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Yeovil Central

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About

Yeovil Central ward covers the historic heart of the Somerset market town. The area is defined by its retail core along Middle Street and High Street, with the Borough Council offices and Yeovil Library serving as civic anchors. The ward includes residential streets with Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, extending to the western side of the town centre around Preston Road.

The area's character is shaped by its commercial function and proximity to key transport links, including Yeovil Pen Mill railway station. The ward contains several public green spaces such as Yeovil Recreation Ground, providing open areas within the urban setting. A notable local feature is the former site of the Glovers Walk shopping centre, which has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years.

Area overview

On average Yeovil Central has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 214 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Yeovil Central is £48,496 per year. There are 8 schools in Yeovil Central: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Yeovil Central is home to around 11,041 people, with a population density of about 3,454.4 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
214
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Yeovil Central Population
11,041
Population density
3,454.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
110.23(+230%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.09(+229%)
Shoplifting
41.03(+521%)
Public order
37.41(+472%)
Other theft
17.66(+214%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,195
83.27%
Other White
902
8.17%
Indian
257
2.33%
Other Asian
210
1.9%
Other
63
0.57%
Total population: 11,042

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,417
26.25%
No qualifications
1,729
18.78%
Level 3 (A level)
1,540
16.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,386
15.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,037
11.26%
Total 16+ residents: 9,209

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,812
37.06%
Owns with a mortgage
1,211
24.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
915
18.72%
Other social rented
602
12.31%
Social rents from council
225
4.6%
Total households: 4,889

Property prices in Yeovil Central

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Yeovil Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £930,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Yeovil Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Yeovil Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached27£380,000£3,316
Flats14£83,500£1,995
Semi-Detached42£251,250£3,010
Terraced26£180,000£2,274

10 years median price trend in Yeovil Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Yeovil Central.

All postcodes in Yeovil Central

BA214QF

Milford Road

BA214JW

Grass Royal

BA213AG

Preston Road

BA214FF

Goldcroft

BA214PX

Chelston Avenue

BA213BT

Alastair Drive

BA214ER

Kiddles

BA214QW

St Georges Avenue

BA214HR

Hillside Terrace

BA213AN

Willow Road

BA214ES

Dampier Street

BA213EB

Southway Drive

BA214EW

Dampier Place

BA213BW

Ilchester Road

BA215TN

The Grange

BA213JY

Oakridge Park

BA214EX

Eastland Road

BA214QE

Milford Road

BA214NG

Tower Road

BA214EY

Eastland Road

BA214QZ

St Georges Avenue

BA214LW

St Michael'S Avenue

BA214DT

St Marks Terrace

BA214JA

Southville

BA214SD

Winchester Gardens

BA213PE

Combe Street Lane

BA213BH

Winston Drive

BA215SJ

Mudford Hill

BA214BP

Roping Road

BA214BG

Kenmore Drive

BA214RB

Hillcrest Road

BA214LR

St Michaels Avenue

BA213DR

Coniston Gardens

BA214QX

St Davids Crescent

BA214PJ

Lea Close

BA214DW

King Street

BA214QP

Melrose Road

BA213BU

Alastair Close

BA214JB

Southville

BA213BJ

Ilchester Road

BA214BE

Roping Road

BA214PE

High Lea

BA214PW

Glenthorne Avenue

BA214DP

King Street

BA214LN

St Michaels Avenue

BA214JJ

Gordon Road

BA214DY

Milford Road

BA213PQ

Combe Street Lane

BA213FD

Preston Road

BA214FD

Elliot Close

BA214NZ

Mudford Road

BA214BY

Sparrow Road

BA214JS

Grass Royal

BA214LU

Bicknell Gardens

BA213AU

Coverdale Court

BA214EZ

Smiths Terrace

BA213DA

Westfield Road

BA214NJ

Mudford Road

BA214AN

Chilton Grove

BA214QG

Milford Road

BA214HW

Hill View

BA213PD

Combe Street Lane

BA214EJ

Dampier Street

BA214HH

Sherborne Road

BA214QL

Milford Road

BA214AE

Mudford Road

BA213DL

Westfield Grove

BA214HD

Sherborne Road

BA214JL

Mount Pleasant

BA213BZ

Marsh Lane

BA214RR

Longcroft Road

BA214AY

Ashford Grove

BA214AG

Mudford Road

BA215SH

Primrose Lane

BA214PU

Chelston Avenue

BA213AY

Legion Road

BA214RP

Highfield Road

BA214DS

Goldcroft

BA214BH

Roping Path

BA214AP

Green Quarry

BA214RT

Portreeve Drive

BA214LA

St Michael'S Avenue

BA215BJ

Sherborne Road

BA214FA

King Street

BA214PL

Glenthorne Avenue

BA214DD

Goldcroft

BA214QD

Milford Road

BA201JJ

Wyndham Street

BA214JH

Gordon Road

BA213AZ

Legion Road

BA213BD

Combe Park

BA214ND

St Michaels Avenue

BA214NH

St John's Road

BA214PN

Glenthorne Avenue

BA214RG

Fielding Road

BA213AW

Willow Road

BA214EN

Dampier Street

BA214BX

Sparrow Road

BA213BL

Ilchester Road

BA214BT

Sparrow Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.