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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

BA214HA

Sherborne Road

BA214HF

Sherborne Road

BA214QX

St Davids Crescent

BA214LE

St Michaels Avenue

BA213AU

Coverdale Court

BA213JY

Oakridge Park

BA214HH

Sherborne Road

BA214BG

Kenmore Drive

BA214FD

Elliot Close

BA214NP

Mudford Road

BA214RE

Hillcrest Road

BA214RF

Hillcrest Road

BA213PF

Combe Street Lane

BA214EP

Kiddles

BA214ET

Eastland Road

BA214JG

Matthews Road

BA214NG

Tower Road

BA214RR

Longcroft Road

BA213BN

Ilchester Road

BA214EZ

Smiths Terrace

BA214LF

St Michaels Avenue

BA214LS

St Michaels Avenue

BA214QQ

Milford Road

BA213BZ

Marsh Lane

BA213EB

Southway Drive

BA214JU

College Green

BA214QF

Milford Road

BA213DS

Pickett Lane

BA214BT

Sparrow Road

BA214DB

Goldcroft

BA214NQ

Tower Road

BA213PG

Combe Street Lane

BA214FH

Eastville

BA214NF

St Michael'S Avenue

BA214NL

Mudford Road

BA214RQ

Fielding Road

BA214RW

Highfield Road

BA213AY

Legion Road

BA213PB

Combe Street Lane

BA214RD

Hillcrest Close

BA214EN

Dampier Street

BA214FA

King Street

BA214JP

North Terrace

BA214LP

St Michaels Avenue

BA214DL

Crofton Avenue

BA214JF

Southville

BA214RJ

Highfield Road

BA215TN

The Grange

BA214JN

Grass Royal

BA214RB

Hillcrest Road

BA214ER

Kiddles

BA214RH

Fielding Road

BA213AZ

Legion Road

BA213BD

Combe Park

BA214NN

Stone Lane

BA214PX

Chelston Avenue

BA214DW

King Street

BA214EJ

Dampier Street

BA214JH

Gordon Road

BA214QE

Milford Road

BA214RA

Hillcrest Road

BA214RG

Fielding Road

BA213BX

Marsh Lane

BA214HB

Wyndham Court

BA214HR

Hillside Terrace

BA213BH

Winston Drive

BA214DT

St Marks Terrace

BA214RN

Highfield Road

BA213AG

Preston Road

BA214LR

St Michaels Avenue

BA214ND

St Michaels Avenue

BA213AW

Willow Road

BA214AL

Mudford Road

BA214DN

King Street

BA213PD

Combe Street Lane

BA214DR

Ilchester Road

BA214EU

Eastland Road

BA214JB

Southville

BA214BP

Roping Road

BA214QD

Milford Road

BA214RT

Portreeve Drive

BA214SD

Winchester Gardens

BA213EA

Southway Crescent

BA214DA

Goldcroft

BA214LJ

St Michaels Avenue

BA214HJ

Penfield Villas

BA214NW

Stone Lane

BA214PT

Chelston Avenue

BA213DN

Westfield Grove

BA214AY

Ashford Grove

BA214LT

Bicknell Gardens

BA214AH

Mudford Road

BA214AP

Green Quarry

BA214EX

Eastland Road

BA214NU

Stone Lane

BA214RU

Eastland Road

BA214SE

Neathem Road

BA214AW

Chilton Grove

BA214NH

St John's Road

BA201FF

Newton Road

Data Sources

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