Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

WEST PARK, BA20 1DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST PARK, BA20 1DE.

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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 1DE 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

BA20 1DE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 67.0% year-on-year.

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

BA20 1DE is a mixed residential area on West Park, 0.3km from Huish in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil South ward and the Yeovil constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA20, BA20 1DE offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, down 67.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA20 1DE 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 1DE. 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

Flat

£ 180,000

3 sales · Mean £ 170,666

Semi-Detached

£ 545,000

1 sales · Mean £ 545,000

Detached

£ 480,000

5 sales · Mean £ 468,100

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

Crime around BA20 1DE is moderate at 85 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences113
Shoplifting69
Anti-social behaviour47
Public order33
Other theft20

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

Good0.8 km
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Westfield Academy

Good1029 pupils1.0 km
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South Somerset Partnership School

Good21 pupils1.0 km
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Preston School Academy

Good923 pupils1.1 km
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Reckleford Infant School and Nursery

Good123 pupils1.2 km
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Milford Infants' School

Good261 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Compass Group Uk & Ireland (Shop 3)0.7 km
  • Montague's Off Licence0.3 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.4 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • Carol Waterman0.4 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Preston Hotel0.6 km
  • The Keep0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.4 km
  • Beehive Inn0.3 km
  • Yeovil Bowls and Squash Club0.4 km
  • Yeovil Conservative Club0.4 km
  • Yeovil Sports & Social Club1.0 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Coffee Shop - Compass Group Uk & Ireland0.7 km
  • Boswells Cafe0.9 km
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • COSTA Limited0.8 km
  • Pizza Pasta Mondo0.6 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Bamboo Garden Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Metro Kitchen0.5 km
  • Take No Wrap0.9 km
  • The Original Charcoal Grill0.6 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.4 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil0.4 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill2.0 km
  • Yeovil Junction2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Yeovil Cemetery0.2 km
  • Yeovil Cemetery0.2 km
  • British Legion0.3 km
  • British Legion0.3 km
  • West Street0.4 km