Henderson Drive is in Chard and in Somerset district. TA20 2JL is located in the Chard South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Yeovil. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Henderson Drive, Chard, TA20 2JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA20 2JJ, TA20 2JS, TA20 2JP, TA20 2JN, TA20 2HP, TA20 2JH, TA20 2JW, TA20 2JX, TA20 2JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TA20 2JL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 54.9% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 47.5% | 45.1% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 | 22.6% | 27.3% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 49.3% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 14.6% | 12.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
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 | 36.5% | 39.8% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 37.1% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 22.3% | 15.3% | -7.0% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 25.9% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 10.5% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 11.9% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 16.8% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 24.5% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.9% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 90.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 6.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 91% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henderson Drive was 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.1% lower than the Chard North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Henderson Drive has the 24th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Chard North and the 570th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Henderson Drive, Chard, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-10-07 | £240,648 |
| 19 Henderson Drive, Chard, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-03-21 | £266,917 |
| 17 Henderson Drive, Chard, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2020-11-05 | £240,946 |
| 1 Henderson Drive, Chard, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2014-09-05 | £261,074 |
| 1 Henderson Drive, Chard, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2014-09-05 | £256,412 |
TA20 2JL 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 2JL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 52 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 693 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avishayes Community Primary School Fairway Rise , TA20 1NS | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Redstart Primary School Redstart Road , TA20 1SD | 4out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tatworth Primary School School Lane , Tatworth TA20 2RX | 3out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy Chardstock , EX13 7BJ | 2out of 4 | 4,356 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 | 1,267 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 | 854 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3 Dimensions Chardleigh House , Chardleigh Green TA20 3AJ | - not rated | 2,964 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumbles Gymnastics | Millfield Close | 711 yd | |
| Millfield Cafe | Unit 12, Millfield Industrial, Millfield | 717 yd | |
| A Tasquinha Da Moria | 27 Holyrood Street | 759 yd | |
| Tea & Tipples | 43 Holyrood Street | 792 yd | |
| A Bite to Eat | 38a Fore Street | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapstone Brewing Company Ltd | Unit 11, Bartlett Park, Millfield | 583 yd | |
| Kings Head | Church Street | 608 yd | |
| Chard Cricket Club | Deningfield, Zembard Lane | 910 yd | |
| The Cerdic | Fore Street | 910 yd | |
| The Dolphin Hotel | 38 Fore Street | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boss Hogs | 6 Willoughby Place, Millfield | 717 yd | |
| Whites Fish & Chips | 20 Boden Street | 842 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | East Street | 969 yd | |
| Top Chef | 1 Fore Street | 1,054 yd | |
| Mayflower Chinese Takeaway | 5 High Street | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Tapstone Road | 714 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30 Holyrood Street | 907 yd | |
| Tasquinha's Grocery Store | 36 Holyrood Street | 921 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | 43 Fore Street | 952 yd | |
| Tesco | Tapstone Road | 967 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jocelyn Park BRADFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Phoenix Fitness (Closed) Millfield Close | health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| Manor Court Community Primary School DUCK LANE | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Phoenix Fitness East Street | health and fitness suite | 865 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.