BA21 3BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ilchester Road, 0.6km from Summerlands in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil Central ward and the Yeovil constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 96% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, down 16.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3BQ are sourced from Output Area E00148996 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ILCHESTER ROAD, BA21 3BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILCHESTER ROAD, BA21 3BQ.
314
50
£ 50,600 /yr
48%
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 3BQ — age 50, 96% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £274k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 16.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA21 3BQ. The average age is 49.7. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 263,500
9 sales · Mean £ 267,522
Detached
£ 274,000
8 sales · Mean £ 299,687
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA21 3BQ is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Westfield Academy
Milford Junior School
Milford Infants' School
Oaklands Primary School
Preston School Academy
Huish Primary School
Preston CofE Primary School
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Slimming World Franchise0.7 km
- Star Plus Retail Ltd1.0 km
- GREENWOOD MINI MARKET0.7 km
- Slimming World0.9 km
- The Cake Box0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Preston Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- ROYAL STANDARD0.8 km
- Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.7 km
- Yeovil Sports & Social Club0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Rowan Ward0.8 km
- The Rec Cafe0.7 km
- The Apple Tree Farm Shop & Restaurant0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Valley0.6 km
- Polat's Place0.2 km
- Wessex Fish Bar0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yeovil1.2 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill2.6 km
- Yeovil Junction4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Thatcham Park0.1 km
- Coronation Avenue0.2 km
- Coronation Avenue0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA213BQ · Data under Open Government Licence