood, 0.2km from Crimchard in Chard. Administratively it sits within Chard North ward and the Yeovil constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA20, TA20 1BX offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £293k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for TA20 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00148612 (shared with 7 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 1BX. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 288,000

11 sales · Mean £ 270,636

Semi-Detached

£ 295,000

1 sales · Mean £ 295,000

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

TA20 1BX has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences49
Public order10
Other theft6
Other crime6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Holyrood Academy

Outstanding1322 pupils0.3 km
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The Redstart Primary School

Good461 pupils0.5 km
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Manor Court Community Primary School

Good353 pupils0.9 km
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Avishayes Community Primary School

Good244 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Chard News0.7 km
  • Portuguese Delight0.8 km
  • The Village Bakery0.7 km
  • Country Butchers0.7 km
  • Emery Newsagents0.7 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Ammonite Lodge Guest House0.7 km
  • Watermead Guest House0.7 km
  • Balcony Bar0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Choughs0.7 km
  • Chard Conservative Club0.6 km
  • Chard Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Happy Return Inn0.9 km
  • The Cerdic0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Lusitana Ltd0.6 km
  • Vape and Sweet Ltd0.6 km
  • A Bite to Eat0.7 km
  • A Tasquinha Da Moria0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Poundstretcher0.7 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Tasquinha's Grocery Store0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Boss Hogs1.0 km
  • Spice Villa0.6 km
  • Top Chef0.6 km
  • Whites Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Danny's Garden0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Axminster11.3 km
  • Crewkerne13.4 km
  • Honiton17.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Larch Avenue0.1 km
  • Larch Avenue0.2 km
  • Pine Avenue0.2 km
  • Pine Avenue0.2 km
  • Catchgate Lane0.3 km