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.
ILCHESTER ROAD, BA21 3BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILCHESTER ROAD, BA21 3BN.
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 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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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 Ltd1.0 km
- Johnson's Meadery0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Preston Hotel0.8 km
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, Cafe
3 nearby- Rowan Ward0.7 km
- The Rec Cafe0.5 km
- The Apple Tree Farm Shop & Restaurant0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Tesco0.1 km
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
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Postcode Profile: BA213BN · Data under Open Government Licence