TA20 1DQ is a mixed residential area on Helmstedt Way, 0.3km from Furnham in Chard. Administratively it sits within Chard North ward and the Yeovil constituency.
For families considering a move, TA20 1DQ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, down 27.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TA20 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00148609 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HELMSTEDT WAY, TA20 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELMSTEDT WAY, TA20 1DQ.
275
41
£ 44,000 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA20 1DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TA20 1DQ — age 41, 73% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 27.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA20 1DQ. The average age is 40.9. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 167,750
16 sales · Mean £ 164,468
Detached
£ 275,000
8 sales · Mean £ 265,062
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
9 sales · Mean £ 174,777
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TA20 1DQ is moderate at 72 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
The Redstart Primary School
Holyrood Academy
Avishayes Community Primary School
Manor Court Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Chard Cricket Club1.0 km
- Happy Return Inn0.8 km
- The Cerdic1.0 km
- Chard Town Football Club Ltd0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Active Learning & Skills - Community Interest Company0.9 km
- Nisa/Ascona Retail Ltd0.8 km
- One Stop0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Home Farm B&B1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Holyrood Academy0.8 km
- Saska's0.8 km
- The Potting Shed and The Potting Shed Cafe0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Danny's Garden0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Axminster11.9 km
- Crewkerne12.7 km
- Honiton18.6 km
Bus Stops
- Thorndun Park Drive0.2 km
- John Gunn Close0.2 km
- Englands Way0.2 km
- Englands Way0.2 km
- Oscar Meyer0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TA201DQ · Data under Open Government Licence