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.
PRESTON ROAD, BA21 3AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTON ROAD, BA21 3AQ.
248
50
£ 45,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Oaklands Primary School
Huish Primary School
Westfield Academy
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
Preston School Academy
Milford Junior School
Milford Infants' School
South Somerset Partnership School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Preston Hotel0.4 km
- The Keep1.0 km
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: BA213AQ · Data under Open Government Licence