Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

ALASTAIR CLOSE, BA21 3BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALASTAIR CLOSE, BA21 3BU.

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Population

341

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BA21 3BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £228k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BA21 3BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Alastair Close, 0.8km from Summerlands in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil West ward and the Yeovil constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3BU are sourced from Output Area E00149014 (shared with 9 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 3BU. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

1 sales · Mean £ 225,000

Terraced

£ 231,000

1 sales · Mean £ 231,000

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

BA21 3BU has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting55
Violence and sexual offences31
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Westfield Academy

Good1029 pupils0.7 km
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Milford Junior School

Good403 pupils0.8 km
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Milford Infants' School

Good261 pupils0.8 km
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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils1.3 km
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Huish Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils1.3 km
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Preston School Academy

Good923 pupils1.3 km
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Fairmead School

Good143 pupils1.5 km
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Buckler's Mead School

Inadequate742 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
  • Johnson's Meadery1.0 km
  • GREENWOOD MINI MARKET0.8 km
  • McColls1.0 km
  • Slimming World0.7 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • ROYAL STANDARD1.0 km
  • Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.9 km
  • Yeovil Sports & Social Club0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Rowan Ward0.9 km
  • The Rec Cafe0.6 km
  • The Apple Tree Farm Shop & Restaurant0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Golden Valley0.8 km
  • Gordon’s Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Polat's Place0.4 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

  • Winston Drive0.2 km
  • Marsh Lane0.2 km
  • Winston Drive0.2 km
  • Marsh Lane0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km