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.
SUMMERLANDS, BA21 3AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUMMERLANDS, BA21 3AL.
382
48
£ 45,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Westfield Academy
Oaklands Primary School
Preston School Academy
Huish Primary School
Preston CofE Primary School
Milford Infants' School
Milford Junior School
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Preston Hotel0.1 km
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, Cafe
3 nearby- Coffee Shop - Compass Group Uk & Ireland1.0 km
- The Cafe0.9 km
- Rowan Ward0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Happy House0.8 km
- Bamboo Garden Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Golden Valley0.2 km
- Polat's Place0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: BA213AL · Data under Open Government Licence