Cavalier Way, Yeovil, BA21 5UN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA21 5UN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54%	51.4%	-2.6%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	46%	48.6%	2.6%	49.0%	-0.4%

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	26.3%	31.3%	5.0%	37.9%	-6.6%
Married: Opposite sex	54.4%	47.7%	-6.7%	44.2%	3.5%
Separated	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	9.2%	10.3%	1.1%	9.1%	1.2%
Widowed	9.2%	9.8%	0.6%	6.1%	3.7%

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	36%	31.5%	-4.5%	48.4%	-16.9%
Good health	45.2%	43.7%	-1.5%	33.6%	10.1%
Fair health	13.2%	20.5%	7.3%	12.7%	7.8%
Bad health	4.4%	2.4%	-2.0%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	1.1%	2%	0.9%	1.2%	0.8%

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	21.1%	19.5%	-1.6%	18.2%	1.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.8%	11.6%	-0.2%	9.6%	2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	13%	-4.1%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	7.5%	12.6%	5.1%	5.3%	7.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.4%	14.9%	-0.5%	16.9%	-2.0%
Degree or Similar	21.1%	23.3%	2.2%	33.8%	-10.5%
Other	6.1%	5.1%	-1.0%	2.8%	2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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%	1.2%	1.2%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	0%	2.8%	2.8%	3.1%	-0.3%
Other Asian	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96%	95.2%	-0.8%	81.4%	13.8%
Other	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.5% 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	91.9%	86.5%	-5.4%	83.2%	3.3%
European Union	6.6%	8.7%	2.1%	6.1%	2.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.8%	0.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	2.8%	1.7%	5.6%	-2.8%
Oceania	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.2%	86.9%	-4.3%	83.2%	3.7%
10+ Years	0.4%	4%	3.6%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	4%	4%	0.0%	2.9%	1.1%
2-5 Years	1.5%	1.6%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	3.6%	0.7%	1.9%	1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.4%	76.7%	-7.3%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	4%	1.3%	2.7%
Romania	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Other EU countries	3.2%	1.5%	1.7%
Southern Asia	2%	1.2%	0.8%
No passport held	19.4%	13.5%	5.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32%	37.2%	-5.2%
Christian	54.2%	46.2%	8.0%
Hindu	1.6%	1.7%	-0.1%
Muslim	2%	6.5%	-4.5%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	9.5%	6.0%	3.5%

Safety

Is Cavalier Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cavalier Way was 8.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.6% lower than the Yeovil Central average. The most reported crime type was Public order.

Cavalier Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Yeovil Central and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,700

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BA21 5UN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 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 - 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 - 6/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Cavalier Way are based on 109 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 Cavalier Way, Yeovil, BA21 5UN

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA21 5UN

Average Price
£189,681

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£189,681

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cavalier Way

Average Price
£206,943

Semi-Detached
£245,341

Terraced
£213,672

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£107,682

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cavalier WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
205 Cavalier Way, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£195,000	2022-09-30	£192,292
197 Cavalier Way, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£148,500	2018-06-08	£191,451
195 Cavalier Way, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£138,500	2017-09-18	£182,343
203 Cavalier Way, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£139,950	2017-09-11	£184,252
201 Cavalier Way, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2017-09-04	£184,318

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA21 5UN

Employment

BA21 5UN 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 5UN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	75
Retired	74
Part-Time Employee	27
Looking after home or family	10
Self-Employed	9
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Manufacturing	23
Human health and social work activities	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Education	13
Construction	10
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birchfield Community Primary School Birchfield Road , BA21 5RL	3out of 4	556 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Primrose Lane Primary School Cunningham Road , BA21 5FH	4out of 4	708 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Milford Junior School Glenthorne Avenue , BA21 4PG	3out of 4	1,405 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Milford Infants' School Glenthorne Avenue , BA21 4PG	3out of 4	1,485 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St. Michael's Academy Grass Royal , BA21 4JW	2out of 4	1,579 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Buckler's Mead School 1 St. Johns Road , BA21 4NH	- not rated	686 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Academy Stiby Road , BA21 3EP	3out of 4	2,913 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Preston School Academy Monks Dale , BA21 3JD	2out of 4	3,565 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	2,156 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	610 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fiveways Special School Victoria Road , BA21 5AZ	4out of 4	1,343 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
South Somerset Partnership School Dampier Street , BA21 4EN	3out of 4	2,099 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Lufton College Lufton , BA22 8ST	- not rated	5,419 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	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
Base Gym Yeovil	1a Oxford Road		925 yd
Ell's Kitchen	20 Oxford Road		1,084 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Great Lyde	1 Cavalier Way		411 yd
The Yellow Wagtail	St Johns Road		619 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Munch King	69 St Johns Road		648 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	2 Cavalier Way	356 yd
The Southern Co-Operative ltd	Formerly Fleur De Lys, Mudford Road	1,008 yd
Co-op	Formerly The Green Dragon, St Michaels Avenue	1,036 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fairmead School MUDFORD ROAD	grass pitches	701 yd
Bucklers Mead Academy ST. JOHNS ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	751 yd
Tone Zone Fitness Centre 1A 1A OXFORD ROAD	health and fitness suite	926 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	49.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	51.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	69.5 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	69.5 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BA21 5UN