Akeman Close, Yeovil, BA21 3QS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA21 3QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47%	50.2%	3.2%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	53%	49.8%	-3.2%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	31.6%	37.9%	6.3%	37.9%	0.0%
Married: Opposite sex	50.4%	37.5%	-12.9%	44.2%	-6.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	2%	2.6%	0.6%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	11.7%	15.1%	3.4%	9.1%	6.0%
Widowed	4.3%	6.5%	2.2%	6.1%	0.4%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) 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	49.8%	43.3%	-6.5%	48.4%	-5.1%
Good health	35%	42.7%	7.7%	33.6%	9.1%
Fair health	11.4%	11.3%	-0.1%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	2.2%	2%	-0.2%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	1.6%	0.7%	-0.9%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	16%	11.7%	-4.3%	18.2%	-6.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.2%	7.8%	-9.4%	9.6%	-1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.7%	17.7%	-3.0%	13.4%	4.3%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	7.4%	2.3%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.1%	22.9%	8.8%	16.9%	6.0%
Degree or Similar	23%	29.4%	6.4%	33.8%	-4.4%
Other	3.9%	3%	-0.9%	2.8%	0.2%

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	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.9%	1.4%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black African	1.6%	1%	-0.6%	2.5%	-1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	94.3%	97.6%	3.3%	81.4%	16.2%
Other	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.1% 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	95%	90.1%	-4.9%	83.2%	6.9%
European Union	0.9%	6.5%	5.6%	6.1%	0.4%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.3%	2.1%	0.8%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	1%	-0.9%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95%	89.8%	-5.2%	83.2%	6.6%
10+ Years	0.6%	4.4%	3.8%	9.8%	-5.4%
5-10 Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	2.9%	0.2%
2-5 Years	0.6%	2%	1.4%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	0.7%	-3.1%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.8%	76.7%	-0.9%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Poland	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%
Romania	2.4%	0.9%	1.5%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	16.7%	13.5%	3.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.1%	37.2%	10.9%
Christian	45.4%	46.2%	-0.8%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is Akeman Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Akeman Close was 30.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.3% lower than the Brympton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Akeman Close has the 41st lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Brympton and the 550th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,700

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in BA21 3QS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 5/10 (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 Akeman Close are based on 70 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 Akeman Close, Yeovil, BA21 3QS

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA21 3QS

Average Price
£267,567

Semi-Detached
£268,587

Terraced
£217,280

Detached
£311,082

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Akeman Close

Average Price
£289,350

Semi-Detached
£275,987

Terraced
£240,043

Detached
£321,365

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Akeman CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 Akeman Close, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2025-05-16	£378,866
31 Akeman Close, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£234,950	2025-02-21	£238,794
17 Akeman Close, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£232,500	2025-01-31	£237,097
30 Akeman Close, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2024-04-05	£254,328
5 Akeman Close, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£95,000	2023-05-15	£98,570

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA21 3QS

Employment

BA21 3QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	119
Retired	38
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	16
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Looking after home or family	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	41
Manufacturing	34
Human health and social work activities	22
Education	21
Construction	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Other	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	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	558 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oaklands Primary School Preston Grove , BA20 2DU	3out of 4	1,656 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingfisher Primary School Kingfisher Drive , Houndstone BA22 8FJ	4out of 4	1,773 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Huish Primary School Carisbrooke Gardens , BA20 1AY	4out of 4	1,993 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Milford Infants' School Glenthorne Avenue , BA21 4PG	3out of 4	2,227 yd	Community school	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	838 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Preston School Academy Monks Dale , BA21 3JD	2out of 4	894 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Buckler's Mead School 1 St. Johns Road , BA21 4NH	- not rated	2,949 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanchester Academy East Stoke , TA14 6UG	3out of 4	5,057 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	1,915 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cambian Lufton College Lufton , BA22 8ST	- not rated	1,818 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South Somerset Partnership School Dampier Street , BA21 4EN	3out of 4	2,852 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fairmead School Mudford Road , BA21 4NZ	3out of 4	3,007 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fiveways Special School Victoria Road , BA21 5AZ	4out of 4	3,663 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	Distance
The Cafe	Abbey Manor Business Centre, Preston Road	935 yd
The Apple Tree Farm Shop & Restaurant	Brimsmore Garden Centre, Tintinhull Road	981 yd
Yeovil Football and Athletic Club Ltd including catering vans	Huish Park Stadium, Lufton Way	999 yd
Baxter Storey at Screwfix Direct Ltd	Mead Avenue	1,049 yd
KFC	Unit 8 Western Avenue	1,081 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
ROYAL STANDARD	The Royal Standard, Larkhill Road	348 yd
The Arrow	The Forum, The Toose	354 yd
Yeovil Sports & Social Club	Coronation Avenue	951 yd
The Bell Inn (Hungry Horse)	207 Preston Road	1,049 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New World	2 The Forum	354 yd
Wessex Fish Bar	72 Wessex Road	576 yd
Polat's Place	8a Coronation Avenue	951 yd
Happy House	174 Preston Road	977 yd
Subway	Unit 10, Houndstone Retail Park, Western Avenue	1,081 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Unit 1 The Forum	354 yd
Co-op	72 Stiby Road	1,045 yd
The Range	Houndstone Park, Western Avenue	1,081 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Westfield Academy STIBY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	726 yd
Yeovil Sports & Social Club JOHNSON PARK JOHNSON PARK CORONATION AVENUE	grass pitches, tennis courts	842 yd
Preston Sports Centre PRESTON SPORTS CENTRE PRESTON SPORTS CENTRE MONKS DALE	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	849 yd
Yeovil Town Fc (Huish Park) HUISH PARK HUISH PARK LUFTON WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,070 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	51.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	52.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	75.86 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	75.86 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BA21 3QS