Side-by-side comparison of TA16 Merriott and TA20 Chard covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
TA20 is the more affordable option at £255,000 median vs £279,500 in TA16. TA16 has lower recorded crime (101 vs 2,187 offences over 13 months). TA16 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | TA16 Merriott | TA20 Chard |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £279,500 | £255,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,561 | £2,561 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 101 | 2,187 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 67.5 | 20.3 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 58.9 | 63.8 |
| EPC Median Score | 67.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.