TA20 2HH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vicarage Close, 0.1km from Jocelyn Park in Chard. Administratively it sits within Chard South ward and the Yeovil constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TA20 2HH is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, down 5.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for TA20 2HH are sourced from Output Area E00148625 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICARAGE CLOSE, TA20 2HH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE CLOSE, TA20 2HH.
367
51
£ 44,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TA20 2HH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
TA20 2HH has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 5.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA20 2HH. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 259,000
2 sales · Mean £ 259,000
Detached
£ 292,500
3 sales · Mean £ 292,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TA20 2HH has low crime rates — 46 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
Manor Court Community Primary School
Holyrood Academy
Avishayes Community Primary School
The Redstart Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Chard News0.6 km
- Portuguese Delight0.5 km
- The Village Bakery0.5 km
- V H Graddon & Sons Vending Ltd0.7 km
- Country Butchers0.5 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ammonite Lodge Guest House0.7 km
- Watermead Guest House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Kings Head0.2 km
- The Choughs0.8 km
- Chard Conservative Club0.6 km
- Chard Cricket Club0.6 km
- Happy Return Inn0.8 km
- + 4 more
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 Moria0.3 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Poundstretcher0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Tasquinha's Grocery Store0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Boss Hogs0.5 km
- Spice Villa0.6 km
- Top Chef0.6 km
- Whites Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Axminster10.3 km
- Crewkerne12.9 km
- Honiton17.6 km
Bus Stops
- Vicarage Close0.1 km
- Montague Way0.1 km
- Athelstan Drive0.1 km
- Athelstan Drive0.1 km
- St. Mary's Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TA202HH · Data under Open Government Licence