Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

WESSEX ROAD, BA21 3LP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESSEX ROAD, BA21 3LP.

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

260

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BA21 3LP's 69% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 41.9% year-on-year.

home £223,750 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA21 3LP is a safe, established residential area on Wessex Road, 0.7km from Coppits Hill in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil West ward and the Yeovil constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £223k, up 41.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3LP are sourced from Output Area E00149012 (shared with 3 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 3LP. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

5 sales · Mean £ 208,500

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

BA21 3LP has low crime rates — 18 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 offences38
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order8
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Westfield Academy

Good1029 pupils0.8 km
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Preston CofE Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils1.1 km
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Preston School Academy

Good923 pupils1.2 km
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Oaklands Primary School

Good421 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Pete's Bun Shop0.9 km
  • GREENWOOD MINI MARKET0.1 km
  • The Cake Box0.1 km
  • Wessex News0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • ROYAL STANDARD0.7 km
  • The Arrow0.9 km
  • Yeovil Sports & Social Club0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • New World0.9 km
  • Polat's Place0.8 km
  • Wessex Fish Bar0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Apple Tree Farm Shop & Restaurant0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil1.9 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill3.3 km
  • Yeovil Junction4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Thornton Road0.2 km
  • Thornton Road0.2 km
  • Greenwood Shops0.2 km
  • Court Gardens0.2 km
  • Whitevine Close0.2 km