Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

HUISH, BA20 1BG House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 35, BA20 1BG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 8.1% year-on-year.

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

BA20 1BG is a mixed residential area on Huish, 0.1km from Huish in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil South ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For families considering a move, BA20 1BG represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £101k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA20 1BG 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 1BG. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 109,999

5 sales · Mean £ 115,599

Flat

£ 75,000

4 sales · Mean £ 73,750

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

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

Crime around BA20 1BG is moderate at 87 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 offences148
Anti-social behaviour77
Shoplifting71
Public order54
Criminal damage and arson24

school Local Schools

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Huish Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils0.2 km
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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils0.4 km
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St Gildas Catholic Primary School

Good0.9 km
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South Somerset Partnership School

Good21 pupils1.0 km
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Reckleford Infant School and Nursery

Good123 pupils1.2 km
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Preston School Academy

Good923 pupils1.2 km
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Westfield Academy

Good1029 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Trinity Church School

Outstanding404 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Compass Group Uk & Ireland (Shop 3)0.5 km
  • Montague's Off Licence0.1 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.7 km
  • Blacks0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • + 40 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Preston Hotel0.8 km
  • The Keep0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Coffee Shop - Compass Group Uk & Ireland0.5 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
  • Castello0.5 km
  • Coffee #10.7 km
  • Cow and Apple0.6 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Earls Sandwich Bar0.7 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 Mill2.0 km
  • Yeovil Junction2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • West Street0.2 km
  • Beer Street0.2 km
  • Seaton Road0.3 km
  • Queensway Place Tesco0.3 km
  • Preston Grove Surgery0.3 km