BA21 3SN is a safe, established residential area on The Toose, 0.8km from Preston Plucknett in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Brympton ward and the Yeovil constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BA21 3SN offers 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 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, up 68.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3SN are sourced from Output Area E00148533 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE TOOSE, BA21 3SN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE TOOSE, BA21 3SN.
223
45
£ 42,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA21 3SN spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 68.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA21 3SN. The average age is 44.9. 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
£ 175,500
8 sales · Mean £ 174,375
Semi-Detached
£ 240,000
13 sales · Mean £ 233,500
Detached
£ 285,000
9 sales · Mean £ 299,222
Flat
£ 110,000
3 sales · Mean £ 109,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA21 3SN has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Preston CofE Primary School
Preston School Academy
Westfield Academy
Kingfisher Primary School
Oaklands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Pete's Bun Shop0.2 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- The End of the World Reading Club0.9 km
- GREENWOOD MINI MARKET1.0 km
- Claire's Candy0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- ROYAL STANDARD0.7 km
- The Arrow0.2 km
- The Bell Inn (Hungry Horse)0.7 km
- Airfield Tavern0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Baxter Storey at Screwfix Direct Ltd0.5 km
- KFC0.5 km
- Palmers Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Palmers Garden Centre0.7 km
- The Cafe0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd & Petrol Station0.6 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- The Range0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Happy House0.7 km
- New World0.2 km
- Subway0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yeovil2.1 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill3.7 km
- Yeovil Junction4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Milton Close0.0 km
- Derwent Way0.1 km
- The Toose0.2 km
- Evesham Avenue0.2 km
- The Cleve0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA213SN · Data under Open Government Licence