Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

FORTON ROAD, TA20 2LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORTON ROAD, TA20 2LS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

448

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

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.

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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

TA20 2LS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £500k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £500k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

TA20 2LS is a safe, established residential area on Forton Road, 0.3km from Holbear in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Chard South ward and the Yeovil constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA20, TA20 2LS offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA20 2LS are sourced from Output Area E00148844 (shared with 41 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 2LS. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 347,500

3 sales · Mean £ 397,833

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

TA20 2LS has low crime rates — 18 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 offences9
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime3
Public order2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Manor Court Community Primary School

Good353 pupils1.3 km
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Avishayes Community Primary School

Good244 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • V H Graddon & Sons Vending Ltd0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Lordleaze Hotel0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Tumbles Gymnastics1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Axminster10.1 km
  • Crewkerne12.2 km
  • Honiton18.1 km