Wilton Road, Yeovil, BA21 5XP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA21 5XP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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	48.7%	48.5%	-0.2%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	51.3%	51.5%	0.2%	49.0%	2.5%

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	23.2%	25%	1.8%	37.9%	-12.9%
Married: Opposite sex	56.3%	49.6%	-6.7%	44.2%	5.4%
Separated	3.6%	2.6%	-1.0%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	10.3%	14.5%	4.2%	9.1%	5.4%
Widowed	6.7%	8.3%	1.6%	6.1%	2.2%

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	34.5%	31%	-3.5%	48.4%	-17.4%
Good health	48.7%	46.6%	-2.1%	33.6%	13.0%
Fair health	14.2%	16.4%	2.2%	12.7%	3.7%
Bad health	1.9%	4.1%	2.2%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.9%	1.2%	1.2%	0.7%

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.

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 20.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.4%	21.6%	-3.8%	18.2%	3.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.8%	12.6%	-1.2%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.7%	14.7%	0.0%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	7.6%	12.6%	5.0%	5.3%	7.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	13.9%	0.5%	16.9%	-3.0%
Degree or Similar	18.8%	20.3%	1.5%	33.8%	-13.5%
Other	6.3%	4.3%	-2.0%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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)
Indian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	3.1%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.5%	-1.4%
Other Black	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.5%	94.8%	-3.7%	81.4%	13.4%
Arab	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.9% 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	95.9%	90.9%	-5.0%	83.2%	7.7%
European Union	2.6%	4.9%	2.3%	6.1%	-1.2%
Africa	0.7%	2.7%	2.0%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	5.6%	-4.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.9%	89.9%	-6.0%	83.2%	6.7%
10+ Years	0%	5.6%	5.6%	9.8%	-4.2%
5-10 Years	1.9%	1.5%	-0.4%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.2%	0.0%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0.7%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.7%	76.7%	-3.0%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Poland	3.8%	1.3%	2.5%
North Africa	1.5%	0.1%	1.4%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
No passport held	18.8%	13.5%	5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.7%	37.2%	-0.5%
Christian	53.6%	46.2%	7.4%
Muslim	2.6%	6.5%	-3.9%
Not answered	7.1%	6.0%	1.1%

Safety

Is Wilton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilton Road was 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.8% lower than the Yeovil Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wilton Road has the 29th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Yeovil Central and the 897th highest crime rate of 1,846 local areas in Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.4%.

🔎 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 5XP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 3/10 (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 Wilton Road 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 Wilton Road, Yeovil, BA21 5XP

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA21 5XP

Average Price
£245,386

Semi-Detached
£253,213

Terraced
£230,004

Detached
£275,880

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wilton Road

Average Price
£251,241

Semi-Detached
£263,585

Terraced
£236,673

Detached
£279,443

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wilton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Wilton Road, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£230,000	2026-02-06	£230,000
42 Wilton Road, Yeovil, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£212,000	2025-12-08	£210,722
31 Wilton Road, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2025-04-25	£166,553
12 Wilton Road, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£235,000	2025-01-27	£239,140
46 Wilton Road, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£263,000	2024-09-30	£264,922

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA21 5XP

Employment

BA21 5XP 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BA21 5XP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	89
Retired	69
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Manufacturing	26
Human health and social work activities	25
Education	16
Administrative and support service activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Construction	8
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Primrose Lane Primary School Cunningham Road , BA21 5FH	4out of 4	362 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birchfield Community Primary School Birchfield Road , BA21 5RL	3out of 4	579 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy St. Michaels Avenue , BA21 4LD	2out of 4	1,429 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pen Mill Infants' School St Michael's Avenue , BA21 4LD	- not rated	1,471 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy St Michael's Avenue , BA21 4LD	- not rated	1,471 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bucklers Mead Community School St John's Road , BA21 4NH	- not rated	1,094 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Buckler's Mead Academy St John's Road , BA21 4NH	- not rated	1,094 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Buckler's Mead School 1 St. Johns Road , BA21 4NH	3out of 4	1,133 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Academy Westfield Road , BA21 3DB	3out of 4	3,204 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Community School Stiby Road , BA21 3EP	- not rated	3,300 yd	Community school	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	2,402 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fiveways Special School Victoria Road , BA21 5AZ	4out of 4	1,052 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fairmead School Mudford Road , BA21 4NZ	3out of 4	1,148 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South Somerset Partnership School Dampier Street , BA21 4EN	- not rated	2,074 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Yeovil Centre Dampier Street , Reckleford BA21 4EN	- not rated	2,078 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Yeovil Centre Dampier Street , BA21 4EN	- not rated	2,078 yd	Pupil referral unit	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	Distance
Base Gym Yeovil	1a Oxford Road	453 yd
Ell's Kitchen	20 Oxford Road	603 yd
The Hub Cafe	13 Buckland Road	1,078 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Great Lyde	1 Cavalier Way		169 yd
The Yellow Wagtail	St Johns Road		660 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Munch King	69 St Johns Road		744 yd
The Old Tannery Cafe	The Old Tannery, Victoria Road		1,091 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	2 Cavalier Way		253 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Tone Zone Fitness Centre 1A 1A OXFORD ROAD	health and fitness suite	454 yd
Fiveways Special School VICTORIA ROAD	swimming pool	1,055 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	35.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	35.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	35.6%

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	38.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	37.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	58.97 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	58.97 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	14.27 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BA21 5XP