Garner Close Chard, Somerset
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (TA20), about 30 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 36618947.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 7).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Somerset costs £2,561 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 98% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 10.9 km (6.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Jocelyn Park, is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 94 to 97 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ariel Healthcare, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 19% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 138 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: House (5); Flat (2). Built: 2016 (7).
Council tax
What each band costs in Somerset in 2026-27: Band D £2,561 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,707 | £1,992 | £2,276 | £2,561 | £3,130 | £3,699 | £4,268 | £5,121 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (43% of about 630 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- First Floor Front, 35 Fore Street, Chard: up to 6 homes, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Natwest, 7 Fore Street,Chard: up to 7 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA20 2FJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TA20 2DA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 94 m and 97 m above sea level (97 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA20 2DA | 98% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
| TA20 2FJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Axminster 418,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.9 km (6.7 miles) |
| Crewkerne 178,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tapstone Road Chard | 260 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Essex Close Public Parking | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 35.6 km (22 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 59.2 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ariel Healthcare | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Spa Dental Practice | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Chard Hospital | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Chard Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 220 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jocelyn Park 3.0 ha | 100 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,220 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,970 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.4 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 9.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Main building at Chard School, a listed building (Grade II*), 280 m north-west. 141 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 8 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Main building at Chard School | Listed building, Grade II* | 280 m north-west |
| Monmouth House and Attached Walls and Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m north-west |
| Essex House | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m west |
| Factory Building, Formerly of Gifford Fox and Company Limited | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Hillfort 550yds (501m) SE of Four Gates | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Paintmoor Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Tudbeer Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Chard Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Snowdon Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Brockfield Bottom | Valley | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
| Farway Marsh | Wetland | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 9 | 9 |
None of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Somerset: see them on the Somerset page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Court Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holyrood Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Avishayes Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| The Redstart Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl TA20 2DA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Millfield Cafe TA20 2DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 4 Good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Greggs PLC TA20 2LW | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| English Martyrs Catholic Church TA20 1EP | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Happy Return Inn TA20 1EP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Nisa/Ascona Retail Ltd TA20 1EP | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza TA20 1EP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Chard Cricket Club TA20 1QA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2021 |
| The Cerdic TA20 1QA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Chard Independent School TA20 1QA | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Next Thing Education Camps TA20 1QA | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Tumbles Gymnastics TA20 2DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Chard Lord's Larder TA20 1QA | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Tesco Stores Limited TA20 2LW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Rowes Cornish Bakers TA20 2LW | Other catering premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Public order | 18 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Silver Street (42); On or near A30 (30); On or near St Gildas (27); On or near Bubwith Road (17); On or near Clarke'S Close (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 19% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 54% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 14% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 36% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
St Gildas · Hervey Road · Bubwith Close · Kennion Close · Bubwith Road · Clarke's Close · Silver Street · East Street · Tapstone Road · Auckland Way · A30 · Bradfield Way
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.