Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

ILCHESTER ROAD, BA21 3BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILCHESTER ROAD, BA21 3BN.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

38%

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.

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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BA21 3BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £330k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 11.9% year-on-year.

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

BA21 3BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ilchester Road, 0.5km from Hollands in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil Central ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For serious buyers, BA21 3BN is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k, down 11.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3BN are sourced from Output Area E00148986 (shared with 7 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 3BN. 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

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 310,644

14 sales · Mean £ 313,794

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

BA21 3BN has low crime rates — 44 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.

Violence and sexual offences77
Shoplifting55
Anti-social behaviour30
Public order20
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Westfield Academy

Good1029 pupils0.6 km
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Milford Infants' School

Good261 pupils0.7 km
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Milford Junior School

Good403 pupils0.7 km
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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils1.1 km
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Huish Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils1.1 km
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Preston School Academy

Good923 pupils1.2 km
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St Gildas Catholic Primary School

Good1.3 km
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Fairmead School

Good143 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Slimming World Franchise0.6 km
  • Shelley's Zebra Hub0.9 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
  • Star Plus Retail Ltd1.0 km
  • Johnson's Meadery0.7 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Preston Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • ROYAL STANDARD1.0 km
  • Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.6 km
  • Yeovil Bowls and Squash Club0.9 km
  • Yeovil Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Yeovil Sports & Social Club0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Rowan Ward0.7 km
  • The Rec Cafe0.5 km
  • The Apple Tree Farm Shop & Restaurant0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil0.9 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill2.3 km
  • Yeovil Junction3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • Southway Drive0.1 km
  • Southway Drive0.1 km
  • Marsh Lane0.1 km