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TA20 2GB

Millfield

Chard South

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Detailed insights for TA20 2GB

Overview

Postcode TA20 2GB is located in an urban city, within the Chard South area of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Chard North & East area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% 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 median sale price in Chard South is £265,000 (around £276 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £167,000 and £344,000. The nearest station is Axminster, about 6.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Chard North & East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,598 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Chard North & East has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.9%

Approximately 1.9% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA20 2GB.

Flood risk

High

Chard North & East near TA20 2GB has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Axminster located about 6.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
885.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.28(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.14(+8%)
Public order
9.54(+46%)
Other theft
6.6(+17%)
Shoplifting
6.6(0%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
317
94.35%
Other White
12
3.57%
Other
4
1.19%
Caribbean
1
0.3%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.3%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
25%
Level 3 (A level)
64
21.62%
No qualifications
54
18.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
14.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.12%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
88
57.14%
Owns with a mortgage
39
25.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
13.64%
Other social rented
3
1.95%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.95%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Chard South

Median price: £265,000
Price per sq ft: £276
Sales (last 12 months): 101
Typical range (middle 50%): £167K – £344K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £276 per square foot) in Chard South area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £590,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£375,000£320
Semi-Detached29£235,000£295
Terraced25£160,000£247
Flats10£118,500£208

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chard South

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chard South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chard South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA20 2GB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA20 2GB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 20251, Nursery Gardens, Chard, TA20 1HHDetachedFreehold£330,000
12 Jun 202542, Bryer Close, Chard, TA20 2LATerracedFreehold£180,000
23 May 20252, Belle Vue Villas, Crewkerne Road, Chard, TA20 1EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
20 May 202669, Bubwith Close, Chard, TA20 2DFFlatsLeasehold£56,000
13 Mar 202661, Bubwith Close, Chard, TA20 2DFTerracedFreehold£145,000

Schools

In the TA20 2GB 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 2GB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryAvishayes Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miNot applicableChard SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.7 miPrimaryManor Court Community Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TA20 2GB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TA20 2GB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTescoTapstone Road, Chard, TA20 2LWWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miLidlTapstone Road, Chard, TA20 2AXWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miOne Stop45 Avishayes Road, Chard, TA20 1NZWalking directions to One Stop
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 2GB, 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 SouthE05014352
ParishChard TownE04008675
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chard North & EastE02006096
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Somerset 022DE01029176
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about TA20 2GB

Is TA20 2GB (Chard North & East) safe?

The area around TA20 2GB records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2GB?

The median sale price around TA20 2GB in Chard South is £265,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA20 2GB?

There are 5 schools close to TA20 2GB, including Avishayes Community Primary School (Good), Chard School and Manor Court Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TA20 2GB?

TA20 2GB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,598 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA20 2GB (Chard North & East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Yeovil covering TA20 2GB is Adam Dance (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.