Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

PRESTON ROAD, BA21 3AF House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 3AF 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

BA21 3AF is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

BA21 3AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Preston Road, 0.4km from Summerlands in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil South ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For families considering a move, BA21 3AF represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £283k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3AF 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 3AF. 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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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

3 sales · Mean £ 242,666

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

BA21 3AF has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences108
Public order30
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson16
Other crime7

school Local Schools

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Huish Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils0.4 km
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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils0.4 km
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Westfield Academy

Good1029 pupils0.8 km
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St Gildas Catholic Primary School

Good0.9 km
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Preston School Academy

Good923 pupils1.0 km
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South Somerset Partnership School

Good21 pupils1.1 km
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Milford Junior School

Good403 pupils1.1 km
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Milford Infants' School

Good261 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Compass Group Uk & Ireland (Shop 3)0.8 km
  • Montague's Off Licence0.5 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.2 km
  • Carol Waterman0.5 km
  • Shelley's Zebra Hub0.2 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Preston Hotel0.4 km
  • The Keep1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.2 km
  • Beehive Inn0.5 km
  • Yeovil Bowls and Squash Club0.5 km
  • Yeovil Conservative Club0.5 km
  • Yeovil Sports & Social Club0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Coffee Shop - Compass Group Uk & Ireland0.8 km
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • COSTA Limited0.9 km
  • Pizza Pasta Mondo0.7 km
  • SOUVLAKI.GR0.7 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH1.0 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Bamboo Garden Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Metro Kitchen0.7 km
  • The Original Charcoal Grill0.7 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.6 km
  • Golden Valley0.4 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil0.4 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill2.1 km
  • Yeovil Junction3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • British Legion0.1 km
  • British Legion0.1 km
  • Yeovil Cemetery0.2 km
  • Yeovil Cemetery0.2 km
  • Westfield Grove0.3 km