BA20 1BY is a mixed residential area on Carisbrooke Gardens, 0.2km from Huish in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil South ward and the Yeovil constituency.
For families considering a move, BA20 1BY represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £277k, down 6.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA20 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00148994 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARISBROOKE GARDENS, BA20 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARISBROOKE GARDENS, BA20 1BY.
231
52
£ 45,200 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA20 1BY 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA20 1BY spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 6.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA20 1BY. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 205,000
7 sales · Mean £ 228,992
Terraced
£ 185,000
1 sales · Mean £ 185,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA20 1BY is above average at 106 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
St. Michael's Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Compass Group Uk & Ireland (Shop 3)0.6 km
- Montague's Off Licence0.2 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.6 km
- Blacks0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Preston Hotel0.7 km
- The Keep0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Quicksilver Mail1.0 km
- Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.6 km
- Black Horse0.7 km
- Chicago Rock Cafe0.9 km
- Coopers Mill0.7 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Coffee Shop - Compass Group Uk & Ireland0.6 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd1.0 km
- Castello0.5 km
- Coffee #10.7 km
- Cow and Apple0.5 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.7 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
- Yeovil0.4 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill1.9 km
- Yeovil Junction2.8 km
Bus Stops
- West Street0.3 km
- Queensway Place Tesco0.3 km
- Beer Street0.3 km
- Yeovil Cemetery0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA201BY · Data under Open Government Licence