Sycamore Square, Chard, TA20 1DE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TA20 1DE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.7%	49.8%	-1.9%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	48.3%	50.2%	1.9%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	21.8%	26.1%	4.3%	37.9%	-11.8%
Married: Opposite sex	48.3%	45.3%	-3.0%	44.2%	1.1%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	7.6%	10.7%	3.1%	9.1%	1.6%
Widowed	19.7%	15.4%	-4.3%	6.1%	9.3%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	25.5%	31.7%	6.2%	48.4%	-16.7%
Good health	40.2%	38.1%	-2.1%	33.6%	4.5%
Fair health	27.8%	23.1%	-4.7%	12.7%	10.4%
Bad health	5.4%	4.5%	-0.9%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	1.2%	2.6%	1.4%	1.2%	1.4%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.9%	26.8%	-8.1%	18.2%	8.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13%	12.8%	-0.2%	9.6%	3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.5%	18.7%	0.2%	13.4%	5.3%
Apprenticeship	8.8%	8.1%	-0.7%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	14%	3.5%	16.9%	-2.9%
Degree or Similar	8.4%	14%	5.6%	33.8%	-19.8%
Other	5.9%	5.5%	-0.4%	2.8%	2.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.8%	94.8%	-4.0%	81.4%	13.4%
Roma	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.7%	87%	-5.7%	83.2%	3.8%
European Union	4.6%	9.7%	5.1%	6.1%	3.6%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.7%	87%	-5.7%	83.2%	3.8%
10+ Years	0%	7.4%	7.4%	9.8%	-2.4%
5-10 Years	0.8%	3.7%	2.9%	2.9%	0.8%
2-5 Years	3.9%	1.1%	-2.8%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0.7%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69%	76.7%	-7.7%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Poland	4.9%	1.3%	3.6%
Romania	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Middle East	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Eastern Asia	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	22%	13.5%	8.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.2%	37.2%	5.0%
Christian	49.3%	46.2%	3.1%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Sycamore Square Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore Square was 9.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.0% lower than the Chard North average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Sycamore Square has the 5th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Chard North and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,700

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in TA20 1DE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sycamore Square are based on 20 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Somerset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sycamore Square, Chard, TA20 1DE

Estimated Average Property Prices for TA20 1DE

Average Price
£139,604

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£139,604

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sycamore Square

Average Price
£139,644

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£139,644

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sycamore SquareStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 10 Sycamore Court Sycamore Square, Chard, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£100,000	2024-06-07	£101,171
16 Sycamore Square, Chard, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£139,000	2022-08-26	£132,050
Flat 7 Sycamore Court Sycamore Square, Chard, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£122,500	2018-12-19	£137,885
16 Sycamore Square, Chard, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£120,000	2016-01-22	£153,020
14 Sycamore Square, Chard, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£112,000	2014-12-10	£150,495

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TA20 1DE

Employment

TA20 1DE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in TA20 1DE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	74
Part-Time Employee	21
Looking after home or family	10
Self-Employed	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	34
Human health and social work activities	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Construction	10
Transport and storage	10
Education	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Other	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Information and communication	1
Real estate activities	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Redstart Primary School Redstart Road , TA20 1SD	4out of 4	175 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Manor Court Community Primary School Duck Lane , TA20 2ES	2out of 4	1,096 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Avishayes Community Primary School Fairway Rise , TA20 1NS	3out of 4	1,456 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School Combe St Nicholas , TA20 3NG	3out of 4	3,007 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tatworth Primary School School Lane , Tatworth TA20 2RX	3out of 4	4,396 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holyrood Academy Zembard Lane , TA20 1JL	4out of 4	367 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chard School Monmouth House , Fore Street TA20 1QA	- not rated	787 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
3 Dimensions Chardleigh House , Chardleigh Green TA20 3AJ	- not rated	1,335 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Holyrood Academy, 6th Form Kitchen, Lower School Kitchen	Zembard Lane	284 yd
Vape and Sweet Ltd	3 Howards Row, Fore Street	660 yd
Costa Coffee	24 Fore Street	662 yd
A Lusitana Restaurant	2a High Street	679 yd
A Bite to Eat	38a Fore Street	696 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chard Town Football Club Ltd	Dening Sports Field, Zembard Lane	284 yd
The Phoenix Hotel	15 Fore Street	660 yd
The Dolphin Hotel	38 Fore Street	696 yd
Chard Conservative Club	6 High Street	716 yd
Chard Cricket Club	Deningfield, Zembard Lane	719 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Top Chef	1 Fore Street	660 yd
Mayflower Chinese Takeaway	5 High Street	716 yd
Spice Villa	19a High Street	716 yd
Chan's Restaurant	Old Brewery House, 21 High Street	716 yd
Nisa Fried Chicken	17 High Street	716 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Poundstretcher	43 Fore Street	696 yd
Tasquinha's Grocery Store	36 Holyrood Street	854 yd
Sainsbury's	30 Holyrood Street	869 yd
Lidl	Tapstone Road	944 yd
Tesco	Tapstone Road	1,016 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Holyrood Academy ZEMBARD LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	287 yd
Cresta Leisure Centre (Closed) SWIMMING POOL AND PREMISES SWIMMING POOL AND PREMISES ZEMBARD LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	287 yd
Chard Town Fc DENING SPORTS FIELD DENING SPORTS FIELD ZEMBARD LANE	grass pitches	421 yd
Chard Tennis Club PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD ZEMBARD LANE	tennis courts	438 yd
Chard Cricket Club Dening Sports Field Dening Sports Field Zembard Lane	grass pitches	532 yd
Phoenix Fitness East Street	health and fitness suite	777 yd
Jocelyn Park BRADFIELD WAY	grass pitches	1,017 yd
Manor Court Community Primary School DUCK LANE	grass pitches	1,028 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	58.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of TA20 1DE