Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

SUMMERLANDS, BA21 3AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUMMERLANDS, BA21 3AL.

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Population

382

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
workEmployment
6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BA21 3AL — age 48, 86% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 12.5% year-on-year.

home £430,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA21 3AL is a mixed residential area on Summerlands, 0.2km from Summerlands in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil South ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For serious buyers, BA21 3AL is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £430k, down 12.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3AL are sourced from Output Area E00148993 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA21 3AL. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 450,000

2 sales · Mean £ 450,000

Detached

£ 425,000

11 sales · Mean £ 486,136

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

Crime around BA21 3AL is moderate at 57 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.

Violence and sexual offences138
Anti-social behaviour43
Public order37
Criminal damage and arson25
Shoplifting15

school Local Schools

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Westfield Academy

Good1029 pupils0.4 km
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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils0.4 km
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Preston School Academy

Good923 pupils0.6 km
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Huish Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils0.8 km
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Preston CofE Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils1.2 km
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Milford Infants' School

Good261 pupils1.4 km
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Milford Junior School

Good403 pupils1.4 km
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St Gildas Catholic Primary School

Good1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Compass Group Uk & Ireland (Shop 3)1.0 km
  • Montague's Off Licence0.8 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.3 km
  • The End of the World Reading Club0.7 km
  • Carol Waterman0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Preston Hotel0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • ROYAL STANDARD0.6 km
  • Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.3 km
  • Beehive Inn0.8 km
  • The Bell Inn (Hungry Horse)0.9 km
  • Yeovil Bowls and Squash Club0.9 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Coffee Shop - Compass Group Uk & Ireland1.0 km
  • The Cafe0.9 km
  • Rowan Ward0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Happy House0.8 km
  • Bamboo Garden Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Golden Valley0.2 km
  • Polat's Place0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil0.9 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill2.5 km
  • Yeovil Junction3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • University Centre0.2 km
  • University Centre0.2 km
  • Westfield Grove Shops0.2 km
  • The Shops0.2 km
  • British Legion0.3 km