BA21 3AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Home Drive, 0.4km from Preston in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil West ward and the Yeovil constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £410k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3AP are sourced from Output Area E00148992 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOME DRIVE, BA21 3AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOME DRIVE, BA21 3AP.
316
44
£ 45,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BA21 3AP's 70% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £410k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA21 3AP. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 340,000
9 sales · Mean £ 322,888
Detached
£ 425,000
6 sales · Mean £ 440,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA21 3AP is moderate at 54 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.
school Local Schools
Preston School Academy
Westfield Academy
Oaklands Primary School
Huish Primary School
Preston CofE Primary School
Holy Trinity Church School
Milford Infants' School
Milford Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Compass Group Uk & Ireland (Shop 3)1.0 km
- Montague's Off Licence0.9 km
- Pete's Bun Shop0.9 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.5 km
- The End of the World Reading Club0.5 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Preston Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- ROYAL STANDARD0.5 km
- The Arrow0.9 km
- Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.5 km
- Beehive Inn1.0 km
- The Bell Inn (Hungry Horse)0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Coffee Shop - Compass Group Uk & Ireland1.0 km
- The Cafe0.7 km
- Rowan Ward0.3 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Happy House0.6 km
- New World0.9 km
- Bamboo Garden Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Golden Valley0.4 km
- Polat's Place0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yeovil1.1 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill2.7 km
- Yeovil Junction3.7 km
Bus Stops
- University Centre0.2 km
- University Centre0.2 km
- Freeedom Avenue0.2 km
- Freeedom Avenue0.2 km
- Security Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA213AP · Data under Open Government Licence