Ilchester Road, Yeovil, BA21 3BG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA21 3BG 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	54.5%	51.2%	-3.3%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	45.5%	48.8%	3.3%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	32.3%	34.6%	2.3%	37.9%	-3.3%
Married: Opposite sex	44.4%	41.1%	-3.3%	44.2%	-3.1%
Separated	3.5%	3.5%	0.0%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	9.3%	10.8%	1.5%	9.1%	1.7%
Widowed	10.5%	10%	-0.5%	6.1%	3.9%

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	34.8%	44.4%	9.6%	48.4%	-4.0%
Good health	40.3%	36.1%	-4.2%	33.6%	2.5%
Fair health	17.4%	12.8%	-4.6%	12.7%	0.1%
Bad health	6.1%	5.6%	-0.5%	4.0%	1.6%
Very bad health	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	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	26.5%	20.4%	-6.1%	18.2%	2.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.9%	7.8%	-10.1%	9.6%	-1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14%	14.3%	0.3%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	7.4%	2.7%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.2%	18.3%	3.1%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	17.5%	29.6%	12.1%	33.8%	-4.2%
Other	4.3%	2.2%	-2.1%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	4.5%	4.5%	3.1%	1.4%
Other Asian	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.7%	92.4%	-6.3%	81.4%	11.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.4% 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	91.9%	84.4%	-7.5%	83.2%	1.2%
European Union	5.5%	9%	3.5%	6.1%	2.9%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1%	4.8%	3.8%	5.6%	-0.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.6%	84.4%	-7.2%	83.2%	1.2%
10+ Years	1%	6.6%	5.6%	9.8%	-3.2%
5-10 Years	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	3.9%	3.8%	-0.1%	2.2%	1.6%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	4.2%	1.9%	1.9%	2.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	63.9%	76.7%	-12.8%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	2.1%	1.3%	0.8%
Romania	5.2%	0.9%	4.3%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	3.5%	1.2%	2.3%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	21.2%	13.5%	7.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.8%	37.2%	-4.4%
Christian	58.5%	46.2%	12.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Ilchester Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ilchester Road was 293.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 331.3% higher than the Brympton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Ilchester Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Brympton and the 96th highest crime rate of 1,846 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,600

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BA21 3BG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Ilchester Road are based on 171 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 Ilchester Road, Yeovil, BA21 3BG

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA21 3BG

Average Price
£320,201

Semi-Detached
£308,875

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£326,997

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ilchester Road

Average Price
£385,247

Semi-Detached
£306,843

Terraced
£255,053

Detached
£401,510

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£780,176

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ilchester Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
147 Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset Other, an established residential building	£1,255,000	2025-12-09	£1,242,920
127 Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2021-06-23	£396,420
137 Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2021-03-03	£289,859
143 Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£317,500	2020-09-24	£381,540
139 Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2018-11-27	£254,585

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA21 3BG

Employment

BA21 3BG 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	81
Retired	60
Self-Employed	26
Part-Time Employee	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	4
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	34
Human health and social work activities	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Construction	12
Education	9
Other	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westfield Infants' Community School Westfield Road , BA21 3DB	- not rated	649 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Milford Infants' School Glenthorne Avenue , BA21 4PG	3out of 4	858 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Milford Junior School Glenthorne Avenue , BA21 4PG	- not rated	933 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Milford Junior School Glenthorne Avenue , BA21 4PG	3out of 4	933 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Parcroft Community Junior School Summerleaze Park , BA20 2BP	- not rated	960 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westfield Academy Westfield Road , BA21 3DB	3out of 4	558 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Community School Stiby Road , BA21 3EP	- not rated	609 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Preston School Monks Dale , BA21 3JD	- not rated	1,298 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Preston School Academy Monks Dale , BA21 3JD	3out of 4	1,298 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Buckler's Mead School 1 St. Johns Road , BA21 4NH	3out of 4	1,621 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	694 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Horizon Centre C O Yeovil College, Mudford Road , BA21 4DR	- not rated	694 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Yeovil District Hospital Education Childrens Education Unit , Level 10 BA21 4AT	- not rated	1,120 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Quantock Education Trust 164 Preston Road , BA20 2EQ	- not rated	1,506 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Focus School - Yeovil Primary Campus 164 Preston Road , BA20 2EQ	- not rated	1,527 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Yeovil Centre Dampier Street , Reckleford BA21 4EN	- not rated	1,650 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	Distance
The Rec Cafe	Yeovil Recreation Ground, Chilton Grove	596 yd
Rowan Ward	Summerlands Hospital, Preston Road	722 yd
The Apple Tree Farm Shop & Restaurant	Brimsmore Garden Centre, Tintinhull Road	1,026 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yeovil Sports & Social Club	Coronation Avenue	327 yd
Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club	Grove House, Legion Road	619 yd
Yeovil Bowls and Squash Club	35A Higher Kingston	979 yd
ROYAL STANDARD	The Royal Standard, Larkhill Road	1,002 yd
Yeovil Conservative Club T/A Duke of York	Kingston	1,020 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Polat's Place	8a Coronation Avenue	327 yd
Golden Valley	40-42 Westfield Road	577 yd
Gordon’s Fish & Chips	59 Glenthorne Avenue	1,038 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	147 Ilchester Road		1 yd
Co-op	72 Stiby Road		249 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bill Whistlecroft Athletics Arena YEOVIL ATHLETIC CLUB YEOVIL ATHLETIC CLUB PICKETT LANE	athletics tracks	344 yd
Yeovil Recreation Centre YEOVIL RECREATION GROUND YEOVIL RECREATION GROUND CHILTON GROVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	551 yd
Westfield Academy STIBY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	608 yd
Yeovil Sports & Social Club JOHNSON PARK JOHNSON PARK CORONATION AVENUE	grass pitches, tennis courts	621 yd
Yeovil College Sports Centre MUDFORD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	634 yd
Yeovil Bowls And Squash Club Higher Kingston	indoor bowls, squash courts	937 yd
Parcroft School (Closed) Summerleaze Park	grass pitches	958 yd
Oaklands Primary School PRESTON GROVE	grass pitches	1,088 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	64.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	56.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.76 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.76 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BA21 3BG