Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

THATCHAM PARK, BA21 3BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THATCHAM PARK, BA21 3BP.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA21 3BP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

BA21 3BP is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

BA21 3BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thatcham Park, 0.6km from Summerlands in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil West ward and the Yeovil constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £232k, down 0.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3BP are sourced from Output Area E00148997 (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 3BP. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 243,000

11 sales · Mean £ 221,136

Terraced

£ 182,500

10 sales · Mean £ 183,300

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

Crime around BA21 3BP is moderate at 55 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 offences110
Shoplifting55
Anti-social behaviour27
Public order27
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Westfield Academy

Good1029 pupils0.4 km
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Milford Junior School

Good403 pupils1.0 km
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Milford Infants' School

Good261 pupils1.0 km
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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils1.1 km
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Preston School Academy

Good923 pupils1.1 km
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Huish Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils1.2 km
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Preston CofE Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils1.4 km
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St Gildas Catholic Primary School

Good1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Slimming World Franchise0.7 km
  • Star Plus Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • GREENWOOD MINI MARKET0.7 km
  • Slimming World0.9 km
  • The Cake Box0.7 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Preston Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • ROYAL STANDARD0.7 km
  • Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.7 km
  • Yeovil Sports & Social Club0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Rowan Ward0.7 km
  • The Rec Cafe0.8 km
  • The Apple Tree Farm Shop & Restaurant0.7 km
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Valley0.6 km
  • Polat's Place0.1 km
  • Wessex Fish Bar0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil1.1 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill2.6 km
  • Yeovil Junction4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Thatcham Park0.1 km
  • Coronation Avenue0.1 km
  • Coronation Avenue0.1 km
  • Lockwood Court0.2 km
  • Lockwood Court0.2 km