Brimsmore, Yeovil, BA21 3NZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA21 3NZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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	48.4%	49%	0.6%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	51.6%	51%	-0.6%	49.0%	2.0%

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 3NZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.7% 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	23.4%	23.3%	-0.1%	37.9%	-14.6%
Married: Opposite sex	64.4%	63.7%	-0.7%	44.2%	19.5%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	1%	1.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	5.4%	6.3%	0.9%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	5.8%	4.7%	-1.1%	6.1%	-1.4%

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	41.4%	45.5%	4.1%	48.4%	-2.9%
Good health	40.2%	37.5%	-2.7%	33.6%	3.9%
Fair health	15.5%	13.5%	-2.0%	12.7%	0.8%
Bad health	2.6%	2.3%	-0.3%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	1.2%	0.0%

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	18.3%	14.4%	-3.9%	18.2%	-3.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.9%	9.4%	-4.5%	9.6%	-0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.6%	17.1%	0.5%	13.4%	3.7%
Apprenticeship	7.8%	8.7%	0.9%	5.3%	3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	22.4%	8.8%	16.9%	5.5%
Degree or Similar	24.4%	25.1%	0.7%	33.8%	-8.7%
Other	5.4%	3%	-2.4%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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)
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	99.4%	99.4%	0.0%	81.4%	18.0%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.1% 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	97.1%	99.1%	2.0%	83.2%	15.9%
European Union	2%	0.3%	-1.7%	6.1%	-5.8%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.3%
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	96.8%	99.1%	2.3%	83.2%	15.9%
10+ Years	1.5%	0.6%	-0.9%	9.8%	-9.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.4%	76.7%	10.7%
No passport held	12.6%	13.5%	-0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.7%	37.2%	-8.5%
Christian	65.7%	46.2%	19.5%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Brimsmore Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brimsmore was 6.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.0% lower than the Brympton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Brimsmore has the 7th lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Brympton and the 56th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 200.0%.

🔎 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 3NZ, 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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 2/10 (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 Brimsmore are based on 31 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 Brimsmore, Yeovil, BA21 3NZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA21 3NZ

Average Price
£468,925

Semi-Detached
£386,307

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£485,448

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brimsmore

Average Price
£427,449

Semi-Detached
£361,439

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£518,848

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on BrimsmoreStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Brimsmore House Brimsmore, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£580,000	2024-06-14	£615,818
Brimsmore Tree Cottage Brimsmore, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2017-11-22	£413,100
31 Brimsmore, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2015-02-13	£634,206
Brimsmore House Brimsmore, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£488,000	2010-03-03	£802,416
29 Brimsmore, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£159,950	2002-12-06	£346,794

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA21 3NZ

Employment

BA21 3NZ 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 BA21 3NZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	117
Full-Time Employee	94
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	13
Other	8
Looking after home or family	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	32
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Construction	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Information and communication	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Milford Infants' School Glenthorne Avenue , BA21 4PG	3out of 4	1,520 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Preston CofE Primary School The Toose , Abbey Manor Park BA21 3SN	4out of 4	1,521 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Milford Junior School Glenthorne Avenue , BA21 4PG	3out of 4	1,575 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oaklands Primary School Preston Grove , BA20 2DU	3out of 4	1,831 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Huish Primary School Carisbrooke Gardens , BA20 1AY	4out of 4	1,887 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westfield Academy Stiby Road , BA21 3EP	3out of 4	815 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Preston School Academy Monks Dale , BA21 3JD	2out of 4	1,466 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Buckler's Mead School 1 St. Johns Road , BA21 4NH	- not rated	2,118 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	1,533 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fairmead School Mudford Road , BA21 4NZ	3out of 4	2,138 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South Somerset Partnership School Dampier Street , BA21 4EN	3out of 4	2,492 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Lufton College Lufton , BA22 8ST	- not rated	2,695 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fiveways Special School Victoria Road , BA21 5AZ	4out of 4	3,046 yd	Community special school	No	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
The Apple Tree Farm Shop & Restaurant	Brimsmore Garden Centre, Tintinhull Road		302 yd
The Rec Cafe	Yeovil Recreation Ground, Chilton Grove		1,047 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Yeovil Sports & Social Club	Coronation Avenue		579 yd
ROYAL STANDARD	The Royal Standard, Larkhill Road		900 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wessex Fish Bar	72 Wessex Road	512 yd
Polat's Place	8a Coronation Avenue	579 yd
Golden Valley	40-42 Westfield Road	1,079 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	72 Stiby Road		673 yd
Tesco	147 Ilchester Road		723 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Yeovil Sports & Social Club JOHNSON PARK JOHNSON PARK CORONATION AVENUE	grass pitches, tennis courts	203 yd
Westfield Academy STIBY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	750 yd
Yeovil Recreation Centre YEOVIL RECREATION GROUND YEOVIL RECREATION GROUND CHILTON GROVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	961 yd
Bill Whistlecroft Athletics Arena YEOVIL ATHLETIC CLUB YEOVIL ATHLETIC CLUB PICKETT LANE	athletics tracks	1,010 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	39.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	39.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	50.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	50.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	14.42 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BA21 3NZ