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TA20 1AB

Furnham Road

Chard North

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Detailed insights for TA20 1AB

Overview

Postcode TA20 1AB is located in an urban city, within the Chard North ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Chard North & East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chard North & East is £42,485 per year. The nearest station is Axminster, about 7.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Chard North & East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,418 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Chard North & East has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.6%

Approximately 32.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Chard North & East is £42,485 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 55 ft away from TA20 1AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Chard North & East near TA20 1AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Axminster located about 7.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
544
Population density
1,600.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.47(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.27(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.27(-31%)
Public order
5.48(-16%)
Vehicle crime
3.42(+18%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
468
86.03%
Other White
53
9.74%
African
9
1.65%
Other
6
1.1%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
0.92%
Total population: 544

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
82
21.19%
No qualifications
67
17.31%
Level 4+ (Degree)
67
17.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
58
14.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
14.73%
Total 16+ residents: 387

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
63
28.51%
Owns outright
48
21.72%
Owns with a mortgage
48
21.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
16.74%
Shared ownership
11
4.98%
Total households: 221

Property prices in Chard North

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£272
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£188K – £305K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Chard North area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chard North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached44£369,500£318
Semi-Detached40£249,000£275
Terraced39£185,000£221
Flats8£98,500£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chard North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chard North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255,000£105,000£180,000£147,500
2017£283,500£82,000£189,975£146,000
2018£335,000£98,500£183,475£163,000
2019£307,500£109,950£197,500£165,000
2020£318,750£134,950£190,000£178,975
2021£352,500£89,000£230,000£182,000
2022£384,995£121,000£255,000£219,995
2023£365,000£100,000£251,750£216,000
2024£371,250£114,000£249,975£200,000
2025£345,823£90,000£260,000£207,500
2026£402,500£110,000£231,000£161,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chard North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chard North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227£169£190£165
2017£238£139£223£198
2018£259£190£225£175
2019£273£139£221£187
2020£263£178£229£218
2021£287£135£253£215
2022£321£157£317£279
2023£322£155£294£250
2024£333£180£266£230
2025£314£155£268£255
2026£322£174£276£217
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chard North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA20 1AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA20 1AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 2026Beaulieu, Furnham Road, Chard, TA20 1AXSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
05 Sept 2025Furzehill House, Furnham Road, Chard, TA20 1AXDetachedFreehold£300,000
14 Aug 202580, Furnham Road, Chard, TA20 1AXTerracedFreehold£180,000
27 Jun 2025Bowlands, Furnham Road, Chard, TA20 1AXOtherFreehold£250,000
26 May 202617, Campion Gardens, Chard, TA20 1DJTerracedFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the TA20 1AB postcode area, located within Chard North & East, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA20 1AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryAvishayes Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Redstart Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryHolyrood AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA20 1AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA20 1AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miOne Stop45 Avishayes Road, Chard, TA20 1NZWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miTescoTapstone Road, Chard, TA20 2LWWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miLidlTapstone Road, Chard, TA20 2AXWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miNisa Local4 East Street, Chard, TA20 1EPWalking directions to Nisa Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TA20 1AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Adam Dance

Yeovil - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyYeovilE14001603
WardChard NorthE05014351
ParishChard TownE04008675
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chard North & EastE02006096
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Somerset 022CE01029173
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA20 1AB

Is TA20 1AB (Chard North & East) safe?

The area around TA20 1AB records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near TA20 1AB?

The median sale price around TA20 1AB in Chard North & East is £250,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA20 1AB?

There are 5 schools close to TA20 1AB, including Avishayes Community Primary School (Good), The Redstart Primary School (Good) and Holyrood Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TA20 1AB?

TA20 1AB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,418 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA20 1AB (Chard North & East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Yeovil covering TA20 1AB is Adam Dance (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.