Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

HUISH, BA20 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUISH, BA20 1AQ.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

56%

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

BA20 1AQ is an established family neighbourhood — 62% 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 £162k.

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

BA20 1AQ is an active urban area on Huish, 0.3km from Huish in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil South ward and the Yeovil constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 0.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA20 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00148985 (shared with 12 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 1AQ. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 175,000

3 sales · Mean £ 175,000

Flat

£ 100,000

7 sales · Mean £ 104,932

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

Crime around BA20 1AQ is above average at 118 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 offences206
Anti-social behaviour126
Public order86
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 pupils1.2 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 Hotel0.8 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
restaurant

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
  • West Street0.3 km
  • Beer Street0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Seaton Road0.4 km