Postcode report
Is BA21 3UY a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About BA21 3UY: area rating, property, schools and local change
BA21 3UY is a postcode in Yeovil Central, Somerset, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BA21 3UY, then scores the surrounding small area 75/100 - top 10% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BA21 3UY are local prosperity and schools and education, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BA21 3UY is based on South Somerset 012 Census 2021. It covers 7,725 residents, 738 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near BA21 3UY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BA21 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £205k from 151 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BA21 3UY can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BA21 3UY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BA21 3UY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BA21 3UY
Is BA21 3UY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 75/100 (top 10% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BA21 3UY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BA21 3UY?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BA21 3UY?
LocaleIQ matched BA21 3UY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BA21 3UY?
The latest median sold price is £205k based on 151 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BA21 3UY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.