Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

PRESTON ROAD, BA21 3AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTON ROAD, BA21 3AD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

386

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BA21 3AD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £567k, 69% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £567k. Property prices are trending up 254.0% year-on-year.

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

BA21 3AD is a mixed residential area on Preston Road, 0.4km from Hollands in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil Central ward and the Yeovil constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £567k, up 254.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3AD are sourced from Output Area E00148991 (shared with 21 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 BA21 3AD. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 885,000

1 sales · Mean £ 885,000

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

Crime around BA21 3AD is above average at 94 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 offences149
Shoplifting70
Anti-social behaviour55
Public order45
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Huish Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils0.3 km
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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils0.6 km
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St Gildas Catholic Primary School

Good0.6 km
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South Somerset Partnership School

Good21 pupils0.9 km
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Reckleford Infant School and Nursery

Good123 pupils1.0 km
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Milford Infants' School

Good261 pupils1.0 km
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Milford Junior School

Good403 pupils1.0 km
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Westfield Academy

Good1029 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Compass Group Uk & Ireland (Shop 3)1.0 km
  • Montague's Off Licence0.5 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.4 km
  • Carol Waterman0.7 km
  • Shelley's Zebra Hub0.2 km
  • + 40 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Preston Hotel0.7 km
  • The Keep0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.4 km
  • Beehive Inn0.5 km
  • The 94 Club1.0 km
  • Yeovil Bowls and Squash Club0.2 km
  • Yeovil Conservative Club0.2 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Coffee Shop - Compass Group Uk & Ireland1.0 km
  • Boswells Cafe0.8 km
  • Burger King0.7 km
  • COSTA Limited0.7 km
  • Kaspas Dessert Parlour1.0 km
  • + 32 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Bamboo Garden Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Metro Kitchen0.4 km
  • Take No Wrap0.8 km
  • The Original Charcoal Grill0.6 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.4 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil0.2 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill1.8 km
  • Yeovil Junction3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Yeovil Cemetery0.1 km
  • Yeovil Cemetery0.1 km
  • Sparrow Road0.2 km
  • Yeovil Hospital0.3 km
  • Kingston For Hospital0.3 km