Area Info for Tatworth and Forton (Somerset)

Overview of Tatworth and Forton

Tatworth and Forton are civil parishes located in Somerset, United Kingdom. They are situated in the South Somerset district, close to the town of Chard. These parishes are primarily rural, characterised by a mixture of residential areas, farmland, and small local businesses.

Geography and Location

The area is situated in the South West of England, with proximity to the A30 road, providing accessible routes to nearby towns and cities. The landscape features typical Somerset countryside, with gentle rolling hills and agricultural land.

History and Community

Tatworth and Forton have historical roots dating back several centuries, with local history linked to agriculture and rural life. The communities are known for their close-knit nature, with local events and community activities fostering a strong sense of identity.

Local Amenities and Facilities

The parishes offer basic amenities including local shops, churches, and primary schools. Residents often utilise nearby larger towns for additional services, healthcare, and leisure facilities.

Demographics

The population of Tatworth and Forton is predominantly residential, with a mix of families, retirees, and individuals involved in local employment or commuting to nearby urban centres.

Additional Information

As typical of rural Somerset communities, Tatworth and Forton maintain a peaceful environment with a focus on community life and local traditions. The area is also known for its scenic beauty and rural charm.
Education
School
Tatworth Primary School0.59 miles
School Lane, Tatworth, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2RX
Manor Court Community Primary School1.50 miles
Duck Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2ES
Chard School1.61 miles
Monmouth House, Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA
St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy1.77 miles
Chardstock, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7BJ
Avishayes Community Primary School1.79 miles
Fairway Rise, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1NS
Holyrood Academy1.87 miles
Zembard Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1JL
The Redstart Primary School2.19 miles
Redstart Road, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1SD
Winsham Primary School2.60 miles
Church Street, Winsham, Chard, Somerset, TA20 4HU
3 Dimensions2.85 miles
Chardleigh House, Chardleigh Green, Wadeford, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3AJ
Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.15 miles
Chard Street, Thorncombe, Chard, Somerset, TA20 4NE
All Saints Church of England Primary School3.59 miles
All Saints, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7LX
Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School3.68 miles
Combe St Nicholas, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3NG
Hawkchurch Church of England School3.70 miles
Hawkchurch, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5XD
Membury Primary Academy3.95 miles
Membury, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7AF
Marshwood CofE Primary Academy5.07 miles
Marshwood, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5QA
The Axe Valley Community College5.09 miles
Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5EA
Health
Clinic
Bracken House (Community & Choose & Book)1.63 miles
Crewkerne Rd, Crewkerne Road, Crewkerne, TA20 1YA
Chard Dental Access Centre2.40 miles
21 Leach Road, Chard Business Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FA
Somerset Primary Healthcare2.40 miles
Lentells Limited, 17-18 Leach Road, Chard Business Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FA
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Axminster5.32 miles
The Guildhall, West Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NX
Lyme NHS Clinical Services8.38 miles
Lyme Community Care Centre, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3LS
Seaton Hospital11.01 miles
Valley View Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2UU
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Honiton11.10 miles
121 High Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1LS
Elizabeth House (Evergreen)12.81 miles
Fons George, Wilton Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3SA
About Health HQ12.97 miles
Telemedic House, 10 Billetfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3NN
Parkgate House12.98 miles
East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3EX
Community Services (Parkgate House)12.98 miles
East Reach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3EX
