The Maltings is in Chard and in Somerset district. TA20 1PL is located in the Chard South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Yeovil. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Maltings, Chard, TA20 1PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA20 1QL, TA20 1QH, TA20 1QF, TA20 1PR, TA20 1QB, TA20 1QW, TA20 2AH, TA20 1HL, TA20 1JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TA20 1PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.3% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.7% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 27.5% | 32.1% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 34.8% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 11.6% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 22.3% | 19.6% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 13.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35% | 33% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -15.4% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 39% | 8.3% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 25.9% | 20.5% | -5.4% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around TA20 1PL this area, 37.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.1% | 37.8% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 19.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 9.5% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 13.5% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 20.3% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.3% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.6% | 88.4% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 80.9% 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 | 88.3% | 80.9% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 8% | 13.9% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 80.9% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 9.4% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.4% | 76.7% | -27.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 32.6% | 13.5% | 19.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Maltings was 186.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 128.0% higher than the Chard North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Maltings has the 9th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Chard North and the 183rd highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 The Maltings, Chard, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2025-07-11 | £86,179 |
| 59 The Maltings, Chard, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-04-09 | £134,575 |
| 7 The Maltings, Chard, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2025-03-03 | £88,441 |
| 53 The Maltings, Chard, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-02-25 | £115,364 |
| 19 The Maltings, Chard, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2025-02-05 | £139,440 |
TA20 1PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 1PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Court Community Primary School Duck Lane , TA20 2ES | 2out of 4 | 410 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Redstart Primary School Redstart Road , TA20 1SD | 4out of 4 | 958 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avishayes Community Primary School Fairway Rise , TA20 1NS | 3out of 4 | 1,689 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 | 3,527 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tatworth Primary School School Lane , Tatworth TA20 2RX | 3out of 4 | 3,678 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyrood Academy Zembard Lane , TA20 1JL | 4out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chard School Monmouth House , Fore Street TA20 1QA | - not rated | 572 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3 Dimensions Chardleigh House , Chardleigh Green TA20 3AJ | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry House | 3 High Street | 85 yd | |
| Somerset Child Contact Centres | Crowshute Link | 128 yd | |
| A Lusitana Restaurant | 2a High Street | 129 yd | |
| The Welcome Bap | 9 Holyrood Street | 151 yd | |
| Bath House Hotel & Restaurant | Holyrood Street | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chard Conservative Club | 6 High Street | 85 yd | |
| The Phoenix Hotel | 15 Fore Street | 204 yd | |
| The Choughs | 8 High Street | 253 yd | |
| The Dolphin Hotel | 38 Fore Street | 338 yd | |
| Chard Cricket Club | Deningfield, Zembard Lane | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflower Chinese Takeaway | 5 High Street | 85 yd | |
| Spice Villa | 19a High Street | 85 yd | |
| Chan's Restaurant | Old Brewery House, 21 High Street | 85 yd | |
| Nisa Fried Chicken | 17 High Street | 85 yd | |
| Lucky Fish Bar | 19b High Street | 85 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasquinha's Grocery Store | 36 Holyrood Street | 177 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30 Holyrood Street | 188 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | 43 Fore Street | 338 yd | |
| Lidl | Tapstone Road | 679 yd | |
| Tesco | Tapstone Road | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Court Community Primary School DUCK LANE | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| Chard Cricket Club Dening Sports Field Dening Sports Field Zembard Lane | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| Chard Town Fc DENING SPORTS FIELD DENING SPORTS FIELD ZEMBARD LANE | grass pitches | 370 yd |
| Chard Tennis Club PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD ZEMBARD LANE | tennis courts | 401 yd |
| Holyrood Academy ZEMBARD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Cresta Leisure Centre (Closed) SWIMMING POOL AND PREMISES SWIMMING POOL AND PREMISES ZEMBARD LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 514 yd |
| Phoenix Fitness East Street | health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| Jocelyn Park BRADFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 634 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 77.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.