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.
BA20 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA20 1BS.
231
52
£ 45,200 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Huish Primary School
Oaklands Primary School
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
South Somerset Partnership School
Westfield Academy
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
Preston School Academy
Milford Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Preston Hotel0.7 km
- The Keep0.7 km
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: BA201BS · Data under Open Government Licence