Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

WESTFIELD ROAD, BA21 3DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELD ROAD, BA21 3DB.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BA21 3DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 49% social renting, BA21 3DB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

BA21 3DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Westfield Road, 0.1km from Summerlands in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil West ward and the Yeovil constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BA21 3DB is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3DB are sourced from Output Area E00148990 (shared with 5 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 3DB. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 128,500

4 sales · Mean £ 121,375

Terraced

£ 150,000

3 sales · Mean £ 161,666

Semi-Detached

£ 136,500

2 sales · Mean £ 136,500

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

Crime around BA21 3DB is moderate at 74 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.

Violence and sexual offences168
Shoplifting56
Anti-social behaviour47
Public order47
Criminal damage and arson27

school Local Schools

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Westfield Academy

Good1029 pupils0.3 km
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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils0.5 km
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Preston School Academy

Good923 pupils0.7 km
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Huish Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils0.8 km
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Milford Infants' School

Good261 pupils1.2 km
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Milford Junior School

Good403 pupils1.2 km
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Preston CofE Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils1.3 km
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St Gildas Catholic Primary School

Good1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Montague's Off Licence0.8 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.2 km
  • The End of the World Reading Club0.9 km
  • Carol Waterman0.8 km
  • Shelley's Zebra Hub0.7 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Preston Hotel0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • ROYAL STANDARD0.7 km
  • Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.2 km
  • Beehive Inn0.9 km
  • Yeovil Bowls and Squash Club0.9 km
  • Yeovil Conservative Club0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Happy House1.0 km
  • Bamboo Garden Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Yo! To Go!1.0 km
  • Golden Valley0.1 km
  • Polat's Place0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Rowan Ward0.2 km
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil0.8 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill2.4 km
  • Yeovil Junction3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Shops0.1 km
  • Westfield Grove Shops0.1 km
  • Westfield Crescent0.2 km
  • Westfield Avenue0.2 km
  • Westfield Grove0.2 km