Shackleton Road is in Yeovil and in Somerset district. BA21 5ET is located in the Yeovil East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Yeovil. This postcode has been in use since 2010-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shackleton Road, Yeovil, BA21 5ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA21 5ES, BA21 5EU, BA21 5EG, BA21 5EW, BA21 5FL, BA21 5EN, BA21 5BP, BA21 5EX, BA21 5FX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA21 5ET has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 49.6% | 48.4% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50.4% | 51.6% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BA21 5ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.9% | 54.9% | 28.0% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 29.9% | -22.7% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 8.6% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 2.5% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 51.3% | 56.7% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 28.7% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 5ET this area, 7.3% 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 | 15.4% | 7.3% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.5% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 14.1% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 6% | -1.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 22.6% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 37.9% | 15.6% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 96.5% | 85.6% | -10.9% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 75% 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 | 95.7% | 75% | -20.7% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 13.8% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 74.8% | -20.4% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 13.1% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 7.2% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shackleton Road was 31.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.5% lower than the Yeovil Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shackleton Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Yeovil Central and the 569th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Shackleton Road, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-07-26 | £244,597 |
| 58 Shackleton Road, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-07-12 | £345,144 |
| 38 Shackleton Road, Yeovil, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2024-03-25 | £138,310 |
| 42 Shackleton Road, Yeovil, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-04-21 | £132,216 |
| 46 Shackleton Road, Yeovil, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2023-04-17 | £138,093 |
| Full-Time Employee | 149 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose Lane Primary School Cunningham Road , BA21 5FH | 4out of 4 | 174 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Community Primary School Birchfield Road , BA21 5RL | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy St Michael's Avenue , BA21 4LD | 2out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Michael's Academy Grass Royal , BA21 4JW | 2out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent Young's CofE Primary School Trent , DT9 4SW | 3out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckler's Mead School 1 St. Johns Road , BA21 4NH | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Stiby Road , BA21 3EP | 3out of 4 | 3,643 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston School Academy Monks Dale , BA21 3JD | 2out of 4 | 4,244 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil College Mudford Road , BA21 4DR | - not rated | 2,759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiveways Special School Victoria Road , BA21 5AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairmead School Mudford Road , BA21 4NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Somerset Partnership School Dampier Street , BA21 4EN | 3out of 4 | 2,418 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Gym Yeovil | 1a Oxford Road | 594 yd | |
| Ell's Kitchen | 20 Oxford Road | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Lyde | 1 Cavalier Way | 592 yd | |
| The Yellow Wagtail | St Johns Road | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 2 Cavalier Way | 674 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tone Zone Fitness Centre 1A 1A OXFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 594 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 | 63.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 63.3% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.