BA22 8JW is a sought-after residential area on Esmonde Drive, 0.7km from Northover in Ilchester. Administratively it sits within Martock ward and the Yeovil constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BA22 8JW offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £271k, up 3.9% year-on-year. 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 8JW are sourced from Output Area E00148740 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ESMONDE DRIVE, BA22 8JW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESMONDE DRIVE, BA22 8JW.
382
26
£ 52,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA22 8JW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BA22 8JW is a high-turnover rental hub — with 74% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Average age 26 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area. Property prices are trending up 3.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA22 8JW. The average age is 25.5. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 267,000
5 sales · Mean £ 260,300
Detached
£ 376,000
1 sales · Mean £ 376,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA22 8JW has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ilchester Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Central Stores0.7 km
- Costcutter0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Spice Corner0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yeovil7.8 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill8.7 km
- Yeovil Junction10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Taranto Hill0.1 km
- Taranto Hill0.3 km
- St Andrews Church0.4 km
- Hainbury Farm0.4 km
- Hainbury Farm0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA228JW · Data under Open Government Licence