Learning Disabilities12.99 miles
Future 4, Six Acres Resource Centre, Roman Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2BD
Six Acres Resource Centre12.99 miles
Roman Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2BD
Contraceptive & Sexual Health Service13.13 miles
7 The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4EA
Occupational Health13.25 miles
Mill Stream House, Castle Street, Taunton, TA1 4AS
Millstream House13.25 miles
Millstream Business Park, Castle Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AS
GP
Tawstock Medical Centre1.36 miles
St Mary`s Crescent, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2DZ
Springmead Surgery1.52 miles
Summerfields Road, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2EW
Essex House Medical Centre1.61 miles
59 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA
Summervale Medical Centre5.24 miles
Canal Way, Ilminster, Somerset, Somerset, TA19 9FE
The Meadows Surgery5.26 miles
Canal Way, Ilminster Medical Centre, Canal Way, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9FE
Axminster Medical Practice5.32 miles
St Thomas Court, Church Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AG
Church View Medical Centre5.86 miles
Broadway Road, Broadway, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9RX
Crewkerne Health Centre6.89 miles
Middle Path, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8BX
West One Surgery6.96 miles
West Street, West Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8AY
The Charmouth Medical Practice8.01 miles
Littlehurst Surgery, The Street, Charmouth, Dorset, DT6 6PE
LYME REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE8.38 miles
Lyme Regis Medical Centre, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3LS
Churchinford8.48 miles
Fairfield Green, Churchinford, Somerset, TA3 7RR
The Lyme Bay Practice8.55 miles
Kent House Health Centre, Silver Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3HT
Tunnel Road Surgery Beaminster9.32 miles
Tunnel Road Surgery, 24 Tunnel Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3AB
Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice9.37 miles
Grove Hill, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6ET
South Petherton Surgery9.62 miles
South Petherton Medical Centre, Bernard Way, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5EG
Hospital
Chard Community Hospital1.66 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
Axminster Community Hospital5.08 miles
Chard Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DU
Crewkerne Community Hospital6.89 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
South Petherton Community Hospital9.57 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Bridport Community Hospital10.88 miles
Hospital Lane, North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Greenfields Day Hospital10.88 miles
Hospital Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Seaton Hospital11.01 miles
Valley View Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2UU
Honiton Hospital11.07 miles
Marlpits Road, Honiton, EX14 2DE
Musgrove Park Hospital13.37 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Nuffield Health, Taunton Hospital14.59 miles
Staplegrove Elm, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AN
Wellington Community Hospital14.92 miles
Bulford,, TA21 8QQ
Yeovil District Hospital15.20 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Dene Barton Community Hospital 16.41 miles
Dene Road,, TA4 1DD
Ottery St Mary Hospital16.51 miles
Keegan Close, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1DN
Sidmouth Hospital17.25 miles
All Saints Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8EN
Bridgwater Community Hospital19.85 miles
Bridgwater Community Hospital, Bower Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GU
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy1.56 miles
Unit 1 Stringfellows Gall, Holyrood Street, Chard, TA20 2AJ
Lloydspharmacy1.61 miles
59 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA
Boots1.67 miles
5 Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PH
Ac Coates Appliance Pharmacy4.68 miles
2 Greenpark Avenue, Exeter, Devon, EX13 3PJ
Morton's Pharmacy5.23 miles
Trinity Square, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AN
Boots5.23 miles
Trinity Square, Axminster, EX13 5AP
Minster Pharmacy5.46 miles
15 Silver Street, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0DH
Boots5.50 miles
6 East Street, Ilminster, TA19 0AJ
Crewkerne Pharmacy6.89 miles
Crewkerne Health Centre, Middle Path, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8BX
The Co-Operative Pharmacy6.89 miles
