BA21 3BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ilchester Road, 0.3km 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 3BJ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3BJ are sourced from Output Area E00148986 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ILCHESTER ROAD, BA21 3BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILCHESTER ROAD, BA21 3BJ.
283
54
£ 50,600 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BA21 3BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £575k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA21 3BJ. The average age is 53.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 575,000
1 sales · Mean £ 575,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA21 3BJ has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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
Milford Infants' School
Milford Junior School
Westfield Academy
Huish Primary School
Oaklands Primary School
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
South Somerset Partnership School
Preston School Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Montague's Off Licence0.9 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.4 km
- Haynes Butchers0.9 km
- Shelley's Zebra Hub0.6 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.6 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Preston Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.4 km
- Black Horse0.9 km
- The Armoury Inn0.9 km
- Beehive Inn0.9 km
- Yeovil Bowls and Squash Club0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Castello0.9 km
- The Cafe/The Emporium1.0 km
- The Flame Peri Peri Chicken and Pizza Ltd1.0 km
- SOUVLAKI.GR1.0 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Magic Spice0.9 km
- Metro Kitchen0.9 km
- Yo! To Go!0.9 km
- The Rising Sun0.9 km
- Golden Valley0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yeovil0.6 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill2.0 km
- Yeovil Junction3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Yeovil College0.1 km
- Yeovil College0.2 km
- Marsh Lane0.2 km
- Marsh Lane0.2 km
- Southway Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA213BJ · Data under Open Government Licence