TA20 — CHARD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in TA20

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TA20 is £322,006, which is 14% below the Somerset average of £373,759.

Properties in TA20 cost 12.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in TA20 have fallen 12.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£429,569	353
Semi-detached	£259,369	233
Terraced	£206,049	266
Flat	£116,185	69
All types	£322,006	999

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in TA20

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 43.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TA20 has a crime rate well 46% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

20.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

5.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

6.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in TA20

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TA20 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Chard School	Other	Not inspected	mi
3 Dimensions	Other	Not inspected	mi
Holyrood Academy	Secondary	Good	mi
The Redstart Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

26,693

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in TA20 are 172.0 Mbps, with 96% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 62% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

172.0 Mbps

Avg Download

31.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

76%

Superfast Coverage

37%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TA20 is collected by Taunton Council. The Band D rate is £1,640/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

TA20 — CHARD

Area Summary

TA20 (CHARD) offers property prices near the national average (£322,006), low crime (46% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (172 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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ILMINSTER

£347K

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£315K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in TA20?

The average house price in TA20 (CHARD) is £322,006, based on 999 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 12% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 12.1% over the past year.

Is TA20 a safe area to live?

Crime in TA20 is significantly below the national average (43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (20.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in TA20?

There are 11 schools in or near TA20. 45% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in TA20?

Council tax in TA20 is collected by Taunton Council. The Band D rate is £1,640 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in TA20?

The average broadband download speed in TA20 is 172 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 76% of premises, ultrafast to 37%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in TA20 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in TA20 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 26,693.