Illustrious Crescent is in Ilchester, Yeovil and in Somerset district. BA22 8JX is located in the Martock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Yeovil. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Illustrious Crescent, Ilchester, Yeovil, BA22 8JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA22 8JU, BA22 8JY, BA22 8JZ, BA22 8NF, BA22 8JJ, BA22 8NE, BA22 8JN, BA22 8JW, BA22 8JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA22 8JX is primarily male, with 54.7% of the population 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 | 49.8% | 45.3% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 54.7% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 | 35% | 37.5% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 43.1% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 10.9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 56.5% | 57.1% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 30.7% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 BA22 8JX this area, 6.5% 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 | 7.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 8.5% | -11.2% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.4% | 19.4% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 25.8% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 27.8% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.9% | 93.6% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 92.7% | 89.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 89.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Illustrious Crescent was 99.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.3% higher than the Castle Cary average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Illustrious Crescent has the 6th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Castle Cary and the 446th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.2%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Illustrious Crescent, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-06-06 | £235,206 |
| Flat 5 Feversham Court Illustrious Crescent, Yeovil, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-04-26 | £113,212 |
| Flat 3 Regent Court Illustrious Crescent, Yeovil, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-11-12 | £97,568 |
| 4 Illustrious Crescent, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-11-30 | £232,132 |
| Flat 4 Regent Court Illustrious Crescent, Yeovil, Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-04-24 | £135,210 |
BA22 8JX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilchester Community School Somerton Road , Ilchester BA22 8JL | 3out of 4 | 226 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilthorne Domer Church School Main Street , Chilthorne Domer BA22 8RD | 3out of 4 | 5,067 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School Bonfire Lane , Charlton Mackrell TA11 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,166 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School, Tintinhull School Close , Tintinhull BA22 8PX | 3out of 4 | 5,187 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilchester Arms Hotel | The Square, Church Street | 1,015 yd | |
| Nuova Italia | 18 Church Street | 1,015 yd | |
| Claire's of Ilchester | 4 Church Street | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dolphin Inn | High Street | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Corner | Northover Garage | 692 yd | |
| Peking Chef | The Square, Church Street | 1,019 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.