Culverhay Drive is in Yeovil and in Somerset district. BA21 3FX is located in the Yeovil West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Yeovil. This postcode has been in use since 2019-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Culverhay Drive, Yeovil, BA21 3FX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA21 3FW, BA21 3FR, BA21 3FU, BA21 3FT, BA21 3FS, BA21 3FL, BA21 3FF, BA21 3UR, BA21 3UP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA21 3FX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 49.7% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.3% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 20.6% | 34.2% | 13.6% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 47.5% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 5.8% | -6.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 38.2% | 46.6% | 8.4% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 38.4% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 21% | 14.4% | -6.6% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 0% | -6.2% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 BA21 3FX this area, 5.9% 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 | 35.3% | 5.9% | -29.4% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 5% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 15.1% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 9.2% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 21% | 13.8% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 39.5% | 19.9% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 85.6% | -13.0% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 98.3% | 82.9% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 9.6% | 9.0% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 83.4% | -14.3% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Culverhay Drive was 56.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.8% lower than the Brympton average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Culverhay Drive has the 50th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Brympton and the 862nd highest crime rate of 1,846 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Culverhay Drive, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £484,995 | 2021-09-30 | £536,720 |
| 3 Culverhay Drive, Yeovil, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £369,995 | 2021-08-18 | £422,546 |
| 5 Culverhay Drive, Yeovil, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £369,995 | 2021-08-18 | £422,546 |
| 2 Culverhay Drive, Yeovil, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,995 | 2021-02-18 | £365,519 |
| 4 Culverhay Drive, Yeovil, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,995 | 2021-02-10 | £365,519 |
BA21 3FX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,020 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston CofE VC Primary School The Toose , Abbey Manor Park BA21 3SN | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Infants' Community School Westfield Road , BA21 3DB | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilthorne Domer Church School Main Street , Chilthorne Domer BA22 8RD | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Primary School Kingfisher Drive , Houndstone BA22 8FJ | 4out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Community School Stiby Road , BA21 3EP | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston School Monks Dale , BA21 3JD | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston School Academy Monks Dale , BA21 3JD | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Westfield Road , BA21 3DB | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckler's Mead School 1 St. Johns Road , BA21 4NH | 3out of 4 | 3,272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil College Mudford Road , BA21 4DR | - not rated | 2,470 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Lufton College Lufton , BA22 8ST | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quantock Education Trust 164 Preston Road , BA20 2EQ | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School - Yeovil Primary Campus 164 Preston Road , BA20 2EQ | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Centre C O Yeovil College, Mudford Road , BA21 4DR | - not rated | 2,470 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sage House School Bartec 4 , Watercombe Lane BA20 2SU | - not rated | 2,621 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dive Academy Ltd | Unit 7 To 8, Boundary Avenue Commerce Park, Boundary Avenue | 916 yd | |
| Yeovil Football and Athletic Club Ltd including catering vans | Huish Park Stadium, Lufton Way | 1,017 yd | |
| The Apple Tree Farm Shop & Restaurant | Brimsmore Garden Centre, Tintinhull Road | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arrow | The Forum, The Toose | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wessex Fish Bar | 72 Wessex Road | 758 yd | |
| New World | 2 The Forum | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1 The Forum | 832 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil Town Fc (Huish Park) HUISH PARK HUISH PARK LUFTON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.