BA21 3EZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Abbey Road, 0.5km from Preston in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil West ward and the Yeovil constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BA21 3EZ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 0.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3EZ are sourced from Output Area E00149007 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBEY ROAD, BA21 3EZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY ROAD, BA21 3EZ.
281
43
£ 45,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA21 3EZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 50% social renting, BA21 3EZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA21 3EZ. The average age is 42.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 173,750
18 sales · Mean £ 170,225
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA21 3EZ has low crime rates — 35 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.
school Local Schools
Preston School Academy
Westfield Academy
Preston CofE Primary School
Oaklands Primary School
Huish Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Pete's Bun Shop0.6 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.8 km
- The End of the World Reading Club0.6 km
- Star Plus Retail Ltd0.5 km
- GREENWOOD MINI MARKET0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Preston Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- ROYAL STANDARD0.2 km
- The Arrow0.6 km
- Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.8 km
- The Bell Inn (Hungry Horse)0.7 km
- Yeovil Sports & Social Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Happy House0.6 km
- New World0.6 km
- Golden Valley0.7 km
- Polat's Place0.7 km
- Wessex Fish Bar0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Cafe0.6 km
- Rowan Ward0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yeovil1.4 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill3.0 km
- Yeovil Junction4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Monks Dale0.1 km
- Freeedom Avenue0.2 km
- Freeedom Avenue0.2 km
- Abbey Road0.2 km
- Whitemead0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA213EZ · Data under Open Government Licence