Ilchester Road, Yeovil, BA21 3BN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA21 3BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.3%	51.8%	2.5%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	50.7%	48.2%	-2.5%	49.0%	-0.8%

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 BA21 3BN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% 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	22.6%	21.7%	-0.9%	37.9%	-16.2%
Married: Opposite sex	59.2%	61.6%	2.4%	44.2%	17.4%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	7.5%	7%	-0.5%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	9.4%	8.9%	-0.5%	6.1%	2.8%

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	39.1%	41.4%	2.3%	48.4%	-7.0%
Good health	34.4%	38.2%	3.8%	33.6%	4.6%
Fair health	19.7%	16.1%	-3.6%	12.7%	3.4%
Bad health	5.8%	2.8%	-3.0%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	1%	1.4%	0.4%	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	30.2%	22.5%	-7.7%	18.2%	4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.4%	5%	-4.4%	9.6%	-4.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	10.5%	-5.0%	13.4%	-2.9%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	8.1%	1.7%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	21.3%	11.1%	16.9%	4.4%
Degree or Similar	25.3%	29.5%	4.2%	33.8%	-4.3%
Other	3%	3.1%	0.1%	2.8%	0.3%

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)
Indian	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
White	98.3%	100%	1.7%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% 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	93.9%	96.8%	2.9%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	2.7%	2.1%	-0.6%	6.1%	-4.0%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	2%	0%	-2.0%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.5%	96.8%	3.3%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.8%	76.7%	4.1%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Romania	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	16.1%	13.5%	2.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.9%	37.2%	-4.3%
Christian	59.1%	46.2%	12.9%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Ilchester Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ilchester Road was 116.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.2% higher than the Brympton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ilchester Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Brympton and the 384th highest crime rate of 1,846 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.5%.

🔎 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 3BN, 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 - 3/10 (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 - 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 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 - 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 - 5/10 (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) - 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 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 3BN

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA21 3BN

Average Price
£355,469

Semi-Detached
£292,038

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£362,517

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
116A Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2025-11-25	£324,949
122 Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£296,000	2025-09-30	£291,469
130 Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£505,000	2025-03-10	£508,690
120 Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£428,000	2024-12-02	£430,229
110 Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£318,788	2023-08-04	£314,551

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA21 3BN

Employment

BA21 3BN 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BA21 3BN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	120
Full-Time Employee	69
Part-Time Employee	19
Self-Employed	15
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	4
Other	3

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Education	13
Human health and social work activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Construction	6
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Other	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	716 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Milford Infants' School Glenthorne Avenue , BA21 4PG	3out of 4	814 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Milford Junior School Glenthorne Avenue , BA21 4PG	- not rated	887 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Milford Junior School Glenthorne Avenue , BA21 4PG	3out of 4	887 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Parcroft Community Junior School Summerleaze Park , BA20 2BP	- not rated	1,022 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	623 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Community School Stiby Road , BA21 3EP	- not rated	666 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Preston School Monks Dale , BA21 3JD	- not rated	1,363 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Preston School Academy Monks Dale , BA21 3JD	3out of 4	1,363 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Buckler's Mead School 1 St. Johns Road , BA21 4NH	3out of 4	1,566 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	711 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	711 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Yeovil District Hospital Education Childrens Education Unit , Level 10 BA21 4AT	- not rated	1,138 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Quantock Education Trust 164 Preston Road , BA20 2EQ	- not rated	1,571 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Focus School - Yeovil Primary Campus 164 Preston Road , BA20 2EQ	- not rated	1,593 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fairmead School Mudford Road , BA21 4NZ	3out of 4	1,654 yd	Community special school	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	536 yd
Rowan Ward	Summerlands Hospital, Preston Road	789 yd
The Apple Tree Farm Shop & Restaurant	Brimsmore Garden Centre, Tintinhull Road	1,014 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yeovil Sports & Social Club	Coronation Avenue	373 yd
Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club	Grove House, Legion Road	680 yd
Yeovil Bowls and Squash Club	35A Higher Kingston	1,003 yd
Yeovil Conservative Club T/A Duke of York	Kingston	1,048 yd
ROYAL STANDARD	The Royal Standard, Larkhill Road	1,054 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Polat's Place	8a Coronation Avenue	373 yd
Golden Valley	40-42 Westfield Road	643 yd
Gordon’s Fish & Chips	59 Glenthorne Avenue	984 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	147 Ilchester Road		66 yd
Co-op	72 Stiby Road		307 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bill Whistlecroft Athletics Arena YEOVIL ATHLETIC CLUB YEOVIL ATHLETIC CLUB PICKETT LANE	athletics tracks	317 yd
Yeovil Recreation Centre YEOVIL RECREATION GROUND YEOVIL RECREATION GROUND CHILTON GROVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	488 yd
Yeovil Sports & Social Club JOHNSON PARK JOHNSON PARK CORONATION AVENUE	grass pitches, tennis courts	628 yd
Yeovil College Sports Centre MUDFORD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	649 yd
Westfield Academy STIBY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	665 yd
Yeovil Bowls And Squash Club Higher Kingston	indoor bowls, squash courts	955 yd
Parcroft School (Closed) Summerleaze Park	grass pitches	1,020 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	12.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	12.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	12.5%

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	70 Mbit/s
Average download speed	61.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.99 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.99 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BA21 3BN