Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

MARSH LANE, BA21 3BZ House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

341

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BA21 3BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 93% 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.

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

BA21 3BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Marsh Lane, 0.9km from Coppits Hill in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil West ward and the Yeovil constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA21, BA21 3BZ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £438k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3BZ are sourced from Output Area E00149014 (shared with 9 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 3BZ. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

Detached

£ 470,000

5 sales · Mean £ 596,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

BA21 3BZ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Milford Junior School

Good403 pupils0.8 km
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Milford Infants' School

Good261 pupils0.8 km
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Westfield Academy

Good1029 pupils1.0 km
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Fairmead School

Good143 pupils1.3 km
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Buckler's Mead School

Inadequate742 pupils1.4 km
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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils1.6 km
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Huish Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Apple Tree Farm Shop & Restaurant0.7 km
  • The Rec Cafe0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • GREENWOOD MINI MARKET1.0 km
  • McColls0.9 km
  • Slimming World0.7 km
  • The Cake Box1.0 km
  • Wessex News1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Yeovil Sports & Social Club0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Gordon’s Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Polat's Place0.7 km
  • Wessex Fish Bar1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil1.4 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill2.5 km
  • Yeovil Junction4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Marsh Lane0.1 km
  • Marsh Lane0.1 km
  • Playing Fields0.2 km
  • Playing Fields0.2 km
  • Winston Drive0.2 km