Postcode TA20 2EL 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 141.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chard West is £39,806 per year. The nearest station is Axminster located about 6.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Snowdon Park.
Chard West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,248 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Chard West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA20 2EL.
Chard West near TA20 2EL 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 6.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Snowdon Park | Medium | Walking directions to Snowdon Park |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £264,250 in Chard South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £730,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £373,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £234,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chard South
In the TA20 2EL postcode area, located within Chard West, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TA20 2EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 30 Holyrood Street, Chard, TA20 2DN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Somerset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.