Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA20 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA20 1AB.

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Population

372

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BA20 1AB's 58% ownership and 35-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA20 1AB is an active urban area located 0.3km from Huish in Yeovil. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Yeovil South ward and the Yeovil constituency.

This is a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for BA20 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00148967 (shared with 296 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA20 1AB. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BA20 1AB is above average at 115 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences197
Anti-social behaviour125
Public order85
Shoplifting81
Other theft34

school Local Schools

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Huish Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils0.2 km
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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils0.6 km
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St Gildas Catholic Primary School

Good0.7 km
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South Somerset Partnership School

Good21 pupils0.9 km
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Reckleford Infant School and Nursery

Good123 pupils1.0 km
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Westfield Academy

Good1029 pupils1.3 km
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Preston School Academy

Good923 pupils1.3 km
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St. Michael's Academy

Good249 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Compass Group Uk & Ireland (Shop 3)0.6 km
  • Montague's Off Licence0.2 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.7 km
  • Blacks0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • + 41 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Preston Hotel0.9 km
  • The Keep0.5 km
  • Terrace Lodge Hotel1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Quicksilver Mail0.9 km
  • Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.7 km
  • Black Horse0.7 km
  • Chicago Rock Cafe0.8 km
  • Coopers Mill0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • Coffee Shop - Compass Group Uk & Ireland0.6 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd1.0 km
  • Akash Indian Restaurant & Takeaway1.0 km
  • Castello0.4 km
  • Cineworld Multiplex Cinema1.0 km
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Earls Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • IDAMI0.7 km
  • Magic Spice0.4 km
  • Mukta Balti0.7 km
  • Star Take Away0.8 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil0.4 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill1.8 km
  • Yeovil Junction2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Queensway Place Tesco0.2 km
  • Beer Street0.3 km
  • West Street0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Seaton Road0.3 km