BA21 3BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thatcham Close, 0.5km from Summerlands in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil West ward and the Yeovil constituency.
For families considering a move, BA21 3BS represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. 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. 56% 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 £318k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3BS are sourced from Output Area E00149000 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THATCHAM CLOSE, BA21 3BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THATCHAM CLOSE, BA21 3BS.
291
40
£ 50,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA21 3BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
BA21 3BS is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA21 3BS. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 318,500
1 sales · Mean £ 318,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA21 3BS 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 Infants' School
Milford Junior School
Oaklands Primary School
Huish Primary School
Preston School Academy
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
Fairmead School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Slimming World Franchise0.6 km
- Shelley's Zebra Hub0.9 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
- Star Plus Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Johnson's Meadery0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Preston Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- ROYAL STANDARD0.9 km
- Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.6 km
- Yeovil Bowls and Squash Club0.9 km
- Yeovil Conservative Club1.0 km
- Yeovil Sports & Social Club0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Rowan Ward0.6 km
- The Rec Cafe0.6 km
- The Apple Tree Farm Shop & Restaurant0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
- Tesco0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Valley0.5 km
- Polat's Place0.2 km
- Wessex Fish Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yeovil0.9 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill2.4 km
- Yeovil Junction3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Southway Drive0.1 km
- Southway Drive0.1 km
- Thatcham Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA213BS · Data under Open Government Licence