BA21 3BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ilchester Road, 0.7km from Summerlands in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil Central ward and the Yeovil constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA21, BA21 3BW offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £381k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3BW are sourced from Output Area E00148996 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ILCHESTER ROAD, BA21 3BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILCHESTER ROAD, BA21 3BW.
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
BA21 3BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 96% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA21 3BW. 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
Detached
£ 362,000
5 sales · Mean £ 380,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA21 3BW has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
5 nearby- Slimming World Franchise0.8 km
- GREENWOOD MINI MARKET0.7 km
- Slimming World0.9 km
- The Cake Box0.7 km
- Wessex News0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Preston Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- ROYAL STANDARD0.8 km
- Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.8 km
- Yeovil Sports & Social Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Rowan Ward0.8 km
- The Rec Cafe0.7 km
- The Apple Tree Farm Shop & Restaurant0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Valley0.7 km
- Polat's Place0.3 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 Park0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Coronation Avenue0.2 km
- Coronation Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA213BW · Data under Open Government Licence