BA21 3BT is a safe, established residential area on Alastair Drive, 0.7km from Summerlands in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil West ward and the Yeovil constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £281k, up 12.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3BT are sourced from Output Area E00149018 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALASTAIR DRIVE, BA21 3BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALASTAIR DRIVE, BA21 3BT.
315
44
£ 50,600 /yr
57%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BA21 3BT — age 44, 92% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 12.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA21 3BT. The average age is 44.3. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 246,000
18 sales · Mean £ 249,861
Detached
£ 237,000
3 sales · Mean £ 260,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA21 3BT is moderate at 50 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
Preston School Academy
Huish Primary School
Fairmead School
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Slimming World Franchise0.8 km
- Johnson's Meadery1.0 km
- GREENWOOD MINI MARKET0.8 km
- Slimming World0.8 km
- The Cake Box0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Preston Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- ROYAL STANDARD0.9 km
- Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.8 km
- Yeovil Sports & Social Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Rowan Ward0.8 km
- The Rec Cafe0.6 km
- The Apple Tree Farm Shop & Restaurant0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Valley0.7 km
- Polat's Place0.3 km
- Wessex Fish Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yeovil1.2 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill2.5 km
- Yeovil Junction4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Marsh Lane0.2 km
- Winston Drive0.2 km
- Winston Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA213BT · Data under Open Government Licence