May Close, Chard
House prices, sold prices and local information for TA20 1GF.
At a glance
4 property sales on May Close, Chard have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 10 Jun 2020. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £265,000. Average sale prices fell from £265,000 in 2019 to £210,000 in 2020 (-21%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold.
House prices on May Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. May Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all TA20 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £265,000 | 25 Oct 2019 |
| Terraced | 1 | £210,000 | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £210,000 | 10 Jun 2020 |
Sold prices on May Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, May Close TA20 1GF | 10 Jun 2020 | £210,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, May Close TA20 1GF | 31 Jan 2020 | £210,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 5, May Close TA20 1GF | 25 Oct 2019 | £260,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, May Close TA20 1GF | 20 Sep 2019 | £270,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near May Close
Crime
73 crimes were reported within about a mile of May Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
May Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Axe area Flood alert area
- South Somerset Rivers, Upper Reaches Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near May Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avishayes Community Primary School 199 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Chard School 58 pupils | Other independent school | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Redstart Primary School 444 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Holyrood Academy 1,282 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Manor Court Community Primary School 448 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| 3 Dimensions 69 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–25 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School 117 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Nearest bus stops
- Caraway Close (adj, Avishayes Road) 2 min walk
- Caraway Close (opp, Avishayes Road) 2 min walk
- Avishayes Shops (outside, Avishayes Road) 6 min walk
- Avishayes Road (opp, Avishayes Road) 7 min walk
GP surgeries
- Ariel Healthcare
Summerfields Rd, Springmead, Chard · 1.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 76.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 729 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,738 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in TA20
- Victoria Avenue£114k
- Glynswood£201k
- Forton Road£308k
- Honeycomb Vale£209k
- Furnham Road£205k
- High Street£205k
- Lombardy Avenue£285k
- Combe Street£181k
- Henson Park£154k
- Honeycomb Vale£234k
- The Maltings£110k
- Brutton Way£239k