Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

ST JAMES'S CLOSE, BA21 3AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES'S CLOSE, BA21 3AH.

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Population

477

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
workEmployment
9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

BA21 3AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BA21 3AH is a safe, established residential area on St James'S Close, 0.3km from Preston Plucknett in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil West ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For serious buyers, BA21 3AH is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3AH are sourced from Output Area E00148964 (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 3AH. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 275,000

2 sales · Mean £ 275,000

Semi-Detached

£ 273,000

3 sales · Mean £ 267,666

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

BA21 3AH has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting57
Violence and sexual offences50
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order15
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Preston School Academy

Good923 pupils0.4 km
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Preston CofE Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils0.5 km
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Westfield Academy

Good1029 pupils1.0 km
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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils1.1 km
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Kingfisher Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils1.4 km
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Holy Trinity Church School

Outstanding404 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Pete's Bun Shop0.6 km
  • Poundland0.6 km
  • The End of the World Reading Club0.4 km
  • Vista 4 Ltd1.0 km
  • Star Plus Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Preston Hotel1.0 km
  • Yeovil Premier Inn1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • ROYAL STANDARD0.8 km
  • The Arrow0.6 km
  • The Bell Inn (Hungry Horse)0.2 km
  • Airfield Tavern0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Baxter Storey at Screwfix Direct Ltd0.8 km
  • KFC0.6 km
  • Palmers Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Palmers Garden Centre0.5 km
  • The Cafe0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd & Petrol Station0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • The Range0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Happy House0.3 km
  • New World0.6 km
  • Subway0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil1.8 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill3.5 km
  • Yeovil Junction4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • St James Church0.1 km
  • St James Church0.1 km
  • The Bell Inn0.3 km
  • Whitemead0.3 km
  • The Bell Inn0.3 km