Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

BA20 1DY House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

BA20 1DY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1DY 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.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (162 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 1DY 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 1DY. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near BA20 1DY are high at 162 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 offences236
Anti-social behaviour199
Shoplifting177
Public order125
Other theft48

school Local Schools

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Huish Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils0.3 km
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St Gildas Catholic Primary School

Good0.4 km
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South Somerset Partnership School

Good21 pupils0.6 km
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Reckleford Infant School and Nursery

Good123 pupils0.7 km
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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils0.8 km
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St. Michael's Academy

Good249 pupils1.0 km
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Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy

Requires Improvement167 pupils1.2 km
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Milford Infants' School

Good261 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Compass Group Uk & Ireland (Shop 3)0.9 km
  • Montague's Off Licence0.5 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.8 km
  • Carol Waterman0.7 km
  • Shelley's Zebra Hub0.4 km
  • + 43 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.8 km
  • Beehive Inn0.4 km
  • Club Neo0.6 km
  • The Pall Tavern0.3 km
  • Yeovil Masonic Hall0.3 km
  • + 12 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Coffee Shop - Compass Group Uk & Ireland0.9 km
  • ASK Italian also trades as Coco Di Mama0.2 km
  • Bombay Dining Indian Restaurant0.5 km
  • Cafe 500.2 km
  • Cafe Nero0.3 km
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Farm Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Bamboo Garden Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Choi's Kitchen0.3 km
  • Mandarin Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Massala Express0.7 km
  • MC Kat Ltd0.6 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Terrace Lodge Hotel0.7 km
  • The Keep0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil0.3 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill1.6 km
  • Yeovil Junction2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Kingston For Hospital0.2 km
  • Queensway Place Tesco0.2 km
  • Yeovil Hospital0.2 km
  • Denners0.2 km