BA20 1BJ is a mixed residential area on Huish, 0.0km from Huish in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil South ward and the Yeovil constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA20 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00148985 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUISH, BA20 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUISH, BA20 1BJ.
287
44
£ 45,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BA20 1BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 5.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA20 1BJ. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 133,500
2 sales · Mean £ 133,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA20 1BJ is moderate at 72 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.
school Local Schools
Huish Primary School
Oaklands Primary School
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
Preston School Academy
Westfield Academy
South Somerset Partnership School
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
Holy Trinity Church School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Compass Group Uk & Ireland (Shop 3)0.4 km
- Montague's Off Licence0.0 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.6 km
- Blacks0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Preston Hotel0.7 km
- The Keep0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Quicksilver Mail0.9 km
- Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.6 km
- Black Horse0.9 km
- Coopers Mill0.7 km
- Railway Hotel0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Coffee Shop - Compass Group Uk & Ireland0.4 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- Castello0.6 km
- Coffee #10.9 km
- Cow and Apple0.7 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Earls Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- IDAMI0.9 km
- Magic Spice0.6 km
- Mukta Balti0.9 km
- Sushi King0.5 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yeovil0.6 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill2.1 km
- Yeovil Junction2.8 km
Bus Stops
- West Street0.1 km
- Preston Grove Surgery0.2 km
- Preston Grove Surgery0.2 km
- Beer Street0.3 km
- Seaton Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA201BJ · Data under Open Government Licence