Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA20 1AN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

286

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

57%

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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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BA20 1AN — age 34, 46% ownership, 33% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

BA20 1AN is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Hendford in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil South ward and the Yeovil constituency.

Within the BA20 district, this postcode is characterised by residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for BA20 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00148970 (shared with 16 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 1AN. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around BA20 1AN is above average at 109 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 offences139
Anti-social behaviour86
Shoplifting75
Public order63
Criminal damage and arson26

school Local Schools

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Huish Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils0.5 km
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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils0.7 km
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St Gildas Catholic Primary School

Good1.0 km
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South Somerset Partnership School

Good21 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Trinity Church School

Outstanding404 pupils1.1 km
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Reckleford Infant School and Nursery

Good123 pupils1.2 km
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Preston School Academy

Good923 pupils1.4 km
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Westfield Academy

Good1029 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Compass Group Uk & Ireland (Shop 3)0.4 km
  • Montague's Off Licence0.3 km
  • Slimming World Franchise1.0 km
  • Blacks0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • + 40 more
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Quicksilver Mail0.6 km
  • Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club1.0 km
  • Black Horse0.9 km
  • Chicago Rock Cafe0.9 km
  • Coopers Mill0.4 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Coffee Shop - Compass Group Uk & Ireland0.4 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
  • Castello0.6 km
  • Coffee #10.7 km
  • Cow and Apple0.6 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Busy Bees Takeaway1.0 km
  • Earls Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • IDAMI0.8 km
  • Magic Spice0.7 km
  • Mukta Balti0.8 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Keep0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil0.7 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill2.0 km
  • Yeovil Junction2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Beer Street0.1 km
  • Garage0.2 km
  • Garage0.2 km
  • Seaton Road0.2 km
  • Hendford Surgery0.3 km