Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

SUNNINGDALE ROAD, BA21 5LA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNNINGDALE ROAD, BA21 5LA.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA21 5LA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 43, BA21 5LA 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA21 5LA is a mixed residential area on Sunningdale Road, 0.4km from New Town in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil East ward and the Yeovil constituency.

For families considering a move, BA21 5LA represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for BA21 5LA are sourced from Output Area E00148943 (shared with 8 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 5LA. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

Crime around BA21 5LA is moderate at 68 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 offences190
Shoplifting120
Anti-social behaviour56
Other theft24
Criminal damage and arson23

school Local Schools

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St. Michael's Academy

Good249 pupils0.3 km
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Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy

Requires Improvement167 pupils0.3 km
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Fiveways Special School

Outstanding92 pupils0.5 km
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Birchfield Community Primary School

Good413 pupils0.6 km
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Reckleford Infant School and Nursery

Good123 pupils0.7 km
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Buckler's Mead School

Inadequate742 pupils0.8 km
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South Somerset Partnership School

Good21 pupils0.8 km
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St Gildas Catholic Primary School

Good0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Armchair Adventurer Cafe0.8 km
  • The Hub Cafe1.0 km
  • Akash Indian Restaurant & Takeaway0.9 km
  • Nandos1.0 km
  • Palmers Catering Ltd0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Crofton Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • E-Door Superstore1.0 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouses Limited0.8 km
  • Filipino Rice Supply0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Black Horse0.9 km
  • Great Western Railway Staff Association0.8 km
  • The Royal Marine Inn0.5 km
  • Pen Mill Hotel0.6 km
  • The Great Lyde1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Farm Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Co-op0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

15 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
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Terrace Lodge Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yeovil Pen Mill0.8 km
  • Yeovil1.3 km
  • Yeovil Junction2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Rosebery Avenue Post Office0.1 km
  • Rosebery Avenue Post Office0.1 km
  • Ferns Nursing Home0.1 km
  • Ferns Nursing Home0.1 km
  • Rosebery Avenue0.1 km