Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

WINSTON DRIVE, BA21 3BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINSTON DRIVE, BA21 3BH.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BA21 3BH combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£298k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 7.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA21 3BH is a sought-after residential area on Winston Drive, 0.7km from Hollands in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil Central ward and the Yeovil constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA21, BA21 3BH offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £298k, down 7.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3BH are sourced from Output Area E00149013 (shared with 5 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 3BH. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

9 sales · Mean £ 267,944

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

BA21 3BH has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting41
Violence and sexual offences38
Anti-social behaviour16
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Milford Infants' School

Good261 pupils0.6 km
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Milford Junior School

Good403 pupils0.6 km
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Westfield Academy

Good1029 pupils0.9 km
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Fairmead School

Good143 pupils1.2 km
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Buckler's Mead School

Inadequate742 pupils1.3 km
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Huish Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils1.3 km
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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils1.4 km
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St Gildas Catholic Primary School

Good1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
  • Johnson's Meadery0.8 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • Slimming World0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.9 km
  • Yeovil Sports & Social Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Rec Cafe0.4 km
  • The Apple Tree Farm Shop & Restaurant0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Valley0.9 km
  • Gordon’s Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Polat's Place0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil1.2 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill2.3 km
  • Yeovil Junction4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Winston Drive0.1 km
  • Winston Drive0.1 km
  • Playing Fields0.1 km
  • Playing Fields0.1 km
  • Marsh Lane0.2 km