BA21 3BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Marsh Lane, 0.5km from Hollands in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil Central ward and the Yeovil constituency.
For serious buyers, BA21 3BX is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 96% 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £363k, up 40.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3BX are sourced from Output Area E00148996 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARSH LANE, BA21 3BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSH LANE, BA21 3BX.
314
50
£ 50,600 /yr
48%
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 3BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 96% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £363k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 40.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA21 3BX. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 325,000
9 sales · Mean £ 321,388
Semi-Detached
£ 326,500
2 sales · Mean £ 326,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA21 3BX has low crime rates — 43 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.
school Local Schools
Milford Infants' School
Milford Junior School
Westfield Academy
Huish Primary School
Oaklands Primary School
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
Fairmead School
Buckler's Mead School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Slimming World Franchise0.7 km
- Shelley's Zebra Hub1.0 km
- Slimming World Franchise1.0 km
- Johnson's Meadery0.7 km
- McColls0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Preston Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.7 km
- Yeovil Bowls and Squash Club0.9 km
- Yeovil Conservative Club1.0 km
- Yeovil Sports & Social Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Rowan Ward0.8 km
- The Rec Cafe0.4 km
- The Apple Tree Farm Shop & Restaurant1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Valley0.7 km
- Gordon’s Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Polat's Place0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yeovil0.9 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill2.2 km
- Yeovil Junction3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Marsh Lane0.1 km
- Marsh Lane0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Southway Drive0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA213BX · Data under Open Government Licence