BA22 8FD is a sought-after residential area on Peregrine Close, 0.6km from Houndstone in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Brympton ward and the Yeovil constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA22, BA22 8FD offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BA22 8FD are sourced from Output Area E00186656 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEREGRINE CLOSE, BA22 8FD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEREGRINE CLOSE, BA22 8FD.
548
27
£ 50,600 /yr
64%
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
BA22 8FD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £251k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA22 8FD. The average age is 26.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 269,995
11 sales · Mean £ 255,450
Flat
£ 170,495
2 sales · Mean £ 170,495
Terraced
£ 216,116
1 sales · Mean £ 216,116
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA22 8FD has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kingfisher Primary School
Preston CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Poundland1.0 km
- Halfords1.0 km
- Hobbycraft1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Baxter Storey at Screwfix Direct Ltd0.9 km
- KFC1.0 km
- Sonni's Cafe1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Yeovil Premier Inn0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Range1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Subway1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yeovil3.4 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill5.0 km
- Yeovil Junction5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Houndstone Corner0.3 km
- Houndstone Corner0.3 km
- Houndstone0.4 km
- Houndstone0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA228FD · Data under Open Government Licence