Postcode Analysis South Somerset, South West

PEREGRINE CLOSE, BA22 8FD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEREGRINE CLOSE, BA22 8FD.

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Population

548

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences47
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Kingfisher Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.3 km
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Preston CofE Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Poundland1.0 km
  • Halfords1.0 km
  • Hobbycraft1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Baxter Storey at Screwfix Direct Ltd0.9 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • Sonni's Cafe1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Yeovil Premier Inn0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Range1.0 km
fastfood

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