BA21 3BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ilchester Road, 0.5km from Summerlands in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil West 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 — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £300k, down 5.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3BG are sourced from Output Area E00149000 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ILCHESTER ROAD, BA21 3BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILCHESTER ROAD, BA21 3BG.
291
40
£ 50,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA21 3BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 40, BA21 3BG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 5.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA21 3BG. The average age is 40.5. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 280,000
2 sales · Mean £ 280,000
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 268,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA21 3BG is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Westfield Academy
Milford Infants' School
Milford Junior School
Oaklands Primary School
Huish Primary School
Preston School Academy
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
Fairmead School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Slimming World Franchise0.6 km
- Shelley's Zebra Hub0.9 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
- Star Plus Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Johnson's Meadery0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Preston Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- ROYAL STANDARD0.9 km
- Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.6 km
- Yeovil Bowls and Squash Club0.9 km
- Yeovil Conservative Club0.9 km
- Yeovil Sports & Social Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Rowan Ward0.7 km
- The Rec Cafe0.5 km
- The Apple Tree Farm Shop & Restaurant0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
- Tesco0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Valley0.5 km
- Gordon’s Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Polat's Place0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yeovil0.9 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill2.3 km
- Yeovil Junction3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Southway Drive0.1 km
- Southway Drive0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Marsh Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA213BG · Data under Open Government Licence