BA21 3AR is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Preston Plucknett in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Brympton ward and the Yeovil constituency.
Day-to-day life in BA21 3AR has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3AR are sourced from Output Area E00148543 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA21 3AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA21 3AR.
353
47
£ 42,700 /yr
49%
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
No single demographic signal dominates BA21 3AR — age 47, 48% ownership, 38% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA21 3AR. The average age is 46.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA21 3AR has low crime rates — 27 incidents 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 CofE Primary School
Preston School Academy
Westfield Academy
Oaklands Primary School
Kingfisher Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Pete's Bun Shop0.1 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- The End of the World Reading Club0.8 km
- Star Plus Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Claire's Candy0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- ROYAL STANDARD0.5 km
- The Arrow0.1 km
- The Bell Inn (Hungry Horse)0.7 km
- Airfield Tavern1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Baxter Storey at Screwfix Direct Ltd0.7 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Palmers Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Palmers Garden Centre0.8 km
- The Cafe0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd & Petrol Station0.8 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- The Range0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Happy House0.7 km
- New World0.1 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Wessex Fish Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yeovil1.9 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill3.5 km
- Yeovil Junction4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Stourton Way0.1 km
- Beaulieu Drive0.1 km
- The Forum0.1 km
- The Forum0.1 km
- Acer Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA213AR · Data under Open Government Licence