The Pharmacy, Middle Path, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8BG
Boots7.04 miles
8 - 10 Market Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7LA
Merriott Pharmacy7.76 miles
2 Broadway, Merriott, TA16 5NQ
The Pharmacy8.04 miles
Charmouth Pharmacy, The Street, Charmouth, Nr. Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6PX
Lloydspharmacy8.38 miles
The Pharmacy, Lyme Regis Comm Care Ctr, Uplyme Road, DT7 3LS
Boots8.73 miles
45 Broad Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3QF
Boots9.07 miles
6 Market Square, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5BT
Leisure
Park
FORDE ABBEY (Grade II* Listed)1.78 miles
CHARD RESERVOIR2.40 miles
CRICKET HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)2.92 miles
WAYFORD MANOR (Grade II Listed)4.48 miles
DONYATT RECREATIONAL AREA5.08 miles
HINTON HOUSE (Grade II Listed)5.95 miles
TRINITY HILL6.57 miles
BARRINGTON HILL6.94 miles
BINCOMBE BEECHES7.24 miles
BICKENHALL ORCHARD7.90 miles
BLACKDOWN HILLS7.99 miles
HORN PARK QUARRY8.09 miles
OTTERHEAD LAKES8.24 miles
BARRINGTON COURT (Grade II* Listed)8.49 miles
WEST DORSET8.92 miles
HATCH (BEAUCHAMP) COURT (Grade II Listed)9.51 miles
Shop
Groceries
Sainsbury's Chard1.60 miles
Holyrood Street, Chard, TA20 2AJ
Lidl Chard1.61 miles
Boden Street, Chard, TA20 2AX
Tesco Chard (Superstore)1.61 miles
Tapstone Rd, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2LW
Co-op Chard1.66 miles
Chard, TA20 1PT
Londis The Village Shop3.75 miles
Vicarage Hill, Combe St Nicholas, TA20 3LR
Tesco Axminster (Superstore)5.27 miles
Shand Park, West St, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NG
Co-op Axminster5.28 miles
South Street, Axminster, EX13 5AD
Co-op Axminster5.35 miles
Axminster, EX13 5PA
Tesco Ilminster (Superstore)5.43 miles
Shudrick Ln, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0BQ
Co-op Ilminster5.51 miles
Ilminster, TA19 0AH
SPAR Ilminster5.54 miles
59 Station Road, Somerset, TA19 9BG
Londis Kilmington Cross Services Ltd6.17 miles
Kilmington, Axminster, EX13 7RB
Nisa Local7.06 miles
Park View, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8JN
Budgens Crewkerne7.07 miles
16 Falkland Square, South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7JS
Waitrose Crewkerne7.08 miles
South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8DA
Lidl Crewkerne7.13 miles
The George Shopping Centre, Crewkerne, TA18 7LU
Transport
Airport
Exeter International Airport21.89 miles
Bristol International Airport38.42 miles
Cardiff International Airport41.43 miles
Bus Stop
Loveridge Lane (E)0.31 miles
Waterlake Farm (W)0.32 miles
Perry Street Club (W)0.33 miles
Perry Street Club (E)0.34 miles
Church (N)0.44 miles
Waterlake Road (NE)0.45 miles
Waterlake Road (SW)0.45 miles
Tatworth Church (N)0.46 miles
Waterlake Road (NW)0.47 miles
Memorial Hall (NE)0.53 miles
Memorial Hall (SW)0.53 miles
Forton Lane (W)0.57 miles
Swiss Net Uk (SW)0.58 miles
Perry Street (NE)0.58 miles
Three Ways (E)0.60 miles
Linkhay Orchard (NE)0.66 miles
Ferry Port
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal20.26 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing25.44 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing25.46 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing25.58 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing26.06 miles
Exmouth Ferry Landing26.32 miles
Starcross Ferry Landing26.67 miles
Weymouth Ferry Terminal27.58 miles
Teignmouth Ferry Landing32.18 miles
Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing32.40 miles
Minehead Harbour33.85 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour34.58 miles
Torquay - North Quay37.01 miles
Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon37.03 miles
Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal40.43 miles
Clevedon Pier41.11 miles
Railway Station
Axminster Rail Station5.53 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station7.59 miles
Honiton Rail Station11.04 miles
Taunton Rail Station13.65 miles
Feniton Rail Station15.35 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station15.53 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station15.98 miles
Chetnole Rail Station16.43 miles
Thornford Rail Station16.64 miles
Yetminster Rail Station16.65 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station17.28 miles
Bishop's Lydeard17.66 miles
Tiverton Parkway Rail Station18.47 miles
Whimple Rail Station18.60 miles
Bridgwater Rail Station19.21 miles
Sherborne Rail Station20.05 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TA20 2S*)
Number of Properties in Catchment256
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
NEWHAYES FARM, THE DRIFT

CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 4DN		£1,200,000
2024-11-21
otherPropertyType
freehold
MANOR FARM COTTAGE
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2LZ		£310,000
2024-10-18
detached
freehold
EVENLODE
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2NA		£655,000
2024-07-15
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-08-16   £650,000
BROOKMEAD
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2NA		£725,000
2023-10-31
detached
freehold
1, MILL LANE
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2ND		£471,250
2023-10-13
semidetached
freehold
MANOR FARM (HARWOOD HOUSE)
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2LZ		£895,000
2023-03-06
detached
freehold
FORTON MILL, MILL LANE
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2ND		£450,000
2022-07-29
otherPropertyType
freehold
FIELDWAYS, THE DRIFT

CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 4DN		£740,000
2022-05-05
detached
freehold
HERONS, CUFFS MEAD
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2NQ		£585,000
2022-03-21
detached
freehold
MANOR FARM (TYNDALE HOUSE)
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2LZ		£300,000
2021-10-15
detached
freehold
MANOR FARM (WILSONS BARN)
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2LZ		£137,000
2021-05-21
otherPropertyType
freehold
CRUACHAN
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2NA		£387,500
2021-05-17
detached
freehold
10, OLD ORCHARD
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2LX		£275,000
2021-01-22
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-10-23   £249,000
LIFT THE LATCH, BLACKLANDS LANE
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2NF		£565,000
2020-12-08
otherPropertyType
freehold
4, MILL LANE
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2ND		£185,000
2020-11-24
terraced
freehold
Sold 2014-12-08   £152,000
9, OLD ORCHARD
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2LX		£225,000
2020-06-16
semidetached
freehold
QUANTOCKS
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2LY		£344,846
2020-05-22
detached
freehold
MANOR FARM (THE TALL BARN)
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2LZ		£760,000
2020-02-28
detached
freehold
5, CUFFS MEAD
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2NQ		£325,000
2019-11-12
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-07-27   £299,950
OLD MILL (1), MILL LANE
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2ND		£170,000
2019-08-15
otherPropertyType
freehold
WYNYARDS
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2NA		£565,000
2019-07-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-06-29   £395,000
ORCHARDS
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2LZ		£310,000
2019-01-25
terraced
freehold
Sold 2017-10-23   £250,000
FLINT COTTAGE
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2NA		£462,500
2018-10-29
detached
freehold
2, MILL LANE
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2ND		£145,000
2018-08-31
terraced
freehold
12, OLD ORCHARD
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2LX		£240,000
2018-06-29
semidetached
freehold
CHAPEL HOUSE, BLACKLANDS LANE
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2NF		£387,500
2017-08-04
detached
freehold
2, OLD ORCHARD
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2LX		£185,000
2017-05-26
semidetached
freehold
3, SUNSHINE COTTAGES
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2LZ		£152,000
2017-02-10
terraced
freehold
Sold 2012-04-27   £125,000
PASSLANDS
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2LY		£469,200
2016-12-01
detached
freehold
GREYSTONE HOUSE
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2NA		£765,000
2015-12-21
detached
freehold
SPRINGFIELD, 4, CUFFS MEAD
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2NQ		£285,000
2015-08-07
detached
freehold
BOWOOD
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2LZ		£285,000
2015-08-03
detached
freehold
1, SUNSHINE COTTAGES
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2LZ		£197,000
2015-03-20
terraced
freehold
Sold 2011-05-27   £173,000
WOODRIFT
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 4HB		£285,000
2014-07-15
terraced
freehold
THREE WAYS
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2NA		£277,000
2014-02-18
detached
freehold
NUTSHOLE FARM, THE DRIFT

CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 4DW		£480,000
2014-02-04
detached
freehold
LITTLE ORCHARD
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 4HD		£664,250
2013-10-10
detached
freehold
2, SUNSHINE COTTAGES
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2LZ		£125,000
2013-07-19
terraced
freehold
WOODSIDE COTTAGE
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 4HB		£250,000
2013-06-21
terraced
freehold
ROBIN HILL
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 4HD		£380,000
2013-04-22
detached
freehold
LORDSLEAZE COTTAGE (1), HENDERSON DRIVE

CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2HW		£195,000
2011-12-09
semidetached
freehold
WAYFARERS
FORTON
CHARD
SOMERSET
TA20 2NB		£237,000
2011-09-29
detached
freehold
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