Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

WELLAND ROAD, BA21 5NR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLAND ROAD, BA21 5NR.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

328

cake
Avg Age

38

payments
Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

work
Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: BA21 5NR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

shieldSafety
2/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
favoriteHealth
5/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
psychology

Area Character

BA21 5NR has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 57.2% year-on-year.

home £154,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA21 5NR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Welland Road, 0.6km from Pen Mill in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil East ward and the Yeovil constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BA21 5NR 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £154k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 57.2% year-on-year. 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 5NR are sourced from Output Area E00148939 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA21 5NR. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
lightbulb

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

Semi-Detached

£ 154,000

4 sales · Mean £ 147,875

Flat

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

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

Crime around BA21 5NR is moderate at 66 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 offences183
Shoplifting120
Anti-social behaviour64
Public order28
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

P

Birchfield Community Primary School

Good413 pupils0.3 km
P

Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy

Requires Improvement167 pupils0.6 km
P

St. Michael's Academy

Good249 pupils0.6 km
A

Fiveways Special School

Outstanding92 pupils0.6 km
S

Buckler's Mead School

Inadequate742 pupils0.6 km
A

Fairmead School

Good143 pupils0.8 km
P

Reckleford Infant School and Nursery

Good123 pupils1.0 km
P

Milford Infants' School

Good261 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Armchair Adventurer Cafe0.8 km
  • Base Gym Yeovil0.9 km
  • Ell's Kitchen1.0 km
  • The Hub Cafe1.0 km
  • The Kona Coffee House0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Southern Co-Operative ltd0.9 km
  • Co-op0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • Filipino Rice Supply0.9 km
  • Glenville Road Post Office0.4 km
  • Pen Mill Food & Wine0.7 km
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Great Western Railway Staff Association0.9 km
  • The Royal Marine Inn0.7 km
  • Pen Mill Hotel0.8 km
  • The Great Lyde0.7 km
  • The Yellow Wagtail0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Gordon’s Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Grass Royal Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Munch King0.2 km
  • The Old Tannery Cafe0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil Pen Mill0.9 km
  • Yeovil1.5 km
  • Yeovil Junction3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Greenhill Road0.1 km
  • Monmouth Hall0.2 km
  • Monmouth Hall0.2 km
  • Sun Inn0.2 km
  • Sun Inn0.2 km