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.

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School
Tatworth Primary School	0.59 miles
School Lane, Tatworth, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2RX
Manor Court Community Primary School	1.50 miles
Duck Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2ES
Chard School	1.61 miles
Monmouth House, Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA
St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy	1.77 miles
Chardstock, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7BJ
Avishayes Community Primary School	1.79 miles
Fairway Rise, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1NS
Holyrood Academy	1.87 miles
Zembard Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1JL
The Redstart Primary School	2.19 miles
Redstart Road, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1SD
Winsham Primary School	2.60 miles
Church Street, Winsham, Chard, Somerset, TA20 4HU
3 Dimensions	2.85 miles
Chardleigh House, Chardleigh Green, Wadeford, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3AJ
Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	3.15 miles
Chard Street, Thorncombe, Chard, Somerset, TA20 4NE
All Saints Church of England Primary School	3.59 miles
All Saints, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7LX
Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School	3.68 miles
Combe St Nicholas, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3NG
Hawkchurch Church of England School	3.70 miles
Hawkchurch, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5XD
Membury Primary Academy	3.95 miles
Membury, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7AF
Marshwood CofE Primary Academy	5.07 miles
Marshwood, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5QA
The Axe Valley Community College	5.09 miles
Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5EA

Clinic
Bracken House (Community & Choose & Book)	1.63 miles
Crewkerne Rd, Crewkerne Road, Crewkerne, TA20 1YA
Chard Dental Access Centre	2.40 miles
21 Leach Road, Chard Business Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FA
Somerset Primary Healthcare	2.40 miles
Lentells Limited, 17-18 Leach Road, Chard Business Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FA
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Axminster	5.32 miles
The Guildhall, West Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NX
Lyme NHS Clinical Services	8.38 miles
Lyme Community Care Centre, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3LS
Seaton Hospital	11.01 miles
Valley View Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2UU
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Honiton	11.10 miles
121 High Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1LS
Elizabeth House (Evergreen)	12.81 miles
Fons George, Wilton Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3SA
About Health HQ	12.97 miles
Telemedic House, 10 Billetfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3NN
Parkgate House	12.98 miles
East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3EX
Community Services (Parkgate House)	12.98 miles
East Reach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3EX
Learning Disabilities	12.99 miles
Future 4, Six Acres Resource Centre, Roman Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2BD
Six Acres Resource Centre	12.99 miles
Roman Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2BD
Contraceptive & Sexual Health Service	13.13 miles
7 The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4EA
Occupational Health	13.25 miles
Mill Stream House, Castle Street, Taunton, TA1 4AS
Millstream House	13.25 miles
Millstream Business Park, Castle Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AS

GP
Tawstock Medical Centre	1.36 miles
St Mary`s Crescent, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2DZ
Springmead Surgery	1.52 miles
Summerfields Road, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2EW
Essex House Medical Centre	1.61 miles
59 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA
Summervale Medical Centre	5.24 miles
Canal Way, Ilminster, Somerset, Somerset, TA19 9FE
The Meadows Surgery	5.26 miles
Canal Way, Ilminster Medical Centre, Canal Way, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9FE
Axminster Medical Practice	5.32 miles
St Thomas Court, Church Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AG
Church View Medical Centre	5.86 miles
Broadway Road, Broadway, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9RX
Crewkerne Health Centre	6.89 miles
Middle Path, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8BX
West One Surgery	6.96 miles
West Street, West Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8AY
The Charmouth Medical Practice	8.01 miles
Littlehurst Surgery, The Street, Charmouth, Dorset, DT6 6PE
LYME REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE	8.38 miles
Lyme Regis Medical Centre, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3LS
Churchinford	8.48 miles
Fairfield Green, Churchinford, Somerset, TA3 7RR
The Lyme Bay Practice	8.55 miles
Kent House Health Centre, Silver Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3HT
Tunnel Road Surgery Beaminster	9.32 miles
Tunnel Road Surgery, 24 Tunnel Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3AB
Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice	9.37 miles
Grove Hill, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6ET
South Petherton Surgery	9.62 miles
South Petherton Medical Centre, Bernard Way, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5EG

Hospital
Chard Community Hospital	1.66 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
Axminster Community Hospital	5.08 miles
Chard Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DU
Crewkerne Community Hospital	6.89 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
South Petherton Community Hospital	9.57 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Bridport Community Hospital	10.88 miles
Hospital Lane, North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Greenfields Day Hospital	10.88 miles
Hospital Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Seaton Hospital	11.01 miles
Valley View Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2UU
Honiton Hospital	11.07 miles
Marlpits Road, Honiton, EX14 2DE
Musgrove Park Hospital	13.37 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Nuffield Health, Taunton Hospital	14.59 miles
Staplegrove Elm, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AN
Wellington Community Hospital	14.92 miles
Bulford,, TA21 8QQ
Yeovil District Hospital	15.20 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Dene Barton Community Hospital	16.41 miles
Dene Road,, TA4 1DD
Ottery St Mary Hospital	16.51 miles
Keegan Close, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1DN
Sidmouth Hospital	17.25 miles
All Saints Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8EN
Bridgwater Community Hospital	19.85 miles
Bridgwater Community Hospital, Bower Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GU

Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy	1.56 miles
Unit 1 Stringfellows Gall, Holyrood Street, Chard, TA20 2AJ
Lloydspharmacy	1.61 miles
59 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA
Boots	1.67 miles
5 Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PH
Ac Coates Appliance Pharmacy	4.68 miles
2 Greenpark Avenue, Exeter, Devon, EX13 3PJ
Morton's Pharmacy	5.23 miles
Trinity Square, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AN
Boots	5.23 miles
Trinity Square, Axminster, EX13 5AP
Minster Pharmacy	5.46 miles
15 Silver Street, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0DH
Boots	5.50 miles
6 East Street, Ilminster, TA19 0AJ
Crewkerne Pharmacy	6.89 miles
Crewkerne Health Centre, Middle Path, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8BX
The Co-Operative Pharmacy	6.89 miles
The Pharmacy, Middle Path, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8BG
Boots	7.04 miles
8 - 10 Market Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7LA
Merriott Pharmacy	7.76 miles
2 Broadway, Merriott, TA16 5NQ
The Pharmacy	8.04 miles
Charmouth Pharmacy, The Street, Charmouth, Nr. Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6PX
Lloydspharmacy	8.38 miles
The Pharmacy, Lyme Regis Comm Care Ctr, Uplyme Road, DT7 3LS
Boots	8.73 miles
45 Broad Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3QF
Boots	9.07 miles
6 Market Square, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5BT

Park
FORDE ABBEY (Grade II* Listed)	1.78 miles
CHARD RESERVOIR	2.40 miles
CRICKET HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)	2.92 miles
WAYFORD MANOR (Grade II Listed)	4.48 miles
DONYATT RECREATIONAL AREA	5.08 miles
HINTON HOUSE (Grade II Listed)	5.95 miles
TRINITY HILL	6.57 miles
BARRINGTON HILL	6.94 miles
BINCOMBE BEECHES	7.24 miles
BICKENHALL ORCHARD	7.90 miles
BLACKDOWN HILLS	7.99 miles
HORN PARK QUARRY	8.09 miles
OTTERHEAD LAKES	8.24 miles
BARRINGTON COURT (Grade II* Listed)	8.49 miles
WEST DORSET	8.92 miles
HATCH (BEAUCHAMP) COURT (Grade II Listed)	9.51 miles

Groceries
Sainsbury's Chard	1.60 miles
Holyrood Street, Chard, TA20 2AJ
Lidl Chard	1.61 miles
Boden Street, Chard, TA20 2AX
Tesco Chard (Superstore)	1.61 miles
Tapstone Rd, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2LW
Co-op Chard	1.66 miles
Chard, TA20 1PT
Londis The Village Shop	3.75 miles
Vicarage Hill, Combe St Nicholas, TA20 3LR
Tesco Axminster (Superstore)	5.27 miles
Shand Park, West St, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NG
Co-op Axminster	5.28 miles
South Street, Axminster, EX13 5AD
Co-op Axminster	5.35 miles
Axminster, EX13 5PA
Tesco Ilminster (Superstore)	5.43 miles
Shudrick Ln, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0BQ
Co-op Ilminster	5.51 miles
Ilminster, TA19 0AH
SPAR Ilminster	5.54 miles
59 Station Road, Somerset, TA19 9BG
Londis Kilmington Cross Services Ltd	6.17 miles
Kilmington, Axminster, EX13 7RB
Nisa Local	7.06 miles
Park View, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8JN
Budgens Crewkerne	7.07 miles
16 Falkland Square, South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7JS
Waitrose Crewkerne	7.08 miles
South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8DA
Lidl Crewkerne	7.13 miles
The George Shopping Centre, Crewkerne, TA18 7LU

Airport
Exeter International Airport	21.89 miles
Bristol International Airport	38.42 miles
Cardiff International Airport	41.43 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 Terminal	20.26 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing	25.44 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing	25.46 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing	25.58 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing	26.06 miles
Exmouth Ferry Landing	26.32 miles
Starcross Ferry Landing	26.67 miles
Weymouth Ferry Terminal	27.58 miles
Teignmouth Ferry Landing	32.18 miles
Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing	32.40 miles
Minehead Harbour	33.85 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour	34.58 miles
Torquay - North Quay	37.01 miles
Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon	37.03 miles
Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal	40.43 miles
Clevedon Pier	41.11 miles

Railway Station
Axminster Rail Station	5.53 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station	7.59 miles
Honiton Rail Station	11.04 miles
Taunton Rail Station	13.65 miles
Feniton Rail Station	15.35 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station	15.53 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station	15.98 miles
Chetnole Rail Station	16.43 miles
Thornford Rail Station	16.64 miles
Yetminster Rail Station	16.65 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station	17.28 miles
Bishop's Lydeard	17.66 miles
Tiverton Parkway Rail Station	18.47 miles
Whimple Rail Station	18.60 miles
Bridgwater Rail Station	19.21 miles
Sherborne Rail Station	20.05 miles

Flood Risk Per Year (TA20 2S*)
Number of Properties in Catchment	256
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

THE LARCHES FORTON CHARD SOMERSET TA20 2NB	£470,000 2025-02-28 detached freehold
WAGTAILS, BLACKLANDS LANE FORTON CHARD SOMERSET TA20 2NF	£285,000 2024-11-29 detached freehold
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
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
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