Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

TA20 4PS House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

342

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

38%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

TA20 4PS is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

TA20 4PS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Thorncombe in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Marshwood Vale ward and the West Dorset constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TA20 4PS are sourced from Output Area E00104140 (shared with 18 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 4PS. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

TA20 4PS has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

Requires Improvement44 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • MRS B J BARNES0.4 km
  • THORNCOMBE COMMUNITY SHOP0.4 km
  • THORNCOMBE VILLAGE SHOP0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Axminster9.3 km
  • Crewkerne9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Thorncombe Crossroads0.3 km
  • Thorncombe Crossroads0.3 km
  • Thorncombe Crossroads0.3 km