BA20 1DQ is an active urban area on Swallowcliffe Gardens, 0.5km from Hollands in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil Central ward and the Yeovil constituency.
For families considering a move, BA20 1DQ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £349k, up 41.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA20 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00148991 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SWALLOWCLIFFE GARDENS, BA20 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWALLOWCLIFFE GARDENS, BA20 1DQ.
386
52
£ 50,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 52, BA20 1DQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £349k. Property prices are trending up 41.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA20 1DQ. The average age is 51.5. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 332,500
14 sales · Mean £ 328,910
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA20 1DQ is above average at 115 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Huish Primary School
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
Oaklands Primary School
South Somerset Partnership School
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
Milford Infants' School
Milford Junior School
St. Michael's Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Compass Group Uk & Ireland (Shop 3)0.9 km
- Montague's Off Licence0.5 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.5 km
- Carol Waterman0.7 km
- Shelley's Zebra Hub0.2 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Preston Hotel0.8 km
- Terrace Lodge Hotel1.0 km
- The Keep0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.5 km
- Beehive Inn0.4 km
- The 94 Club0.9 km
- Yeovil Bowls and Squash Club0.1 km
- Yeovil Conservative Club0.1 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Coffee Shop - Compass Group Uk & Ireland0.9 km
- Boswells Cafe0.7 km
- Burger King0.6 km
- COSTA Limited0.6 km
- Kaspas Dessert Parlour0.9 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH1.0 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Bamboo Garden Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Chicken Shack Yeovil Ltd0.9 km
- Metro Kitchen0.3 km
- Pizza Perfecto0.9 km
- Raj Cuisine0.9 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yeovil0.0 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill1.7 km
- Yeovil Junction2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Kingston For Hospital0.1 km
- Yeovil Hospital0.1 km
- Yeovil Cemetery0.2 km
- Yeovil Cemetery0.2 km
- Sparrow Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA201DQ · Data under Open Government Licence