Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

HILLCREST ROAD, BA21 4RE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLCREST ROAD, BA21 4RE.

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

327

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA21 4RE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 38, BA21 4RE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 7.3% year-on-year.

home £166,285 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA21 4RE is a mixed residential area on Hillcrest Road, 0.4km from New Town in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil Central ward and the Yeovil constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA21 4RE are sourced from Output Area E00148907 (shared with 6 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 4RE. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 150,000

6 sales · Mean £ 157,958

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

3 sales · Mean £ 172,000

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

Crime around BA21 4RE is moderate at 66 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.

Violence and sexual offences177
Shoplifting120
Anti-social behaviour53
Public order29
Other theft23

school Local Schools

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St. Michael's Academy

Good249 pupils0.4 km
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Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy

Requires Improvement167 pupils0.5 km
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Reckleford Infant School and Nursery

Good123 pupils0.7 km
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Birchfield Community Primary School

Good413 pupils0.7 km
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Buckler's Mead School

Inadequate742 pupils0.7 km
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Fiveways Special School

Outstanding92 pupils0.7 km
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St Gildas Catholic Primary School

Good0.7 km
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Milford Junior School

Good403 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • The Southern Co-Operative ltd0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Farm Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC1.0 km
  • Co-op0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Crofton Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • E-Door Superstore1.0 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouses Limited0.8 km
  • Filipino Rice Supply0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Black Horse0.8 km
  • JD Wetherspoon Plc (William Dampier)1.0 km
  • The Royal Marine Inn0.7 km
  • Yeovil Bowls and Squash Club1.0 km
  • Pen Mill Hotel0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Akash Indian Restaurant & Takeaway0.9 km
  • Memsaab1.0 km
  • Nandos1.0 km
  • Palmers Catering Ltd0.8 km
  • Tamburino Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Golden River (Wyndham)0.8 km
  • Wah Ying House0.9 km
  • Chicken Shack Yeovil Ltd0.9 km
  • Pizza Perfecto0.9 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Terrace Lodge Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil Pen Mill1.0 km
  • Yeovil1.0 km
  • Yeovil Junction2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hill Crest Road0.1 km
  • Hill Crest Road0.1 km
  • Fielding Road0.2 km
  • Ferns Nursing Home0.2 km
  • Ferns Nursing Home0.2 km