Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

JOHN GUNN CLOSE, TA20 1DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHN GUNN CLOSE, TA20 1DG.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

TA20 1DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 84.1% year-on-year.

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

TA20 1DG is a safe, established residential area on John Gunn Close, 0.5km from Furnham in Chard. Administratively it sits within Chard North ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For families considering a move, TA20 1DG represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £225k, up 84.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TA20 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00148607 (shared with 4 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 1DG. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 207,500

12 sales · Mean £ 207,708

Terraced

£ 235,000

4 sales · Mean £ 221,250

Detached

£ 252,000

1 sales · Mean £ 252,000

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

TA20 1DG has low crime rates — 23 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.

Violence and sexual offences49
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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The Redstart Primary School

Good461 pupils0.2 km
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Holyrood Academy

Outstanding1322 pupils0.6 km
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Avishayes Community Primary School

Good244 pupils1.0 km
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Manor Court Community Primary School

Good353 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Chard News0.9 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Mortimers Bakery Ltd0.9 km
  • Normans Popular Fair0.9 km
  • Active Learning & Skills - Community Interest Company0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Lusitana Ltd1.0 km
  • Vape and Sweet Ltd0.9 km
  • A Bite to Eat0.9 km
  • Chan's Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Poundstretcher0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Chard Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Chard Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Happy Return Inn0.8 km
  • The Cerdic0.9 km
  • The Dolphin Hotel0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Spice Villa1.0 km
  • Top Chef0.9 km
  • Danny's Garden0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Lucky Fish Bar1.0 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Axminster11.7 km
  • Crewkerne12.9 km
  • Honiton18.4 km

Bus Stops

  • John Gunn Close0.1 km
  • Thorndun Park Drive0.1 km
  • Glynswood0.3 km
  • Elder Close0.3 km
  • Pine Avenue0.4 km