Postcode TA20 2AR is located in an urban city, within the Chard South ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Chard West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 150.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chard West is £39,806 per year. The nearest station is Axminster, about 6.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Snowdon Park.
Chard West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,148 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Chard West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 150.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chard West is £39,806 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 228 ft away from TA20 2AR.
Chard West near TA20 2AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Axminster located about 6.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Snowdon Park | Medium | Walking directions to Snowdon Park |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £275 per square foot) in Chard South area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £755,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £380,000 | £315 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £235,000 | £295 |
| Terraced | 26 | £159,000 | £246 |
| Flats | 12 | £118,500 | £208 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £299,950 | £93,000 | £179,000 | £132,000 |
| 2017 | £298,500 | £108,750 | £197,000 | £151,000 |
| 2018 | £285,000 | £109,250 | £215,000 | £150,000 |
| 2019 | £312,475 | £105,000 | £201,250 | £140,000 |
| 2020 | £320,000 | £115,000 | £222,000 | £159,250 |
| 2021 | £334,950 | £98,975 | £223,500 | £175,000 |
| 2022 | £360,000 | £100,000 | £251,500 | £200,000 |
| 2023 | £376,000 | £105,000 | £275,000 | £180,000 |
| 2024 | £335,000 | £100,000 | £233,250 | £180,000 |
| 2025 | £371,000 | £115,000 | £225,000 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £401,000 | £118,500 | £266,500 | £145,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £223 | £196 | £218 | £174 |
| 2017 | £238 | £189 | £205 | £178 |
| 2018 | £254 | £200 | £214 | £182 |
| 2019 | £252 | £179 | £206 | £204 |
| 2020 | £241 | £228 | £244 | £204 |
| 2021 | £272 | £184 | £257 | £194 |
| 2022 | £306 | £210 | £288 | £252 |
| 2023 | £313 | £177 | £279 | £243 |
| 2024 | £316 | £205 | £281 | £233 |
| 2025 | £296 | £210 | £285 | £218 |
| 2026 | £318 | £230 | £300 | £247 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA20 2AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2025 | 6, Boden Villas, Chard, TA20 2AR | Terraced | Freehold | £178,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 6, Boden Villas, Chard, TA20 2AR | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 15, Boden Street, Chard, TA20 2AX | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 22, Boden Street, Chard, TA20 2AX | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | Ember, Mill Lane, Chard, TA20 2AP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the TA20 2AR postcode area, located within Chard West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA20 2AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Holyrood Street, Chard, TA20 2AJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 4 East Street, Chard, TA20 1EP | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Tapstone Road, Chard, TA20 2AX | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Tapstone Road, Chard, TA20 2LW | Walking directions to Tesco |
Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TA20 2AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Dance
Yeovil - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TA20 2AR records about 151 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around TA20 2AR in Chard West is £265,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to TA20 2AR, including Chard School, Manor Court Community Primary School (Good) and Holyrood Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
TA20 2AR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,148 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Yeovil covering TA20 2AR is Adam Dance (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.