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TA20

CHARD

Somerset, South West, England

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TA20 is the postcode district for CHARD, located in Somerset, South West.

Avg price £322,006
1yr change ▼ 12.1%
Crime 46% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£322,006

▼ 12.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

12% above national avg

Crime Rate

43.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

46% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

172 Mbps

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.

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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

£299K £309K £319K £330K £340K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

5

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

26,693

Population

67

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.

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172.0 Mbps

Avg Download

31.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

76%

Superfast Coverage

37%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about TA20 CHARD

What is the average house price in TA20 CHARD?
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 CHARD 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 is the population of TA20 CHARD?
The population of TA20 (CHARD) is approximately 26,693 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 64% of homes are owner-occupied, 23% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in TA20 CHARD?
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.

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