Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

HIGHFIELD ROAD, BA21 4RL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD ROAD, BA21 4RL.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA21 4RL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
workEmployment
7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BA21 4RL's 59% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 36.2% year-on-year.

home £202,100 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA21 4RL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Highfield Road, 0.2km from New Town in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil Central ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For families considering a move, BA21 4RL represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £202k, down 36.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA21 4RL are sourced from Output Area E00148918 (shared with 10 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 4RL. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.0%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 242,000

4 sales · Mean £ 229,750

Terraced

£ 133,500

8 sales · Mean £ 144,625

Semi-Detached

£ 176,747

2 sales · Mean £ 176,747

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

Crime around BA21 4RL is moderate at 58 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 offences215
Anti-social behaviour63
Public order46
Other theft34
Criminal damage and arson33

school Local Schools

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St. Michael's Academy

Good249 pupils0.2 km
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Reckleford Infant School and Nursery

Good123 pupils0.3 km
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St Gildas Catholic Primary School

Good0.4 km
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Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy

Requires Improvement167 pupils0.4 km
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South Somerset Partnership School

Good21 pupils0.4 km
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Fiveways Special School

Outstanding92 pupils0.7 km
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Milford Junior School

Good403 pupils0.9 km
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Milford Infants' School

Good261 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Blacks0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Clinton Cards0.7 km
  • Continental Foods0.9 km
  • Crofton Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • + 43 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Keep0.8 km
  • Terrace Lodge Hotel0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Black Horse0.5 km
  • Chicago Rock Cafe0.7 km
  • JD Wetherspoon Plc (William Dampier)0.6 km
  • Karma Bar0.7 km
  • The Armoury Inn0.8 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Akash Indian Restaurant & Takeaway0.6 km
  • Castello0.7 km
  • Cineworld Multiplex Cinema0.8 km
  • Coffee #10.7 km
  • Cow and Apple0.8 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
  • Farm Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods PLC0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Earls Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • Golden River (Wyndham)0.5 km
  • IDAMI0.8 km
  • Magic Spice0.7 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil0.8 km
  • Yeovil Pen Mill0.9 km
  • Yeovil Junction2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • King Street0.1 km
  • King Street0.1 km
  • Grass Royal0.1 km
  • Grass Royal0.1 km
  • Gordon Road0.1 km