POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
TA20 1GU postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 14 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 23 Apr 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £246,495Based on 50 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Apr 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 14 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 50 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Apr 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
2 within 400mTA20 1GU links 2 transport stops within 400m and 13 within 800m. 2 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Catchgate Lane (BCT) at about 379m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
30 within 1200mTA20 1GU currently links 30 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 7 food and drink, 6 health, 5 grocery. The closest mapped place is The Choughs at about 1,025m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
5,908 online job adverts observedSomerset local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 6,759 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched TA20 1GU in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
14 nearby school rows14 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for TA20 1GU. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 9TA20 1GU has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 9 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 51, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 42 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£246,495
Strong sample. Based on 50 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Apr 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of TA20 1GU, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
7 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (3), fast food (3), restaurant (1).
Amenity group
Health
6 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pharmacy (3), optician (2), chemist (1).
Amenity group
Grocery
5 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by supermarket (2), bakery (1), butcher (1).
Amenity group
Retail
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (1), diy (1), hardware (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
The Choughs
Pub at 8, High Street, Chard.
Health
Boots
Pharmacy at 5, Fore Street, Chard, Somerset.
Grocery
West Country Butchers
Butcher at 7a, Fore Street, Chard.
Food and drink
Top Chef
Fast Food at Fore Street, Chard.
Food and drink
A Lusitana Restaurant
Restaurant at 2A, High Street, Chard, Somerset.
Grocery
Mortimers
Bakery at 13, Fore Street, Chard.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Avishayes Community Primary School
Primary option in TA20 1NS. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School
Primary option in TA20 3SJ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Chard School
Primary option in TA20 1QA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for TA20 1GU before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around TA20 1GU.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like TA20 1GU with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess TA20 1GU.
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Ask vetted agents
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