Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

PRESTON ROAD, BA21 3AE House Prices & Local Information

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

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

248

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA21 3AE 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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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BA21 3AE's low deprivation rank, 60% ownership, and £600k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £600k. Property prices are trending up 40.0% year-on-year.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £600k, up 40.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3AE are sourced from Output Area E00148988 (shared with 8 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 3AE. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.8%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 500,000

3 sales · Mean £ 516,666

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

Crime around BA21 3AE is moderate at 68 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 offences95
Shoplifting70
Anti-social behaviour39
Public order27
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Huish Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.8 km
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South Somerset Partnership School

Good21 pupils1.1 km
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Preston School Academy

Good923 pupils1.1 km
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Milford Infants' School

Good261 pupils1.1 km
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Milford Junior School

Good403 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Compass Group Uk & Ireland (Shop 3)0.8 km
  • Montague's Off Licence0.4 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.3 km
  • Carol Waterman0.5 km
  • Shelley's Zebra Hub0.2 km
  • + 34 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Preston Hotel0.5 km
  • The Keep0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.3 km
  • Beehive Inn0.4 km
  • Yeovil Bowls and Squash Club0.4 km
  • Yeovil Conservative Club0.4 km
  • Yeovil Sports & Social Club0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Coffee Shop - Compass Group Uk & Ireland0.8 km
  • Boswells Cafe1.0 km
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • COSTA Limited0.8 km
  • Pizza Pasta Mondo0.7 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH1.0 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Bamboo Garden Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Metro Kitchen0.6 km
  • Take No Wrap1.0 km
  • The Original Charcoal Grill0.7 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.5 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil0.3 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill2.0 km
  • Yeovil Junction3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Yeovil Cemetery0.1 km
  • Yeovil Cemetery0.1 km
  • British Legion0.2 km
  • British Legion0.2 km
  • Yeovil College0.4 km