Ridgemead, Yeovil, BA20 2SF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA20 2SF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.4%	50.8%	3.4%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	52.6%	49.2%	-3.4%	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 2SF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.3% 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	22%	22.5%	0.5%	37.9%	-15.4%
Married: Opposite sex	67.4%	63.3%	-4.1%	44.2%	19.1%
Separated	3%	1.4%	-1.6%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	5.9%	8.7%	2.8%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	1.7%	4.1%	2.4%	6.1%	-2.0%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	56.1%	49%	-7.1%	48.4%	0.6%
Good health	34.3%	38%	3.7%	33.6%	4.4%
Fair health	7.3%	9.4%	2.1%	12.7%	-3.3%
Bad health	2.1%	3.1%	1.0%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	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.

In the area around BA20 2SF this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.1%	9.5%	1.4%	18.2%	-8.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.4%	11.4%	-6.0%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.2%	15.9%	-2.3%	13.4%	2.5%
Apprenticeship	6.8%	8.2%	1.4%	5.3%	2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	21.6%	22.7%	1.1%	16.9%	5.8%
Degree or Similar	22.5%	30%	7.5%	33.8%	-3.8%
Other	5.5%	2.3%	-3.2%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	92.4%	97.6%	5.2%	81.4%	16.2%
Arab	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.1% 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	93.1%	94.1%	1.0%	83.2%	10.9%
European Union	2.1%	3.1%	1.0%	6.1%	-3.0%
Africa	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	0.8%	-0.6%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.1%	94.1%	1.0%	83.2%	10.9%
10+ Years	1.7%	5.5%	3.8%	9.8%	-4.3%
5-10 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0.4%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.5%	76.7%	10.8%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
No passport held	10.9%	13.5%	-2.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.4%	37.2%	0.2%
Christian	55.3%	46.2%	9.1%
Other religion	2.7%	0.6%	2.1%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Ridgemead Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridgemead was 7.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.7% lower than the Brympton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Ridgemead has the 7th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Brympton and the 61st lowest crime rate of 1,846 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 153.3%.

🔎 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 2SF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (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) - 1/10 (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) - 1/10 (very 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 Ridgemead are based on 26 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 Ridgemead, Yeovil, BA20 2SF

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA20 2SF

Average Price
£261,362

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£203,556

Detached
£294,394

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ridgemead

Average Price
£288,298

Semi-Detached
£249,700

Terraced
£207,826

Detached
£321,736

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on RidgemeadStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Ridgemead, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£255,000	2026-01-30	£252,429
3 Ridgemead, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£282,500	2025-10-20	£278,176
5 Ridgemead, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2019-09-06	£240,050
5 Ridgemead, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2019-09-06	£240,050
1 Ridgemead, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£228,000	2018-02-06	£285,000

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA20 2SF

Employment

BA20 2SF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	93
Retired	57
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Other	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	42
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	39
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	19
Construction	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	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	449 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Church School Lime Tree Avenue , BA20 2PW	- not rated	449 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oaklands Primary School Preston Grove , BA20 2DU	3out of 4	1,622 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parcroft Community Junior School Summerleaze Park , BA20 2BP	- not rated	1,870 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
East Coker Community Primary School East Coker , BA22 9HY	3out of 4	2,054 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	1,693 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Preston School Academy Monks Dale , BA21 3JD	3out of 4	1,693 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Academy Westfield Road , BA21 3DB	3out of 4	2,285 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Community School Stiby Road , BA21 3EP	- not rated	2,364 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Buckler's Mead School 1 St. Johns Road , BA21 4NH	3out of 4	4,103 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	2,610 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	529 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Focus School - Yeovil Primary Campus 164 Preston Road , BA20 2EQ	- not rated	1,474 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Quantock Education Trust 164 Preston Road , BA20 2EQ	- not rated	1,496 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Yeovil District Hospital Education Childrens Education Unit , Level 10 BA21 4AT	- not rated	2,580 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Horizon Centre C O Yeovil College, Mudford Road , BA21 4DR	- not rated	2,610 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
No 5 Catering Ltd	1 Kingfisher Close, Gazelle Road		457 yd
McDonald's Restaurants Ltd	Lysander Road		955 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Old Barn Club	Old Barn Way		554 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Busy Bees Takeaway	39 Forest Hill		668 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Lysander Road		955 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Yew Tree Park YEW TREE PARK PLAY AREA YEW TREE PARK PLAY AREA LYSANDER ROAD	grass pitches	181 yd
Progress Gym 3A-3B KINGFISHER CLOSE 3A-3B KINGFISHER CLOSE GAZELLE ROAD	health and fitness suite	530 yd
Turners Barn Lane Recreation Ground TURNERS BARN LANE RECREATION GROUND TURNERS BARN LANE RECREATION GROUND TURNERS BARN LANE	grass pitches	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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	55.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	55.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	68.36 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	68.36 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BA20 2SF