Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

ORCHARD LANE, TA20 4QB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD LANE, TA20 4QB.

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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TA20 4QB's 71% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

TA20 4QB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Orchard Lane, 0.1km from Thorncombe in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Marshwood Vale ward and the West Dorset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TA20, TA20 4QB offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 71% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA20 4QB 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 4QB. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 430,000

1 sales · Mean £ 430,000

Semi-Detached

£ 312,500

3 sales · Mean £ 335,833

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

TA20 4QB 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 offences5
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

Requires Improvement44 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • MRS B J BARNES0.0 km
  • THORNCOMBE COMMUNITY SHOP0.0 km
  • THORNCOMBE VILLAGE SHOP0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewkerne9.5 km
  • Axminster9.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Shelter0.1 km
  • Bus Shelter0.1 km
  • Bus Shelter0.1 km
  • Thorncombe Crossroads0.3 km
  • Thorncombe Crossroads0.3 km