Preston Road, Yeovil, BA20 2EW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA20 2EW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.3%	51.4%	-1.9%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	46.7%	48.6%	1.9%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of BA20 2EW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.1%	25.3%	0.2%	37.9%	-12.6%
Married: Opposite sex	59.7%	56.1%	-3.6%	44.2%	11.9%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	3.6%	2.2%	-1.4%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	7.4%	10.2%	2.8%	9.1%	1.1%
Widowed	4.3%	5.7%	1.4%	6.1%	-0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	54%	45.1%	-8.9%	48.4%	-3.3%
Good health	32%	37.9%	5.9%	33.6%	4.3%
Fair health	9.5%	13.2%	3.7%	12.7%	0.5%
Bad health	3.6%	2.7%	-0.9%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	1%	1%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

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	14.3%	12.4%	-1.9%	18.2%	-5.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.8%	9.7%	-5.1%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	15.6%	1.5%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	6.7%	10.4%	3.7%	5.3%	5.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15%	17.9%	2.9%	16.9%	1.0%
Degree or Similar	30.5%	31.8%	1.3%	33.8%	-2.0%
Other	4.5%	2.2%	-2.3%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	0.7%	-0.1%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%	1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.7%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	94.9%	94.4%	-0.5%	81.4%	13.0%
Arab	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.9%	94.5%	1.6%	83.2%	11.3%
European Union	3.7%	2.3%	-1.4%	6.1%	-3.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.4%	0.6%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.6%	-0.2%	1.3%	-0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.7%	94.5%	1.8%	83.2%	11.3%
10+ Years	1.4%	2.1%	0.7%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	1%	1%	0.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	2%	1.5%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	3%	0.8%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.6%	76.7%	5.9%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Portugal	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Other Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
South-East Asia	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	13.2%	13.5%	-0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.2%	37.2%	-3.0%
Christian	57.8%	46.2%	11.6%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Preston Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Preston Road was 276.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 384.0% higher than the Brympton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Preston Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 124 local areas in Brympton and the 95th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BA20 2EW, 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Preston Road are based on 384 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 Preston Road, Yeovil, BA20 2EW

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA20 2EW

Average Price
£437,319

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£238,857

Detached
£496,857

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Preston Road

Average Price
£302,032

Semi-Detached
£321,733

Terraced
£317,285

Detached
£440,361

Flats/Maisonettes
£128,927

Other
£303,259

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Preston Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Little Knapp House, 225A Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2022-07-01	£425,000
223 Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2020-01-15	£397,628
225A Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2016-02-18	£324,784
225 Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2015-06-12	£563,389
203 Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2015-04-24	£213,763

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA20 2EW

Employment

BA20 2EW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2EW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	152
Retired	134
Part-Time Employee	44
Self-Employed	33
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	7
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	51
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Human health and social work activities	31
Education	28
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	22
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Construction	14
Other	13
Administrative and support service activities	12
Real estate activities	11
Information and communication	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Transport and storage	9
Financial and insurance activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Preston CofE Primary School The Toose , Abbey Manor Park BA21 3SN	4out of 4	674 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oaklands Primary School Preston Grove , BA20 2DU	3out of 4	1,177 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Church School Lime Tree Avenue , BA20 2PW	4out of 4	1,443 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingfisher Primary School Kingfisher Drive , Houndstone BA22 8FJ	4out of 4	1,612 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Huish Primary School Carisbrooke Gardens , BA20 1AY	4out of 4	1,715 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Preston School Academy Monks Dale , BA21 3JD	2out of 4	460 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Academy Stiby Road , BA21 3EP	3out of 4	1,178 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Buckler's Mead School 1 St. Johns Road , BA21 4NH	- not rated	3,339 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanchester Academy East Stoke , TA14 6UG	3out of 4	5,194 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	1,954 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cambian Lufton College Lufton , BA22 8ST	- not rated	1,995 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South Somerset Partnership School Dampier Street , BA21 4EN	3out of 4	2,681 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fairmead School Mudford Road , BA21 4NZ	3out of 4	3,452 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fiveways Special School Victoria Road , BA21 5AZ	4out of 4	3,707 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cafe	Abbey Manor Business Centre, Preston Road	117 yd
Palmers Fish and Chips	Bernards Way	673 yd
Palmers Garden Centre	Bernards Way	673 yd
KFC	Unit 8 Western Avenue	887 yd
No 5 Catering Ltd	1 Kingfisher Close, Gazelle Road	995 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bell Inn (Hungry Horse)	207 Preston Road	2 yd
Airfield Tavern	Alvington Lane	833 yd
The Arrow	The Forum, The Toose	914 yd
ROYAL STANDARD	The Royal Standard, Larkhill Road	938 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Happy House	174 Preston Road	142 yd
Subway	Unit 10, Houndstone Retail Park, Western Avenue	887 yd
New World	2 The Forum	914 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda Stores Ltd & Petrol Station	Preston Road	562 yd
The Range	Houndstone Park, Western Avenue	887 yd
Tesco	Unit 1 The Forum	914 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Preston Sports Centre PRESTON SPORTS CENTRE PRESTON SPORTS CENTRE MONKS DALE	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	381 yd
Westlands Sport And Fitness Centre WESTLAND SPORTS CLUB HOUSE WESTLAND SPORTS CLUB HOUSE WESTBOURNE CLOSE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	806 yd
Progress Gym 3A-3B KINGFISHER CLOSE 3A-3B KINGFISHER CLOSE GAZELLE ROAD	health and fitness suite	929 yd
Alvington Playing Fields Alvington Lane	grass pitches	955 yd
Oaklands Primary School PRESTON GROVE	grass pitches	1,072 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	33.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	33.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	33.3%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	53.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	51.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.76 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.76 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BA20 2EW