Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

PRESTON ROAD, BA21 3AQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 3AQ 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 3AQ 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. Property prices are trending up 31.1% year-on-year.

home £251,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA21 3AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Preston Road, 0.3km from Summerlands 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £251k, up 31.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3AQ 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 3AQ. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 221,250

2 sales · Mean £ 221,250

Terraced

£ 160,000

1 sales · Mean £ 160,000

Flat

£ 97,965

13 sales · Mean £ 101,172

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

Crime around BA21 3AQ is moderate at 53 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 offences101
Public order29
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson14
Other crime8

school Local Schools

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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils0.4 km
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Huish Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils0.4 km
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Westfield Academy

Good1029 pupils0.7 km
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St Gildas Catholic Primary School

Good1.0 km
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Preston School Academy

Good923 pupils1.0 km
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Milford Junior School

Good403 pupils1.1 km
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Milford Infants' School

Good261 pupils1.1 km
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South Somerset Partnership School

Good21 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Compass Group Uk & Ireland (Shop 3)0.9 km
  • Montague's Off Licence0.5 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.1 km
  • Carol Waterman0.5 km
  • Shelley's Zebra Hub0.3 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Preston Hotel0.4 km
  • The Keep1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.1 km
  • Beehive Inn0.5 km
  • Yeovil Bowls and Squash Club0.5 km
  • Yeovil Conservative Club0.5 km
  • Yeovil Sports & Social Club0.7 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Coffee Shop - Compass Group Uk & Ireland0.9 km
  • Burger King1.0 km
  • COSTA Limited1.0 km
  • Pizza Pasta Mondo0.8 km
  • SOUVLAKI.GR0.8 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Bamboo Garden Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Metro Kitchen0.7 km
  • The Original Charcoal Grill0.8 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.6 km
  • Golden Valley0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil0.5 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill2.1 km
  • Yeovil Junction3.2 km

Bus Stops

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