BA21 3AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Preston Road, 0.4km from Summerlands in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil South ward and the Yeovil constituency.
For families considering a move, BA21 3AF represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £283k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3AF are sourced from Output Area E00148988 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRESTON ROAD, BA21 3AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTON ROAD, BA21 3AF.
248
50
£ 45,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA21 3AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BA21 3AF is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA21 3AF. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
3 sales · Mean £ 242,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA21 3AF has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Huish Primary School
Oaklands Primary School
Westfield Academy
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
Preston School Academy
South Somerset Partnership School
Milford Junior School
Milford Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Compass Group Uk & Ireland (Shop 3)0.8 km
- Montague's Off Licence0.5 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.2 km
- Carol Waterman0.5 km
- Shelley's Zebra Hub0.2 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Preston Hotel0.4 km
- The Keep1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.2 km
- Beehive Inn0.5 km
- Yeovil Bowls and Squash Club0.5 km
- Yeovil Conservative Club0.5 km
- Yeovil Sports & Social Club0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Coffee Shop - Compass Group Uk & Ireland0.8 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- COSTA Limited0.9 km
- Pizza Pasta Mondo0.7 km
- SOUVLAKI.GR0.7 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH1.0 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods PLC1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Bamboo Garden Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Metro Kitchen0.7 km
- The Original Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Yo! To Go!0.6 km
- Golden Valley0.4 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yeovil0.4 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill2.1 km
- Yeovil Junction3.1 km
Bus Stops
- British Legion0.1 km
- British Legion0.1 km
- Yeovil Cemetery0.2 km
- Yeovil Cemetery0.2 km
- Westfield Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA213AF · Data under Open Government Licence