Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

HUISH GARDENS, BA20 1BT House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

287

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BA20 1BT 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. Property prices are trending up 57.7% year-on-year.

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

BA20 1BT is a mixed residential area on Huish Gardens, 0.2km from Huish in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil South ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For families considering a move, BA20 1BT 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 is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 57.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA20 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00148985 (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 1BT. 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

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 160,000

5 sales · Mean £ 172,690

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

Crime around BA20 1BT is moderate at 79 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 offences143
Anti-social behaviour75
Shoplifting71
Public order44
Criminal damage and arson25

school Local Schools

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Huish Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils0.1 km
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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils0.4 km
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St Gildas Catholic Primary School

Good0.8 km
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South Somerset Partnership School

Good21 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.1 km
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Milford Infants' School

Good261 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Compass Group Uk & Ireland (Shop 3)0.6 km
  • Montague's Off Licence0.1 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.5 km
  • Blacks0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • + 39 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Quicksilver Mail1.0 km
  • Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.5 km
  • Black Horse0.7 km
  • Chicago Rock Cafe0.9 km
  • Coopers Mill0.7 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Coffee Shop - Compass Group Uk & Ireland0.6 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd1.0 km
  • Castello0.5 km
  • Coffee #10.7 km
  • Cow and Apple0.6 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.7 km
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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

  • Yeovil0.4 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill2.0 km
  • Yeovil Junction2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • West Street0.3 km
  • Queensway Place Tesco0.3 km
  • Beer Street0.3 km
  • Preston Grove Surgery0.4 km
  • Preston Grove Surgery0.4 km