Hendford is in Yeovil and in Somerset district. BA20 1TQ 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 Hendford, Yeovil, BA20 1TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA20 1TH, BA20 2QD, BA20 1TW, BA20 1TE, BA20 1TG, BA20 1ND, BA20 1UU, BA20 1SH, BA20 1UN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA20 1TQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 54% | 54% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 46% | 46% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 40.5% | 38.6% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 23.8% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 12% | 12.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 19.6% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 13.5% |
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 (66.9%) 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 | 33.9% | 37% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 29.9% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 24.2% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 18.7% | 26.3% | 7.6% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.5% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 10% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 15.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 27.9% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 10.2% | 3.2% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 88.7% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 69.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 69.2% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 7.1% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86% | 69.5% | -16.5% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 11% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.1% | 76.7% | -23.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 7.1% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hendford was 669.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 517.6% higher than the Yeovil Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hendford has the 4th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Yeovil Central and the 21st highest crime rate of 1,846 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 325.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 The Coach House, 15 Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2026-01-23 | £86,071 |
| Flat 3 Flowers House, 15 Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2025-06-12 | £109,001 |
| Flat 3 The Coach House, 15 Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-11-01 | £125,135 |
| Flat 4 Flowers House, 15 Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-12-16 | £106,031 |
| Flat 7 Flowers House, 15 Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2021-08-12 | £140,226 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BA20 1TQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huish Primary School Carisbrooke Gardens , BA20 1AY | 4out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huish Primary School Carisbrooke Gardens , BA20 1AY | - not rated | 538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gildas Catholic Primary School Mary Street , BA21 4EG | - not rated | 592 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gildas Catholic Primary School Mary Street , BA21 4EG | - not rated | 592 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reckleford Infant School and Nursery Eastland Road , BA21 4ET | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Academy Westfield Road , BA21 3DB | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Community School Stiby Road , BA21 3EP | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston School Monks Dale , BA21 3JD | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston School Academy Monks Dale , BA21 3JD | 3out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckler's Mead School 1 St. Johns Road , BA21 4NH | 3out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil College Mudford Road , BA21 4DR | - not rated | 947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 596 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yeovil Centre Dampier Street , Reckleford BA21 4EN | - not rated | 673 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yeovil Centre Dampier Street , BA21 4EN | - not rated | 673 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Somerset Partnership School Dampier Street , BA21 4EN | - not rated | 678 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Centre C O Yeovil College, Mudford Road , BA21 4DR | - not rated | 947 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Pasta Mondo | Westminster House, 10 Westminster Street | 158 yd | |
| ASK Italian also trades as Coco Di Mama | 15 Princes Street | 176 yd | |
| The Green Room (SW) Ltd | 11 Wine Street | 204 yd | |
| FINCA | 11 High Street | 210 yd | |
| Cafe Nero | 10 High Street | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil Masonic Hall | 23 Hendford | 6 yd | |
| The Butchers Arms | 13 Hendford | 6 yd | |
| The Westminster | 12 Westminster Street | 158 yd | |
| The Pall Tavern | 15 Silver Street | 327 yd | |
| The Armoury Inn | The Armoury Inn, 1 The Park | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi King | 7 Westminster Street | 137 yd | |
| The Original Charcoal Grill | 8 Westminster Street | 158 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Unit 4-5, Tesco Stores, Queensway Place | 315 yd | |
| Choi's Kitchen | 13 Silver Street | 327 yd | |
| Earls Sandwich Bar | 12 Silver Street | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 5-9 Middle Street | 270 yd | |
| Tesco | Queensway Place | 275 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods PLC | Ivel Square | 373 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | West Hendford | 791 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Sherborne Road | 856 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trimwise (Closed) Park Road | health and fitness suite | 269 yd |
| The Park School THE PARK | artificial grass pitch | 369 yd |
| Vicarage Street Methodist Church Hall Middle Street | 469 yd | |
| Goldenstones Leisure Centre BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 504 yd |
| Yeovil Alpine Village (Closed) Addlewell Lane | ski slopes | 549 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Yeovil) YEO LEISURE PARK YEO LEISURE PARK OLD STATION WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 733 yd |
| Yeovil Bowls And Squash Club Higher Kingston | indoor bowls, squash courts | 735 yd |
| Images Fitness Centre (Closed) Unit FF4 Unit FF4 Newton Road | health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| Parcroft School (Closed) Summerleaze Park | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Oaklands Primary School PRESTON GROVE | grass pitches | 1,012 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 23.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 23.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 23.5% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.