Lower Wraxhill Road, Yeovil, BA20 2JT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA20 2JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.8%	51.2%	-3.6%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	45.2%	48.8%	3.6%	49.0%	-0.2%

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 2JT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.3% 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	15.3%	11.6%	-3.7%	37.9%	-26.3%
Married: Opposite sex	68.8%	69.3%	0.5%	44.2%	25.1%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	3.5%	4.3%	0.8%	9.1%	-4.8%
Widowed	11.1%	13%	1.9%	6.1%	6.9%

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	39.3%	39.4%	0.1%	48.4%	-9.0%
Good health	36.6%	35.7%	-0.9%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	19.5%	20.5%	1.0%	12.7%	7.8%
Bad health	3.6%	2.4%	-1.2%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	1%	2%	1.0%	1.2%	0.8%

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	23.3%	17%	-6.3%	18.2%	-1.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.3%	7.9%	-0.4%	9.6%	-1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.2%	14.4%	0.2%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	11.1%	13.7%	2.6%	5.3%	8.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	17.7%	4.5%	16.9%	0.8%
Degree or Similar	26.4%	27.4%	1.0%	33.8%	-6.4%
Other	3.5%	1.8%	-1.7%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
White	100%	100%	0.0%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.6% 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	98.7%	95.6%	-3.1%	83.2%	12.4%
European Union	0.3%	2.7%	2.4%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.7%	95.6%	-3.1%	83.2%	12.4%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.5%	76.7%	5.8%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Portugal	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
No passport held	14.8%	13.5%	1.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	18.5%	37.2%	-18.7%
Christian	73.4%	46.2%	27.2%
Not answered	8.1%	6.0%	2.1%

Safety

Is Lower Wraxhill Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Wraxhill Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brympton average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,500

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BA20 2JT, 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 - 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 - 3/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 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 Lower Wraxhill Road are based on 38 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 Lower Wraxhill Road, Yeovil, BA20 2JT

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA20 2JT

Average Price
£444,405

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£444,405

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lower Wraxhill Road

Average Price
£409,541

Semi-Detached
£441,999

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£405,723

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lower Wraxhill Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
32 Lower Wraxhill Road, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2025-07-02	£368,051
42 Lower Wraxhill Road, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£452,500	2025-02-24	£452,032
48 Lower Wraxhill Road, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2020-08-20	£434,846
34 Lower Wraxhill Road, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£393,000	2018-10-19	£477,038
42 Lower Wraxhill Road, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2018-02-01	£400,000

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA20 2JT

Employment

BA20 2JT 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 2JT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 57% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	159
Full-Time Employee	53
Self-Employed	23
Part-Time Employee	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Education	13
Human health and social work activities	11
Construction	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1
Transport and storage	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Lime Tree Avenue , BA20 2PW	- not rated	851 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Church School Lime Tree Avenue , BA20 2PW	- not rated	851 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
East Coker Community Primary School East Coker , BA22 9HY	3out of 4	1,503 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oaklands Primary School Preston Grove , BA20 2DU	3out of 4	1,990 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School South View , Barwick BA22 9TH	2out of 4	1,999 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Preston School Monks Dale , BA21 3JD	- not rated	2,401 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Preston School Academy Monks Dale , BA21 3JD	3out of 4	2,401 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Academy Westfield Road , BA21 3DB	3out of 4	2,824 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Community School Stiby Road , BA21 3EP	- not rated	2,948 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Buckler's Mead School 1 St. Johns Road , BA21 4NH	3out of 4	4,260 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	2,849 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sage House School Bartec 4 , Watercombe Lane BA20 2SU	- not rated	1,475 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Focus School - Yeovil Primary Campus 164 Preston Road , BA20 2EQ	- not rated	2,226 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Quantock Education Trust 164 Preston Road , BA20 2EQ	- not rated	2,245 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Yeovil District Hospital Education Childrens Education Unit , Level 10 BA21 4AT	- not rated	2,674 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Yeovil Centre Dampier Street , Reckleford BA21 4EN	- not rated	2,787 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Old Barn Club	Old Barn Way		876 yd
Red House	Dorchester Road		1,039 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Busy Bees Takeaway	39 Forest Hill		911 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Turners Barn Lane Recreation Ground TURNERS BARN LANE RECREATION GROUND TURNERS BARN LANE RECREATION GROUND TURNERS BARN LANE	grass pitches	280 yd
Yew Tree Park YEW TREE PARK PLAY AREA YEW TREE PARK PLAY AREA LYSANDER ROAD	grass pitches	944 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	42 Mbit/s
Average download speed	41.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	54.12 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	54.12 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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