BA21 3AJ is a safe, established residential area on Stratford Road, 0.3km from Preston in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil West ward and the Yeovil constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BA21 3AJ 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3AJ are sourced from Output Area E00166000 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STRATFORD ROAD, BA21 3AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRATFORD ROAD, BA21 3AJ.
276
40
£ 45,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA21 3AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
BA21 3AJ has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA21 3AJ. The average age is 40.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 315,000
1 sales · Mean £ 315,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA21 3AJ has low crime rates — 28 incidents 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
Preston School Academy
Preston CofE Primary School
Oaklands Primary School
Westfield Academy
Huish Primary School
Holy Trinity Church School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Pete's Bun Shop0.8 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Rock & Road1.0 km
- The End of the World Reading Club0.2 km
- Vista 4 Ltd0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Preston Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- ROYAL STANDARD0.7 km
- The Arrow0.8 km
- The Bell Inn (Hungry Horse)0.2 km
- Airfield Tavern0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- KFC0.9 km
- Palmers Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Palmers Garden Centre0.8 km
- The Cafe0.1 km
- Rowan Ward0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd & Petrol Station0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- The Range0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Happy House0.1 km
- New World0.8 km
- Golden Valley0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yeovil1.5 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill3.2 km
- Yeovil Junction3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Watercombe Lane0.1 km
- The Bell Inn0.1 km
- The Bell Inn0.1 km
- Watercombe Lane0.1 km
- Preston School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA213AJ · Data under Open Government Licence