Lyde Road is in Yeovil and in Somerset district. BA21 5PL is located in the Yeovil East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Yeovil. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lyde Road, Yeovil, BA21 5PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA21 5PF, BA21 5PN, BA21 5PE, BA21 5PD, BA21 5QP, BA21 5PJ, BA21 5QR, BA21 5JZ, BA21 5PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA21 5PL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 54.2% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 45.8% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 | 36.1% | 35.5% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 42.6% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 14.3% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.6% | 49.3% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 33.2% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 13.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 21.4% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 17.7% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 18.4% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 9% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 15.8% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 14.7% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 99.4% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 95.6% | 90.4% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 8.7% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 90.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 25.9% | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lyde Road was 88.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.9% lower than the Yeovil Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lyde Road has the 33rd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Yeovil Central and the 509th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 103.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 Lyde Road, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2023-06-29 | £158,562 |
| 127 Lyde Road, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2017-12-12 | £185,642 |
| 127 Lyde Road, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2016-03-31 | £208,280 |
| 115 Lyde Road, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2015-10-21 | £211,025 |
| 103 Lyde Road, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2012-02-24 | £235,332 |
BA21 5PL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchfield Community Primary School Birchfield Road , BA21 5RL | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Lane Primary School Cunningham Road , BA21 5FH | 4out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy St Michael's Avenue , BA21 4LD | 2out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Michael's Academy Grass Royal , BA21 4JW | 2out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reckleford Infant School and Nursery Eastland Road , BA21 4ET | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,094 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Stiby Road , BA21 3EP | 3out of 4 | 3,108 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston School Academy Monks Dale , BA21 3JD | 2out of 4 | 3,652 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 | 2,142 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 | 646 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairmead School Mudford Road , BA21 4NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Somerset Partnership School Dampier Street , BA21 4EN | 3out of 4 | 1,706 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 | 195 yd | |
| Ell's Kitchen | 20 Oxford Road | 320 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe | 13 Buckland Road | 646 yd | |
| Armchair Adventurer Cafe | 10 Buckland Road | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Lyde | 1 Cavalier Way | 444 yd | |
| The Yellow Wagtail | St Johns Road | 578 yd | |
| Great Western Railway Staff Association | Sherborne Road | 1,013 yd | |
| Pen Mill Hotel | Sherborne Road | 1,051 yd | |
| The Royal Marine Inn | 36 Great Western Terrace | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munch King | 69 St Johns Road | 671 yd | |
| The Old Tannery Cafe | The Old Tannery, Victoria Road | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 2 Cavalier Way | 486 yd | |
| Co-op | Formerly The Green Dragon, St Michaels Avenue | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tone Zone Fitness Centre 1A 1A OXFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 195 yd |
| Fiveways Special School VICTORIA ROAD | swimming pool | 640 yd |
| St Michaels Hall ST MICHAELS HALL ST MICHAELS HALL ST MICHAELS ROAD | 987 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 | 58.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 58.8% |
| 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 | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.