West Street is in Ilchester, Yeovil and in Somerset district. BA22 8NN 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 West Street, Ilchester, Yeovil, BA22 8NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA22 8NL, BA22 8PS, BA22 8NW, BA22 8NJ, BA22 8LE, BA22 8NS, BA22 8NH, BA22 8NX, BA22 8NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA22 8NN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.8% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.2% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 23.5% | 30.9% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 50.2% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 10.9% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 42.8% | 49.2% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 34% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 12.6% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 26.2% | 16.9% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 9% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 15% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 18.4% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 32.3% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.8% | 99.7% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 96.9% | 95.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 96.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Street was 57.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.8% higher than the Castle Cary average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Castle Cary and the 796th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Forge, 3 West Street, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-08-27 | £740,940 |
| Watendlath Cottage West Street, Yeovil, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-11-27 | £180,682 |
| 5 West Street, Yeovil, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £248,500 | 2020-11-25 | £287,861 |
| 6 West Street, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2013-06-26 | £290,052 |
| The Old Forge, 3 West Street, Yeovil, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2012-10-04 | £484,878 |
BA22 8NN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BA22 8NN 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilchester Community School Somerton Road , Ilchester BA22 8JL | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilthorne Domer Church School Main Street , Chilthorne Domer BA22 8RD | 3out of 4 | 3,920 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School, Tintinhull School Close , Tintinhull BA22 8PX | 3out of 4 | 4,055 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Church of England Primary School Main Street , Ash TA12 6NS | 4out of 4 | 5,466 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claire's of Ilchester | 4 Church Street | 180 yd | |
| Ilchester Arms Hotel | The Square, Church Street | 236 yd | |
| Nuova Italia | 18 Church Street | 236 yd | |
| The Shack | Three Acres, Limington Road | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dolphin Inn | High Street | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Chef | The Square, Church Street | 215 yd | |
| Spice Corner | Northover Garage | 553 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ilchester Sports Field | grass pitches | 268 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.