Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

MARSH LANE, BA21 3BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSH LANE, BA21 3BY.

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA21 3BY spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 32.5% year-on-year.

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

BA21 3BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Marsh Lane, 0.7km from Hollands in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil West ward and the Yeovil constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA21, BA21 3BY offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 93% 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £381k, down 32.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3BY 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 3BY. 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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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

Semi-Detached

£ 267,000

3 sales · Mean £ 252,666

Detached

£ 460,000

3 sales · Mean £ 461,666

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

BA21 3BY 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.

Shoplifting41
Violence and sexual offences39
Anti-social behaviour16
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Milford Infants' School

Good261 pupils0.7 km
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Milford Junior School

Good403 pupils0.7 km
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Westfield Academy

Good1029 pupils0.8 km
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Fairmead School

Good143 pupils1.3 km
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Huish Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils1.3 km
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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils1.3 km
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Buckler's Mead School

Inadequate742 pupils1.4 km
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St Gildas Catholic Primary School

Good1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
  • Johnson's Meadery0.8 km
  • GREENWOOD MINI MARKET1.0 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • Slimming World0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.9 km
  • Yeovil Sports & Social Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Rec Cafe0.4 km
  • The Apple Tree Farm Shop & Restaurant0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Valley0.9 km
  • Gordon’s Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Polat's Place0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil1.2 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill2.4 km
  • Yeovil Junction4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Winston Drive0.0 km
  • Winston Drive0.0 km
  • Playing Fields0.1 km
  • Playing Fields0.2 km
  • Marsh Lane0.2 km