Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

MARSH LANE, BA21 3BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSH LANE, BA21 3BX.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

BA21 3BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 96% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £363k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 40.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA21 3BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Marsh Lane, 0.5km from Hollands in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil Central ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For serious buyers, BA21 3BX is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £363k, up 40.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3BX are sourced from Output Area E00148996 (shared with 6 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 3BX. 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

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 325,000

9 sales · Mean £ 321,388

Semi-Detached

£ 326,500

2 sales · Mean £ 326,500

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

BA21 3BX has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting55
Violence and sexual offences50
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Milford Infants' School

Good261 pupils0.6 km
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Milford Junior School

Good403 pupils0.6 km
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Westfield Academy

Good1029 pupils0.7 km
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Huish Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils1.1 km
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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils1.1 km
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St Gildas Catholic Primary School

Good1.3 km
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Fairmead School

Good143 pupils1.3 km
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Buckler's Mead School

Inadequate742 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Slimming World Franchise0.7 km
  • Shelley's Zebra Hub1.0 km
  • Slimming World Franchise1.0 km
  • Johnson's Meadery0.7 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Preston Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.7 km
  • Yeovil Bowls and Squash Club0.9 km
  • Yeovil Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Yeovil Sports & Social Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Rowan Ward0.8 km
  • The Rec Cafe0.4 km
  • The Apple Tree Farm Shop & Restaurant1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Valley0.7 km
  • Gordon’s Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Polat's Place0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil0.9 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill2.2 km
  • Yeovil Junction3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Marsh Lane0.1 km
  • Marsh Lane0.1 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Southway Drive0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km