BA20 1DL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Yeovil in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil South ward and the Yeovil constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BA20 1DL offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (152 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BA20 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00186611 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA20 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA20 1DL.
185
37
£ 43,500 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA20 1DL spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA20 1DL. The average age is 37.4. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BA20 1DL are high at 152 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
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
Oaklands Primary School
South Somerset Partnership School
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
St. Michael's Academy
Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy
Westfield Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Compass Group Uk & Ireland (Shop 3)0.8 km
- Montague's Off Licence0.4 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.8 km
- Blacks0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Preston Hotel1.0 km
- The Keep0.4 km
- Terrace Lodge Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.8 km
- Black Horse0.5 km
- Chicago Rock Cafe0.7 km
- Coopers Mill0.6 km
- JD Wetherspoon Plc (William Dampier)0.7 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Coffee Shop - Compass Group Uk & Ireland0.8 km
- Akash Indian Restaurant & Takeaway0.8 km
- Castello0.2 km
- Cineworld Multiplex Cinema0.8 km
- Coffee #10.5 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
- Farm Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco0.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Earls Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- Golden River (Wyndham)0.8 km
- IDAMI0.6 km
- Magic Spice0.2 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yeovil0.3 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill1.7 km
- Yeovil Junction2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Queensway Place Tesco0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Denners0.2 km
- Kingston For Hospital0.3 km
- Yeovil Hospital0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA201DL · Data under Open Government Licence