The Park, Yeovil, BA20 1DX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA20 1DX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.7%	52.1%	3.4%	51.0%	1.1%
Male	51.3%	47.9%	-3.4%	49.0%	-1.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	27.6%	25.3%	-2.3%	37.9%	-12.6%
Married: Opposite sex	49.4%	46.8%	-2.6%	44.2%	2.6%
Separated	2.1%	1.8%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	6.7%	9.4%	2.7%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	14.2%	16.8%	2.6%	6.1%	10.7%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.5%	38.8%	-4.7%	48.4%	-9.6%
Good health	31.3%	30%	-1.3%	33.6%	-3.6%
Fair health	13.3%	15.8%	2.5%	12.7%	3.1%
Bad health	6.8%	13.2%	6.4%	4.0%	9.2%
Very bad health	5.2%	2.3%	-2.9%	1.2%	1.1%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27%	23.4%	-3.6%	18.2%	5.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.3%	10.7%	0.4%	9.6%	1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	14.5%	0.6%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	5%	0.5%	5.3%	-0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	11.2%	-0.9%	16.9%	-5.7%
Degree or Similar	27.3%	32%	4.7%	33.8%	-1.8%
Other	4.8%	3.3%	-1.5%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	2.1%	2.6%	0.5%	1.1%	1.5%
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	1%	1.0%	3.1%	-2.1%
Other Asian	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	94.8%	94.5%	-0.3%	81.4%	13.1%
Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.1%	85.8%	-4.3%	83.2%	2.6%
European Union	4.4%	8%	3.6%	6.1%	1.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1%	0.8%	-0.2%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	3.6%	3.6%	0.0%	5.6%	-2.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.6%	85.5%	-4.1%	83.2%	2.3%
10+ Years	2.3%	6.5%	4.2%	9.8%	-3.3%
5-10 Years	1.6%	2.6%	1.0%	2.9%	-0.3%
2-5 Years	1.3%	1.8%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	5.2%	3.6%	-1.6%	1.9%	1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66.6%	76.7%	-10.1%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Spain	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Poland	3.6%	1.3%	2.3%
Romania	2.1%	0.9%	1.2%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Southern Asia	1.6%	1.2%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
No passport held	23.3%	13.5%	9.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.6%	37.2%	-11.6%
Christian	64.8%	46.2%	18.6%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	3.1%	6.5%	-3.4%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is The Park Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Park was 221.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 225.2% higher than the Brympton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Park has the 7th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Brympton and the 160th highest crime rate of 1,846 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 155.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,600

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BA20 1DX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Park are based on 53 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Somerset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Park, Yeovil, BA20 1DX

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA20 1DX

Average Price
£360,477

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£360,477

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Park

Average Price
£474,416

Semi-Detached
£578,327

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£513,757

Flats/Maisonettes
£153,273

Other
£466,888

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The ParkStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
30 The Park, Yeovil, Somerset Other, an established residential building	£320,000	2017-12-13	£353,604

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA20 1DX

Employment

BA20 1DX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in BA20 1DX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	137
Full-Time Employee	88
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	25
Looking after home or family	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Other	11
Unemployed	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	46
Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Education	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Construction	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Information and communication	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	5
Other	4
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Huish Primary School Carisbrooke Gardens , BA20 1AY	4out of 4	238 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Huish Primary School Carisbrooke Gardens , BA20 1AY	- not rated	238 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Gildas Catholic Primary School Mary Street , BA21 4EG	- not rated	495 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Gildas Catholic Primary School Mary Street , BA21 4EG	- not rated	495 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Parcroft Community Junior School Summerleaze Park , BA20 2BP	- not rated	725 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westfield Academy Westfield Road , BA21 3DB	3out of 4	1,189 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Community School Stiby Road , BA21 3EP	- not rated	1,368 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Preston School Monks Dale , BA21 3JD	- not rated	1,567 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Preston School Academy Monks Dale , BA21 3JD	3out of 4	1,567 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Buckler's Mead School 1 St. Johns Road , BA21 4NH	3out of 4	1,856 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Yeovil College Mudford Road , BA21 4DR	- not rated	518 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Yeovil District Hospital Education Childrens Education Unit , Level 10 BA21 4AT	- not rated	281 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Horizon Centre C O Yeovil College, Mudford Road , BA21 4DR	- not rated	518 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Yeovil Centre Dampier Street , Reckleford BA21 4EN	- not rated	727 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Yeovil Centre Dampier Street , BA21 4EN	- not rated	727 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South Somerset Partnership School Dampier Street , BA21 4EN	- not rated	733 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	Unit 2, Tesco Stores, Queensway Place	196 yd
Tesco	The Cafe, Queensway Place	196 yd
Castello	3 Park Road	204 yd
The Cafe/The Emporium	39 Princes Street	246 yd
SOUVLAKI.GR	29 Princes Street	257 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Armoury Inn	The Armoury Inn, 1 The Park	116 yd
Yeovil Conservative Club T/A Duke of York	Kingston	160 yd
Yeovil Bowls and Squash Club	35A Higher Kingston	239 yd
The Westminster	12 Westminster Street	291 yd
Beehive Inn	112 Huish	381 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yo! To Go!	Unit 4-5, Tesco Stores, Queensway Place	173 yd
Metro Kitchen	67 Princes Street	201 yd
The Rising Sun	61 Princes Street	201 yd
Magic Spice	79 Princes Street	201 yd
The Original Charcoal Grill	8 Westminster Street	291 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Queensway Place	196 yd
Marks & Spencer	5-9 Middle Street	469 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods PLC	Ivel Square	493 yd
Lidl UK GmbH	West Hendford	972 yd
Aldi Stores Limited	Sherborne Road	991 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Park School THE PARK	artificial grass pitch	68 yd
Trimwise (Closed) Park Road	health and fitness suite	198 yd
Yeovil Bowls And Squash Club Higher Kingston	indoor bowls, squash courts	337 yd
Yeovil College Sports Centre MUDFORD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	589 yd
Vicarage Street Methodist Church Hall Middle Street		658 yd
Parcroft School (Closed) Summerleaze Park	grass pitches	725 yd
Oaklands Primary School PRESTON GROVE	grass pitches	781 yd
Goldenstones Leisure Centre BRUNSWICK STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	875 yd
Yeovil Alpine Village (Closed) Addlewell Lane	ski slopes	919 yd
Images Fitness Centre (Closed) Unit FF4 Unit FF4 Newton Road	health and fitness suite	932 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BA20 1DX