Area Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA20 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BA20 postcode area.

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Population

11,830

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,925 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

BA20 is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £212k. Property prices are trending down 30.8% year-on-year.

home £212,888 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA20 is a postcode district in South Somerset, South West, covering 495 active and 297 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BA20 (28%) is characterised by a transitional inner-city area with high Eastern European residency, alongside a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing (13%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes BA20 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BA20 are around £212k, down 30.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BA20 at 650 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BA20 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2433
Anti-social behaviour1328
Shoplifting1254
Public order1056
Criminal damage and arson506

school Local Schools

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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils
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Huish Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils
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Holy Trinity Church School

Outstanding404 pupils
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Farmborough Church Primary School

Outstanding176 pupils
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Inadequate147 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Ceres Natural Foods Ltd
  • Pure Nutrition
  • Rexel UK Ltd
  • Serco Ltd
  • 7 Days Ltd Market
  • + 48 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • Bread
  • Tesco
  • Akash Indian Restaurant & Takeaway
  • ASK Italian also trades as Coco Di Mama
  • Bombay Dining Indian Restaurant
  • + 52 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Quicksilver Mail
  • Railway Hotel
  • The 94 Club
  • The Armoury Inn
  • The Bell Inn (Hungry Horse)
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd & Petrol Station
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC
  • Lidl UK GmbH
  • Marks & Spencer
  • Tesco
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Bamboo Garden Chinese Takeaway
  • Busy Bees Takeaway
  • Chicken Shack Yeovil Ltd
  • Choi's Kitchen
  • Domino's Pizza
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Manor Hotel
  • Preston Hotel
  • Terrace Lodge Hotel
  • The Keep