Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

PERCIVALE ROAD, BA21 3GZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERCIVALE ROAD, BA21 3GZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

428

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA21 3GZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA21 3GZ spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 31.4% year-on-year.

home £179,062 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA21 3GZ is a safe, established residential area on Percivale Road, 1.1km from Preston in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Brympton ward and the Yeovil constituency.

The people who live in BA21 3GZ are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 31.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3GZ are sourced from Output Area E00148537 (shared with 7 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 3GZ. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 216,000

17 sales · Mean £ 208,911

Flat

£ 125,750

12 sales · Mean £ 114,541

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

4 sales · Mean £ 202,750

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

BA21 3GZ has low crime rates — 33 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 offences99
Anti-social behaviour40
Public order29
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Preston CofE Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils0.6 km
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Westfield Academy

Good1029 pupils0.7 km
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Preston School Academy

Good923 pupils0.8 km
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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Pete's Bun Shop0.4 km
  • Claire's Candy0.9 km
  • GREENWOOD MINI MARKET0.4 km
  • The Cake Box0.5 km
  • Wessex News0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • ROYAL STANDARD0.4 km
  • The Arrow0.4 km
  • Yeovil Sports & Social Club0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Co-op1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Happy House1.0 km
  • New World0.4 km
  • Polat's Place0.9 km
  • Wessex Fish Bar0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Cafe0.9 km
  • Yeovil Football and Athletic Club Ltd0.9 km
  • The Apple Tree Farm Shop & Restaurant0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil1.8 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill3.4 km
  • Yeovil Junction4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Fosse Way0.2 km
  • King Arthur Drive0.3 km
  • Thornton Road0.3 km
  • Abbots Way0.3 km
  • Stourton Way0.3 km