Postcode report
BA21 5FB Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About BA21 5FB: area rating, property, schools and local change
BA21 5FB 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 5FB, then scores the surrounding small area 32/100 - bottom 8% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BA21 5FB are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity 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 5FB is based on South Somerset 014 Census 2021. It covers 7,862 residents, 5,246 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 49% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 33% 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 2/10.
For property prices near BA21 5FB, 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 5FB can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 5FB 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 5FB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 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 5FB
Is BA21 5FB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 32/100 (bottom 8% 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 5FB?
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 5FB?
12 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 5FB?
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 5FB?
LocaleIQ matched BA21 5FB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BA21 5FB?
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 5FB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.