Living in TA20, Somerset
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around TA20 in Somerset. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Somerset: £281,571, up 4.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around TA20
73 recorded home sales on the streets around central TA20 in the last 2 years, with a median of £157,000 and a range from £73,800 to £500,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 GLYNSWOOD, TA20 1AL | semi-detached | £220,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 3A GLYNSWOOD, TA20 1AH | semi-detached | £210,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 1 FORE STREET, TA20 1PH | detached | £500,000 | 2026-04-16 |
| 7 REGENT MEWS HIGH STREET, TA20 1QH | terraced | £167,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 21 FURNHAM ROAD, TA20 1AF | terraced | £230,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| 6 DELLSHORE CLOSE, TA20 1AG | semi-detached | £216,500 | 2026-03-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
9 schools within 3 miles , of which 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyrood Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Manor Court Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| The Redstart Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Tatworth Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.1 mi |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy | Primary | Requires improvement | 2.8 mi |
| Chard School | Primary | Not rated | 0.0 mi |
6 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Chard School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near TA20, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 19.0% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 12.7% |
| Professional occupations | 12.1% |
| Skilled trades | 12.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
139 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central TA20 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Somerset's figures.
Common questions about TA20
What is the average house price in TA20?
The average sold price in Somerset is £281,571 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in TA20?
Prices in Somerset are up 4.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in TA20?
The median of 73 recorded sales around central TA20 in the last 2 years is £157,000, ranging from £73,800 to £500,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in TA20?
9 schools sit within 3 miles of central TA20, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in TA20?
139 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TA20 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is TA20 at risk of flooding?
Central TA20 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is TA20 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 80% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £157,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 139 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is TA20 safe?
139 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TA20 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? TA20 or TA19, TA20 or TA17, TA20 or EX13.
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