Is TA20 4BJ a safe place to live?

Yes, TA20 4BJ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 4 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in TA20 4BJ?

The average property price in TA20 4BJ is currently around £450k.

What is the population of TA20 4BJ?

The population for the TA20 4BJ area is approximately 224 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

TA20 4BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TA20 4BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

224

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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9/10

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8/10

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1/10

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6/10

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5/10

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7/10

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1/10

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9/10

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2/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TA20 4BJ — age 53, 84% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £450k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA20 4BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Chaffcombe in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Ilminster ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For serious buyers, TA20 4BJ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA20 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00148898 (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 4BJ. The average age is 52.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 1%

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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

TA20 4BJ has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Crewkerne10.2 km
Axminster13.4 km
Taunton19.8 km

Bus Stops

Knapps Lane Phone Box0.0 km
Chaffcombe Farm0.5 km