Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

THATCHAM PARK, BA21 3BR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THATCHAM PARK, BA21 3BR.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA21 3BR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 40, BA21 3BR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.

home £191,041 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA21 3BR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thatcham Park, 0.5km from Summerlands in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil West ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For families considering a move, BA21 3BR represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £191k, down 9.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3BR are sourced from Output Area E00149000 (shared with 7 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 3BR. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

5 sales · Mean £ 200,400

Flat

£ 117,500

3 sales · Mean £ 126,500

Terraced

£ 162,000

16 sales · Mean £ 171,028

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

Crime around BA21 3BR is moderate at 55 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.

Violence and sexual offences95
Shoplifting55
Anti-social behaviour30
Public order24
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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Westfield Academy

Good1029 pupils0.4 km
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Milford Junior School

Good403 pupils0.9 km
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Milford Infants' School

Good261 pupils0.9 km
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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils1.0 km
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Preston School Academy

Good923 pupils1.1 km
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Huish Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils1.1 km
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St Gildas Catholic Primary School

Good1.4 km
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Preston CofE Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Slimming World Franchise0.6 km
  • Shelley's Zebra Hub1.0 km
  • Slimming World Franchise1.0 km
  • Star Plus Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • Johnson's Meadery0.9 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Preston Hotel0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • ROYAL STANDARD0.7 km
  • Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.6 km
  • Yeovil Sports & Social Club0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Rowan Ward0.6 km
  • The Rec Cafe0.7 km
  • The Apple Tree Farm Shop & Restaurant0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.1 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Valley0.5 km
  • Polat's Place0.1 km
  • Wessex Fish Bar0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil1.0 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill2.5 km
  • Yeovil Junction3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Thatcham Park0.1 km
  • Lockwood Court0.1 km
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • Lockwood Court0.1 km
  • Coronation Avenue0.1 km