Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

POST OFFICE LANE, TA20 2PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POST OFFICE LANE, TA20 2PJ.

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

321

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

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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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

TA20 2PJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £217k 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 2PJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Post Office Lane, 0.3km from South Chard in Tatworth. Administratively it sits within Chard South ward and the Yeovil constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA20 2PJ are sourced from Output Area E00148840 (shared with 26 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 2PJ. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 163,000

3 sales · Mean £ 163,333

Detached

£ 373,000

1 sales · Mean £ 373,000

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

TA20 2PJ has low crime rates — 12 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 offences12
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Tatworth Primary School

Good197 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Perry Street Club and Institution0.8 km
  • Ye Olde Poppe Inn Ltd0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Wendy's Kitchen0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Axminster7.9 km
  • Crewkerne12.8 km
  • Honiton17.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Perry Street0.3 km
  • Perry Street0.3 km
  • Linkhay Orchard0.3 km
  • The Spar Shop0.3 km
  • Memorial Hall0.3 km