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Chard South

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About

Chard South ward encompasses the southern neighbourhoods of the town of Chard, situated near the Somerset and Devon border. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Its layout is defined by several main roads that connect it to the town centre and the surrounding rural landscape of the Somerset Levels.

A notable local feature is the Fosse Way, the historic Roman road, which passes through the area. The ward includes recreational grounds and is close to Chard Reservoir, a site for wildlife and walking. The local economy is connected to the broader town's light industrial and manufacturing activities, with many residents commuting within the region for work.

Area overview

On average Chard South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chard South is £45,545 per year. There are 3 schools in Chard South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chard South is home to around 8,734 people, with a population density of about 513.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chard South Population
8,734
Population density
513.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.4(+42%)
Public order
11.79(+80%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.65(-29%)
Shoplifting
7.79(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.44(+15%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,912
90.56%
Other White
480
5.49%
Other
61
0.7%
Irish
51
0.58%
African
41
0.47%
Total population: 8,737

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,606
22.08%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,578
21.69%
Level 3 (A level)
1,217
16.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,193
16.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
895
12.3%
Total 16+ residents: 7,274

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,571
40.63%
Owns with a mortgage
926
23.95%
Other social rented
580
15%
Private landlord or letting agency
506
13.09%
Social rents from council
161
4.16%
Total households: 3,867

Property prices in Chard South

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Chard South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £755,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chard South in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chard South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached36£375,000£3,390
Flats8£118,500£2,222
Semi-Detached24£268,000£3,201
Terraced27£175,000£2,659

10 years median price trend in Chard South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chard South.

All postcodes in Chard South

TA209DQ

Fore Street

TA202QG

Perry Street

TA202RS

School Lane

TA202NS

Chilson Common

TA202EY

Bath Street

TA202NX

Chilson

TA202PJ

Post Office Lane

TA202LR

Beaufitz Place

TA202EQ

Bonfire Close

TA202LS

Forton Road

TA201PL

The Maltings

TA202PX

Springfield Terrace

TA204JX

Chard South

TA202NF

Blacklands Lane

TA202FG

Waterlake Road

TA202AT

Dwelly Close

TA202FP

Pear Tree Drive

TA202QR

Linkhay Orchard

TA202AP

Mill Lane

TA202FR

Lombardy Avenue

TA204DT

Wreath Lane

TA202BE

Old Town

TA202DN

Holyrood Street

TA202TN

Staples Meadow

TA202HH

Vicarage Close

TA209DH

Fore Street

TA202HX

King Alfred Drive

TA202SE

Kingston Villas

TA201FH

Toll House Way

TA202QU

Kents Close

TA204QW

Station Road

TA202BG

Bradfield Way

TA202ES

Duck Lane

TA204HQ

Whitegate

TA202JB

King Cerdic Close

TA202RY

Wellings Close

TA202ED

Holbear Grange

TA202ET

Bath Street

TA202NY

Axminster Road

TA202PZ

Dyke Hill Terrace

TA201RA

Bath Square

TA201HJ

Nursery Gardens

TA202AW

New Bungalows

TA202RR

Post Office Lane

TA202NN

Paradise Lane

TA204QL

Axeford

TA202AS

Old Town

TA201QX

High Street

TA202SG

Tatworth Street

TA202QB

Kents Orchard

TA201HD

Lyddons Mead

TA209EF

Chard South

TA201FL

Wambrook Place

TA202FS

Hornbeam Drive

TA202QA

Kents Road

TA202TB

Gulway Mead

TA202LE

Abbey Mews

TA202ER

Coronation Street

TA209EE

Chard South

TA202DZ

St Marys Crescent

TA202BQ

Hervey Road

TA209DG

Fore Street

TA202HN

Lordsleaze Lane

TA202FW

Lime Close

TA202DR

Culverhayes

TA202NJ

Tatworth Road

TA202NW

Forton Lane

TA202BS

Auckland Way

TA202EL

Mintons

TA202TL

Chard Lane

TA201QA

Fore Street

TA202ST

House's Lane

TA202PU

Perry Street

TA202SQ

Manor Farm Close

TA202AY

Silver Street

TA202FH

Wheddon Court

TA202PD

Axminster Road

TA202BT

Beckington Crescent

TA202AD

Pond Mews

TA204DP

Horn Lane

TA202EN

Crowshute

TA202PH

Laurel Villas

TA202LF

Holleys Close

TA202HA

Mitchell Gardens

TA202SZ

Knapp

TA201QH

High Street

TA202QH

Kents Cottages

TA202EB

Manor Farm

TA202QW

Kent Road

TA202BY

Montague Way

TA202BL

Bubwith Close

TA202NT

Chilson Common

TA202DW

Church Street

TA202HR

Forton Road

TA202HF

Queens Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.