BA20 1BB is a mixed residential area on Orchard Street, 0.1km from Huish in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil South ward and the Yeovil constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BA20 1BB offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA20 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00148962 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD STREET, BA20 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD STREET, BA20 1BB.
288
37
£ 45,200 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BA20 1BB's 54% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 7.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA20 1BB. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 172,500
24 sales · Mean £ 167,204
Semi-Detached
£ 144,000
5 sales · Mean £ 142,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA20 1BB is above average at 91 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.
school Local Schools
Huish Primary School
Oaklands Primary School
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
South Somerset Partnership School
Preston School Academy
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
Holy Trinity Church School
Westfield Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Compass Group Uk & Ireland (Shop 3)0.4 km
- Montague's Off Licence0.1 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.7 km
- Blacks0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Preston Hotel0.8 km
- The Keep0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Quicksilver Mail0.8 km
- Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.7 km
- Black Horse0.9 km
- Chicago Rock Cafe1.0 km
- Coopers Mill0.6 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Coffee Shop - Compass Group Uk & Ireland0.4 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- Castello0.6 km
- Coffee #10.8 km
- Cow and Apple0.6 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Earls Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- IDAMI0.8 km
- Magic Spice0.6 km
- Mukta Balti0.8 km
- Star Take Away1.0 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yeovil0.6 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill2.0 km
- Yeovil Junction2.7 km
Bus Stops
- West Street0.1 km
- Beer Street0.2 km
- Seaton Road0.2 km
- Garage0.3 km
- Preston Grove Surgery0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA201BB · Data under Open Government Licence