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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 207 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
207
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
109.68(+233%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.75(+183%)
Shoplifting
41.66(+525%)
Public order
36.86(+459%)
Other theft
16.57(+194%)
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 113 recent sales, the median property price is £244,000 in Yeovil Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Yeovil Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£387,500
Flats12£101,250
Semi-Detached46£250,000
Terraced26£177,500

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

BA213BW

Ilchester Road

BA213AQ

Preston Road

BA214EY

Eastland Road

BA214FF

Goldcroft

BA214JS

Grass Royal

BA214JT

St Thomas Cross

BA214LU

Bicknell Gardens

BA214QZ

St Georges Avenue

BA214AJ

Mudford Road

BA201FE

Newton Road

BA213BL

Ilchester Road

BA214NR

Mudford Road

BA214PE

High Lea

BA214PS

Chelston Avenue

BA214RL

Highfield Road

BA213DR

Coniston Gardens

BA213FD

Preston Road

BA214AN

Chilton Grove

BA214BQ

Kenmore Drive

BA214NX

Royal Close

BA214PP

Elmhurst Avenue

BA213PA

Combe Close

BA214HN

Penfield

BA214NJ

Mudford Road

BA214SB

The Hollies

BA215BJ

Sherborne Road

BA214AG

Mudford Road

BA214PW

Glenthorne Avenue

BA215SD

Lyde Road

BA213QJ

The Beeches

BA214LW

St Michael'S Avenue

BA214QG

Milford Road

BA213BT

Alastair Drive

BA214EW

Dampier Place

BA214JD

Eastville

BA214PL

Glenthorne Avenue

BA214QP

Melrose Road

BA213DA

Westfield Road

BA213DL

Westfield Grove

BA213EE

Stiby Road

BA214HD

Sherborne Road

BA214HQ

Sherborne Road

BA214QH

Wingate Avenue

BA214HY

Ivel Court

BA214NY

Mudford Road

BA215SJ

Mudford Hill

BA213ED

Southway Drive

BA214JW

Grass Royal

BA214PN

Glenthorne Avenue

BA214QY

St Georges Avenue

BA214FG

Brinsop Crescent

BA214QW

St Georges Avenue

BA214FB

Milford Road

BA213AA

Ilchester Road

BA213BE

Combe Park

BA214JJ

Gordon Road

BA214QN

St Georges Avenue

BA214SA

Allingham Road

BA214QL

Milford Road

BA213AX

Legion Road

BA213BY

Marsh Lane

BA214ES

Dampier Street

BA214PH

Folly Fields

BA214PZ

Chelston Avenue

BA201JJ

Wyndham Street

BA213PE

Combe Street Lane

BA214FL

Goldcroft

BA214PF

High Lea

BA213BA

Marsh Lane

BA214DP

King Street

BA214PU

Chelston Avenue

BA214DS

Goldcroft

BA214PY

Chelston Avenue

BA214LN

St Michaels Avenue

BA214RP

Highfield Road

BA214AQ

Mudford Road

BA214AE

Mudford Road

BA214BH

Roping Path

BA214JR

College Green

BA215SH

Primrose Lane

BA213EU

Southway Close

BA214DE

Goldcroft

BA214PG

Glenthorne Avenue

BA214SF

Woodstock Road

BA214AZ

Sherborne Road

BA214LA

St Michael'S Avenue

BA214RS

Valley Close

BA201JP

Wyndham Street

BA202BN

Preston Road

BA214JQ

Matthews Road

BA214PQ

Ashford Grove

BA214PR

Chelston Avenue

BA214DJ

Summerhouse View

BA214FJ

Goldcroft

BA214HW

Hill View

BA214JE

Westville

BA215TS

Tor View Close

BA213BU

Alastair Close

BA214AB

Mudford Road

BA214BE

Roping Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.