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TA20 4LB

Ammerham

Ilminster

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Detailed insights for TA20 4LB

Overview

Postcode TA20 4LB is located in a rural hamlet, within the Ilminster ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Tatworth & Combe St Nicholas area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tatworth & Combe St Nicholas is £51,600 per year. The nearest station is Crewkerne, about 5.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Tatworth & Combe St Nicholas has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,990 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Tatworth & Combe St Nicholas has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.8%

Approximately 5.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Tatworth & Combe St Nicholas is £51,600 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TA20 4LB.

Flood risk

Low

Tatworth & Combe St Nicholas near TA20 4LB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Crewkerne located about 5.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
49.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.65(-59%)
Burglary
5.12(+84%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.27(-71%)
Other theft
3.41(-39%)
Public order
1.71(-74%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
241
96.79%
Other White
6
2.41%
Chinese
1
0.4%
Irish
1
0.4%
Total population: 249

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
43.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
16.67%
Level 3 (A level)
32
15.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
10%
No qualifications
17
8.1%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
59.22%
Owns with a mortgage
25
24.27%
Other social rented
6
5.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.85%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.85%
Total households: 103

Property prices in Ilminster

Median price£265,000
Price per sq ft£292
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £400K

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £292 per square foot) in Ilminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ilminster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached45£465,000£350
Semi-Detached41£260,000£299
Terraced50£235,000£276
Flats9£160,000£255

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ilminster

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ilminster.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£376,000£100,000£204,000£171,000
2017£335,000£146,500£199,500£188,475
2018£350,000£127,250£220,000£182,500
2019£411,500£117,500£210,000£200,000
2020£400,000£184,500£230,000£217,500
2021£450,000£157,500£280,000£210,000
2022£535,000£165,000£262,000£229,575
2023£470,000£165,000£275,000£237,700
2024£450,000£165,000£270,000£251,500
2025£445,000£155,000£260,000£236,500
2026£502,500£220,000£270,000£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ilminster.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ilminster.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£196£206£202
2017£255£233£235£220
2018£257£227£246£209
2019£277£197£245£224
2020£276£239£250£248
2021£299£234£253£249
2022£343£220£284£269
2023£347£213£275£288
2024£321£252£283£274
2025£323£228£289£257
2026£328£280£299£282
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ilminster.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ilminster in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA20 4LB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TA20 4LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 2025The Old Granary, Ammerham, Chard, TA20 4LBDetachedFreehold£1,350,000

Schools

In the TA20 4LB postcode area, located within Tatworth & Combe St Nicholas, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TA20 4LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryWinsham Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 4LB, 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
WardIlminsterE05014366
ParishWinshamE04008771
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tatworth & Combe St NicholasE02006098
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Somerset 024DE01029230
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TA20 4LB

Is TA20 4LB (Tatworth & Combe St Nicholas) safe?

The area around TA20 4LB records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near TA20 4LB?

The median sale price around TA20 4LB in Tatworth & Combe St Nicholas is £265,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TA20 4LB?

There is 1 school close to TA20 4LB, including Winsham Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TA20 4LB?

TA20 4LB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,990 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TA20 4LB (Tatworth & Combe St Nicholas) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Yeovil covering TA20 4LB is Adam Dance (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.