BA21 3JA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Monks Dale, 0.3km from Preston in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil West ward and the Yeovil constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BA21 3JA 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3JA are sourced from Output Area E00149007 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONKS DALE, BA21 3JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKS DALE, BA21 3JA.
281
43
£ 45,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA21 3JA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 50% social renting, BA21 3JA 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 3JA. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 193,000
2 sales · Mean £ 193,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA21 3JA has low crime rates — 47 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
Oaklands Primary School
Preston CofE Primary School
Huish Primary School
Holy Trinity Church School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Pete's Bun Shop0.7 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.8 km
- The End of the World Reading Club0.4 km
- Carol Waterman0.9 km
- Star Plus Retail Ltd0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Preston Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- ROYAL STANDARD0.4 km
- The Arrow0.7 km
- Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.8 km
- The Bell Inn (Hungry Horse)0.6 km
- Yeovil Sports & Social Club0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd & Petrol Station1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Co-op0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Happy House0.4 km
- New World0.7 km
- Golden Valley0.6 km
- Polat's Place0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Cafe0.5 km
- Rowan Ward0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yeovil1.3 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill3.0 km
- Yeovil Junction3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Abbey Road0.0 km
- Freeedom Avenue0.1 km
- Freeedom Avenue0.1 km
- Preston School0.2 km
- Monks Dale0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA213JA · Data under Open Government Licence