BA21 3AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Legion Road, 0.2km 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. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3AX are sourced from Output Area E00148988 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEGION ROAD, BA21 3AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEGION ROAD, BA21 3AX.
248
50
£ 45,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA21 3AX 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 50, BA21 3AX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £127k 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 3AX. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 95,000
11 sales · Mean £ 102,281
Terraced
£ 161,500
2 sales · Mean £ 161,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA21 3AX is moderate at 50 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
Preston School Academy
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
Milford Junior School
Milford Infants' School
South Somerset Partnership School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Compass Group Uk & Ireland (Shop 3)0.9 km
- Montague's Off Licence0.6 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.1 km
- The End of the World Reading Club0.9 km
- Carol Waterman0.6 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Preston Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- ROYAL STANDARD0.9 km
- Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.1 km
- Beehive Inn0.6 km
- Yeovil Bowls and Squash Club0.6 km
- Yeovil Conservative Club0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Coffee Shop - Compass Group Uk & Ireland0.9 km
- Pizza Pasta Mondo0.9 km
- SOUVLAKI.GR0.9 km
- Spirit Gymnastics Academy1.0 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Bamboo Garden Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Metro Kitchen0.8 km
- The Original Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Yo! To Go!0.7 km
- Golden Valley0.2 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yeovil0.6 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill2.2 km
- Yeovil Junction3.3 km
Bus Stops
- British Legion0.1 km
- British Legion0.1 km
- Westfield Grove Shops0.2 km
- Westfield Grove0.2 km
- The Shops0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA213AX · Data under Open Government Licence