BA20 1BD is a mixed residential area on Huish, 0.2km from Huish in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil South ward and the Yeovil constituency.
For families considering a move, BA20 1BD represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BA20 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00148985 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUISH, BA20 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUISH, BA20 1BD.
287
44
£ 45,200 /yr
56%
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
BA20 1BD 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. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA20 1BD. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 143,750
4 sales · Mean £ 141,250
Flat
£ 105,000
6 sales · Mean £ 106,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA20 1BD is above average at 98 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
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
Westfield Academy
Preston School Academy
Holy Trinity Church School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Compass Group Uk & Ireland (Shop 3)0.5 km
- Montague's Off Licence0.1 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.6 km
- Blacks0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Preston Hotel0.8 km
- The Keep0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Quicksilver Mail0.9 km
- Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.6 km
- Black Horse0.7 km
- Chicago Rock Cafe0.9 km
- Coopers Mill0.6 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Coffee Shop - Compass Group Uk & Ireland0.5 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- Castello0.5 km
- Coffee #10.7 km
- Cow and Apple0.5 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Earls Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- IDAMI0.8 km
- Magic Spice0.5 km
- Mukta Balti0.8 km
- Star Take Away0.9 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yeovil0.5 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill1.9 km
- Yeovil Junction2.7 km
Bus Stops
- West Street0.2 km
- Queensway Place Tesco0.3 km
- Beer Street0.3 km
- Seaton Road0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA201BD · Data under Open Government Licence