Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA20 1BS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

231

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BA20 1BS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BA20 1BS — age 52, 73% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA20 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00148994 (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 1BS. The average age is 52.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

Crime around BA20 1BS is above average at 103 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 offences192
Anti-social behaviour95
Shoplifting76
Public order59
Other theft30

school Local Schools

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Huish Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils0.1 km
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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils0.5 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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Westfield Academy

Good1029 pupils1.1 km
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Reckleford Infant School and Nursery

Good123 pupils1.1 km
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Preston School Academy

Good923 pupils1.2 km
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Milford Infants' School

Good261 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Compass Group Uk & Ireland (Shop 3)0.7 km
  • Montague's Off Licence0.3 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.5 km
  • Blacks0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • + 41 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.5 km
  • Black Horse0.7 km
  • Chicago Rock Cafe0.9 km
  • Coopers Mill0.8 km
  • JD Wetherspoon Plc (William Dampier)1.0 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Coffee Shop - Compass Group Uk & Ireland0.7 km
  • Castello0.4 km
  • Coffee #10.7 km
  • Cow and Apple0.5 km
  • Daniel Sushi0.8 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
  • Co-op1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Earls Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • IDAMI0.8 km
  • Magic Spice0.4 km
  • Mukta Balti0.8 km
  • Star Take Away0.9 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil0.3 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill1.9 km
  • Yeovil Junction2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Yeovil Cemetery0.3 km
  • Yeovil Cemetery0.3 km
  • Queensway Place Tesco0.3 km
  • Kingston For Hospital0.3 km
  • Yeovil Hospital0.4 km