Summerhouse Terrace is in Yeovil and in Somerset district. BA20 1NL is located in the Yeovil South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Yeovil. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Summerhouse Terrace, Yeovil, BA20 1NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA20 1EH, BA20 1EL, BA20 1NZ, BA20 1NR, BA20 1NS, BA20 1LU, BA20 1LT, BA20 1NY, BA20 1NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA20 1NL is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 44.8% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 55.2% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BA20 1NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.4% | 46% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 27.9% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 19.5% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 10.4% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 4% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.7% | 41.8% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 39.2% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 16.3% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 2.4% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.2% | 17.1% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.4% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 18.1% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 31.9% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.3% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 97.9% | 92.3% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 77.6% 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 | 89.7% | 77.6% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 15% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 78.3% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 8.9% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Summerhouse Terrace was 328.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 202.3% higher than the Yeovil Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Summerhouse Terrace has the 9th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Yeovil Central and the 76th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 196.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowcliffes Of Yeovil Summer House Terrace, Yeovil, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2024-10-14 | £1,345,750 |
| 3 Summer House Terrace, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £291,083 | 2024-03-27 | £306,176 |
| 11 Summer House Terrace, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-03-29 | £298,947 |
| 3 Summer House Terrace, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-10-16 | £300,484 |
| 5 Summer House Terrace, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2015-04-02 | £267,204 |
BA20 1NL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reckleford Infant School and Nursery Eastland Road , BA21 4ET | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gildas Catholic Primary School Mary Street , BA21 4EG | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huish Primary School Carisbrooke Gardens , BA20 1AY | 4out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Michael's Academy Grass Royal , BA21 4JW | 2out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy St Michael's Avenue , BA21 4LD | 2out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckler's Mead School 1 St. Johns Road , BA21 4NH | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Stiby Road , BA21 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston School Academy Monks Dale , BA21 3JD | 2out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil College Mudford Road , BA21 4DR | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Somerset Partnership School Dampier Street , BA21 4EN | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fiveways Special School Victoria Road , BA21 5AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairmead School Mudford Road , BA21 4NZ | 3out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Lufton College Lufton , BA22 8ST | - not rated | 4,536 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Yeovil Leisure Centre, Old Station Road | 139 yd | |
| Cineworld Multiplex Cinema | Yeovil Leisure Centre, Old Station Road | 139 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl Group | Yeovil Leisure Centre, Old Station Road | 139 yd | |
| Nuffield Health, Fitness & Well-being Club | Yeovil Leisure Centre, Old Station Road | 139 yd | |
| Texas Rocks | 70 Middle Street | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karma Bar | 5 Stars Lane | 125 yd | |
| Chicago Rock Cafe | Stars Lane | 125 yd | |
| Club Neo | Stars Lane | 125 yd | |
| The 94 Club | 94 Middle Street | 160 yd | |
| JD Wetherspoon Plc (William Dampier) | 97 Middle Street | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Take Away | 6B Stars Lane | 125 yd | |
| The Charcoal Grill | 43 South Street | 207 yd | |
| IDAMI | 27 South Street | 207 yd | |
| Mukta Balti | 19 Bond Street | 238 yd | |
| Munchies | 98A Middle Street | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 5-9 Middle Street | 395 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods PLC | Ivel Square | 398 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Sherborne Road | 425 yd | |
| Farm Foods Ltd | Sherborne Road | 425 yd | |
| Tesco | Queensway Place | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil Alpine Village (Closed) Addlewell Lane | ski slopes | 170 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Yeovil) YEO LEISURE PARK YEO LEISURE PARK OLD STATION WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 213 yd |
| Vicarage Street Methodist Church Hall Middle Street | 255 yd | |
| Images Fitness Centre (Closed) Unit FF4 Unit FF4 Newton Road | health and fitness suite | 334 yd |
| Trimwise (Closed) Park Road | health and fitness suite | 670 yd |
| The Park School THE PARK | artificial grass pitch | 808 yd |
| Goldenstones Leisure Centre BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 833 yd |
| Yeovil Bowls And Squash Club Higher Kingston | indoor bowls, squash courts | 1,025 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 15.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 15.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 15.4% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.