Postcode report
BA21 5BY Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About BA21 5BY: area rating, property, schools and local change
BA21 5BY is a postcode in Yeovil East, Somerset, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BA21 5BY, then scores the surrounding small area 61/100 - top 37% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BA21 5BY are health and local prosperity, 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 5BY is based on Dorset 008 Census 2021. It covers 7,798 residents, 52 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 55, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 9% 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 7/10.
For property prices near BA21 5BY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BA21 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £205k from 105 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BA21 5BY can compare 6 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BA21 5BY 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 5BY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record 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 5BY
Is BA21 5BY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 61/100 (top 37% 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 5BY?
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 5BY?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near BA21 5BY?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for BA21 5BY?
LocaleIQ matched BA21 5BY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BA21 5BY?
The latest median sold price is £205k based on 105 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BA21 5BY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.