Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

LEGION ROAD, BA21 3AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEGION ROAD, BA21 3AY.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BA21 3AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BA21 3AY's 68% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 42.9% year-on-year.

home £277,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA21 3AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Legion Road, 0.1km from Summerlands in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil West ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For families considering a move, BA21 3AY represents 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 68% 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 £277k, up 42.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3AY are sourced from Output Area E00148987 (shared with 4 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 3AY. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 258,000

2 sales · Mean £ 258,000

Semi-Detached

£ 244,000

8 sales · Mean £ 265,625

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

Crime around BA21 3AY is moderate at 53 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.

Violence and sexual offences122
Anti-social behaviour37
Public order34
Criminal damage and arson22
Shoplifting15

school Local Schools

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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils0.4 km
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Westfield Academy

Good1029 pupils0.5 km
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Huish Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils0.6 km
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Preston School Academy

Good923 pupils0.8 km
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St Gildas Catholic Primary School

Good1.2 km
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Milford Junior School

Good403 pupils1.2 km
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Milford Infants' School

Good261 pupils1.2 km
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South Somerset Partnership School

Good21 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Compass Group Uk & Ireland (Shop 3)1.0 km
  • Montague's Off Licence0.7 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.1 km
  • The End of the World Reading Club0.9 km
  • Carol Waterman0.7 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Preston Hotel0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • ROYAL STANDARD0.8 km
  • Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.1 km
  • Beehive Inn0.7 km
  • Yeovil Bowls and Squash Club0.7 km
  • Yeovil Conservative Club0.7 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Coffee Shop - Compass Group Uk & Ireland1.0 km
  • SOUVLAKI.GR1.0 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.9 km
  • Rowan Ward0.2 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Bamboo Garden Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Metro Kitchen0.9 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.8 km
  • Golden Valley0.1 km
  • Polat's Place0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil0.7 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill2.3 km
  • Yeovil Junction3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Westfield Grove Shops0.1 km
  • The Shops0.1 km
  • British Legion0.1 km
  • British Legion0.2 km
  • Westfield Grove0.2 km