BA21 5NR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Welland Road, 0.6km from Pen Mill in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil East ward and the Yeovil constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BA21 5NR is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £154k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 57.2% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BA21 5NR are sourced from Output Area E00148939 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLAND ROAD, BA21 5NR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLAND ROAD, BA21 5NR.
328
38
£ 39,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA21 5NR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BA21 5NR has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 57.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA21 5NR. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 154,000
4 sales · Mean £ 147,875
Flat
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA21 5NR 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.
school Local Schools
Birchfield Community Primary School
Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy
St. Michael's Academy
Fiveways Special School
Buckler's Mead School
Fairmead School
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
Milford Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Armchair Adventurer Cafe0.8 km
- Base Gym Yeovil0.9 km
- Ell's Kitchen1.0 km
- The Hub Cafe1.0 km
- The Kona Coffee House0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative ltd0.9 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- One Stop0.6 km
- Filipino Rice Supply0.9 km
- Glenville Road Post Office0.4 km
- Pen Mill Food & Wine0.7 km
- One Stop0.3 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Great Western Railway Staff Association0.9 km
- The Royal Marine Inn0.7 km
- Pen Mill Hotel0.8 km
- The Great Lyde0.7 km
- The Yellow Wagtail0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Gordon’s Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Grass Royal Fish Bar0.6 km
- Munch King0.2 km
- The Old Tannery Cafe0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yeovil Pen Mill0.9 km
- Yeovil1.5 km
- Yeovil Junction3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Greenhill Road0.1 km
- Monmouth Hall0.2 km
- Monmouth Hall0.2 km
- Sun Inn0.2 km
- Sun Inn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA215NR · Data under Open Government Licence