BA21 5AJ is a mixed residential area on Percy Road, 0.3km from Goar Knap in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil East ward and the Yeovil constituency.
For families considering a move, BA21 5AJ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £198k, down 7.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA21 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00148942 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PERCY ROAD, BA21 5AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERCY ROAD, BA21 5AJ.
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37
£ 43,500 /yr
55%
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
BA21 5AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 7.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA21 5AJ. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 165,000
20 sales · Mean £ 175,525
Detached
£ 230,000
3 sales · Mean £ 218,333
Semi-Detached
£ 175,250
8 sales · Mean £ 183,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA21 5AJ is moderate at 69 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
Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy
Fiveways Special School
St. Michael's Academy
Birchfield Community Primary School
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
South Somerset Partnership School
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
Buckler's Mead School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Armchair Adventurer Cafe0.6 km
- Base Gym Yeovil0.9 km
- Ell's Kitchen1.0 km
- The Hub Cafe0.8 km
- Akash Indian Restaurant & Takeaway0.9 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Crofton Stores Ltd0.9 km
- E-Door Superstore0.9 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouses Limited0.8 km
- Atomic Games and Comics1.0 km
- Centre News1.0 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Black Horse1.0 km
- JD Wetherspoon Plc (William Dampier)1.0 km
- Great Western Railway Staff Association0.6 km
- The Royal Marine Inn0.3 km
- The Great Lyde1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- Farm Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Co-op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Golden River (Wyndham)0.8 km
- Wah Ying House0.9 km
- Mandarin Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Massala Express0.9 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Terrace Lodge Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yeovil Pen Mill0.6 km
- Yeovil1.4 km
- Yeovil Junction2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Percy Road0.0 km
- Percy Road0.0 km
- Alexandra Road0.1 km
- Rosebery Avenue0.1 km
- Alexandra Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BA215AJ · Data under Open Government Licence