Forton Road is in Chard and in South Somerset district. TA20 2HL is located in the Chard Jocelyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Yeovil. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Forton Road, Chard, TA20 2HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: TA20 2FD, TA20 2JB, TA20 2BX, TA20 2BT, TA20 2BY, TA20 2HU, TA20 2JA, TA20 2HN, TA20 2HJ.

Forton Road Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Forton Road are based on 173 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Somerset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

Estimated Average Property Prices for TA20 2HL

Average Price
£294,772
Semi-Detached
£329,875
Terraced
£199,866
Detached
£359,631
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Forton Road

Average Price
£341,440
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Forton Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
11 Forton Road, Chard, Somerset
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£276,5002021-12-01 £282,730
25 Forton Road, Chard, Somerset
Terraced, an established residential building 		£185,0002021-05-07 £200,936
20 Forton Road, Chard, Somerset
Detached, an established residential building 		£245,0002019-11-22 £305,552
37 Forton Road, Chard, Somerset
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£280,0002018-06-06 £353,824
25 Forton Road, Chard, Somerset
Terraced, an established residential building 		£142,0002016-12-21 £188,194

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
2out of 4Manor Court Community Primary School
Duck Lane, TA20 2ES 		356 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Avishayes Community Primary School
Fairway Rise, TA20 1NS 		1,457 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
4out of 4The Redstart Primary School
Redstart Road, TA20 1SD 		1,457 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Tatworth Primary School
School Lane, Tatworth TA20 2RX 		3,092 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School
Combe St Nicholas, TA20 3NG 		4,248 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
4out of 4Holyrood Academy
Zembard Lane, TA20 1JL 		955 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedChard School
Monmouth House, Fore Street TA20 1QA 		582 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
- not rated3 Dimensions
Chardleigh House, Chardleigh Green TA20 3AJ 		2,650 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
A Tasquinha Da Moria27 Holyrood Street416 yd
Tea & Tipples43 Holyrood Street450 yd
Millfield CafeUnit 12, Millfield Industrial, Millfield483 yd
A Bite to Eat38a Fore Street630 yd
EleosThe Manse, 28 Fore Street630 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Kings HeadChurch Street265 yd
Tapstone Brewing Company LtdUnit 11, Bartlett Park, Millfield600 yd
Chard Cricket ClubDeningfield, Zembard Lane613 yd
The CerdicFore Street613 yd
The Dolphin Hotel38 Fore Street630 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Boss Hogs6 Willoughby Place, Millfield483 yd
Whites Fish & Chips20 Boden Street507 yd
Top Chef1 Fore Street717 yd
Mayflower Chinese Takeaway5 High Street748 yd
Spice Villa19a High Street748 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
LidlTapstone Road480 yd
Sainsbury's30 Holyrood Street564 yd
Tasquinha's Grocery Store36 Holyrood Street578 yd
Poundstretcher43 Fore Street630 yd
TescoTapstone Road845 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Jocelyn Park
BRADFIELD WAY 		grass pitches353 yd
Manor Court Community Primary School
DUCK LANE 		grass pitches470 yd
Phoenix Fitness
East Street 		health and fitness suite594 yd
Phoenix Fitness (Closed)
Millfield Close 		health and fitness suite733 yd
Chard Cricket Club
Dening Sports Field Dening Sports Field Zembard Lane 		grass pitches815 yd
Chard Tennis Club
PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD ZEMBARD LANE 		tennis courts895 yd
Chard Town Fc
DENING SPORTS FIELD DENING SPORTS FIELD ZEMBARD LANE 		grass pitches952 yd
Cresta Leisure Centre (Closed)
SWIMMING POOL AND PREMISES SWIMMING POOL AND PREMISES ZEMBARD LANE 		health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool1,047 yd
Holyrood Academy
ZEMBARD LANE 		artificial grass pitch, grass pitches1,052 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 96.6%
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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s3.4%

Download Speed

Median download speed50.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed50.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed12.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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

Safety

Is Forton Road dangerous?

In 2023, 359 crimes were reported near Forton Road . Only 29% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered not safe. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of TA20 2HL.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 359
Violence And Sexual Offences 175
Anti Social Behaviour 55
Criminal Damage And Arson 38
Public Order 34
Vehicle Crime 14
Other Theft 13
Burglary 9
Other Crime 8
Robbery 6
Drugs 4
Possession Of Weapons 3

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of TA20 2HL.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Other theftUnder investigationOn or near Ashcroft263 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Montague Way135 yd
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonUnder investigationOn or near Old Town354 yd
2023-12BurglaryUnder investigationOn or near Old Town354 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Beckington Crescent128 yd
2023-12Public orderUnder investigationOn or near Ashcroft263 yd
2023-12Public orderUnder investigationOn or near Dwelly Close423 yd
2023-12Public orderUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Dwelly Close423 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Dwelly Close423 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Dwelly Close423 yd

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in TA20 2HL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired137
Full-Time Employee81
Part-Time Employee37
Self-Employed20
Long-Term Sick or disabled19
Looking after home or family10
Other5
Unemployed4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2
Student (economically inactive)1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing39
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Construction12
Human health and social work activities12
Education9
Administrative and support service activities7
Other7
Accommodation and food service activities7
Financial and insurance activities4
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Transport and storage3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Real estate activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

People

Gender

Female195
Male172

Partnership Status

Single61
Married: Opposite sex151
Married: Same sex1
Separated10
Divorced52
Widowed40

Health

Very good health136
Good health119
Fair health74
Bad health32
Very bad health7

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications89
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 39
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 49
Apprenticeship30
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 49
Degree or Similar 49
Other12

Culture

Ethnic Group

Indian5
White361

Country of Birth

United Kingdom342
European Union20
Rest of Europe1
Middle East and Asia2

Length of Residence

Born in the UK342
10+ Years14
5-10 Years5
2-5 Years4
Less than 2 years3

Passport Held

United Kingdom249
Ireland4
Italy1
Portugal7
Poland4
No passport held98

Religion

No religion117
Christian218
Other religion4
Not answered26
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