Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA20 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA20 1DL.

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Population

185

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

69%

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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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British84.2%
Asian / British Asian13.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences226
Anti-social behaviour169
Shoplifting136
Public order103
Other theft41

school Local Schools

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Huish Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils0.2 km
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St Gildas Catholic Primary School

Good0.6 km
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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils0.7 km
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South Somerset Partnership School

Good21 pupils0.7 km
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Reckleford Infant School and Nursery

Good123 pupils0.9 km
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St. Michael's Academy

Good249 pupils1.1 km
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Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy

Requires Improvement167 pupils1.3 km
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Westfield Academy

Good1029 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Preston Hotel1.0 km
  • The Keep0.4 km
  • Terrace Lodge Hotel0.8 km
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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

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
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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
fastfood

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