Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

ASH GROVE, TA20 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH GROVE, TA20 1BZ.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TA20 1BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA20 1BZ — age 52, 74% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £305k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

TA20 1BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ash Grove, 0.3km from Crimchard in Chard. Administratively it sits within Chard North ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For serious buyers, TA20 1BZ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA20 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00148600 (shared with 10 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 1BZ. 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

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 287,500

4 sales · Mean £ 287,250

Flat

£ 126,000

2 sales · Mean £ 126,000

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

TA20 1BZ has low crime rates — 23 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 order8
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft6
Other crime6

school Local Schools

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Holyrood Academy

Outstanding1322 pupils0.2 km
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The Redstart Primary School

Good461 pupils0.4 km
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Manor Court Community Primary School

Good353 pupils0.9 km
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Avishayes Community Primary School

Good244 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Chard News0.6 km
  • Portuguese Delight0.7 km
  • The Village Bakery0.7 km
  • Country Butchers0.7 km
  • Emery Newsagents0.7 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ammonite Lodge Guest House0.7 km
  • Watermead Guest House0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Kings Head1.0 km
  • The Choughs0.7 km
  • Chard Conservative Club0.6 km
  • Chard Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Happy Return Inn0.7 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

5 nearby
  • Poundstretcher0.6 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tasquinha's Grocery Store0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Boss Hogs0.9 km
  • Spice Villa0.6 km
  • Top Chef0.6 km
  • Whites Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Danny's Garden0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Axminster11.4 km
  • Crewkerne13.2 km
  • Honiton17.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Pine Avenue0.1 km
  • Pine Avenue0.1 km
  • Holyrood School0.3 km
  • Larch Avenue0.3 km
  • Glynswood0.3 km