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.
MARSH LANE, BA21 3BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSH LANE, BA21 3BY.
341
49
£ 50,600 /yr
43%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Milford Infants' School
Milford Junior School
Westfield Academy
Fairmead School
Huish Primary School
Oaklands Primary School
Buckler's Mead School
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.9 km
- Yeovil Sports & Social Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Rec Cafe0.4 km
- The Apple Tree Farm Shop & Restaurant0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
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
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Postcode Profile: BA213BY · Data under Open Government Licence