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Yeovil Preston Plucknett

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About

The Preston Plucknett area lies on the southern edge of Yeovil, characterised by a mix of residential streets and modern commercial development. The land slopes gently, with housing estates extending towards the A37 and A30 corridors that define this part of the town. A significant local feature is the presence of the Westland complex, a major employer with a long-standing connection to aerospace manufacturing, which shapes the area's economic identity.

Open spaces include the playing fields at Preston Road and the recreational ground at Plucknett, providing green areas within the urban setting. The local road network is a dominant feature, facilitating movement between the town centre and the larger villages to the south. Residential property here ranges from post-war builds to more recent developments, serving a primarily suburban community.

Area overview

On average Yeovil Preston Plucknett has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Yeovil Preston Plucknett is £52,123 per year. There are 3 schools in Yeovil Preston Plucknett: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Yeovil Preston Plucknett is home to around 7,200 people, with a population density of about 3,275.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Yeovil Preston Plucknett Population
7,200
Population density
3,275.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.36(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.47(-10%)
Public order
12.36(+89%)
Shoplifting
11.67(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.89(+37%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,389
88.75%
Other White
474
6.58%
Other Asian
56
0.78%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
39
0.54%
Chinese
32
0.44%
Total population: 7,199

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,586
26.97%
Level 3 (A level)
1,108
18.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
978
16.63%
No qualifications
965
16.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
612
10.41%
Total 16+ residents: 5,880

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,056
34.21%
Owns with a mortgage
939
30.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
529
17.14%
Other social rented
340
11.01%
Social rents from council
107
3.47%
Total households: 3,087

Property prices in Yeovil Preston Plucknett

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 in Yeovil Preston Plucknett area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £480,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Yeovil Preston Plucknett 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 Preston Plucknett over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached9£330,000£3,120
Flats7£125,000£2,311
Semi-Detached40£270,000£3,009
Terraced30£193,000£2,340

10 years median price trend in Yeovil Preston Plucknett

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

All postcodes in Yeovil Preston Plucknett

BA213HA

Percivale Road

BA201BS

Sandown Close

BA202FQ

Dodham Crescent

BA209GN

Huish

BA202DJ

Cambridge Close

BA202EW

Preston Road

BA202AW

Seaton Road

BA202DY

Preston Road

BA201BG

Huish

BA201ES

Bakehouse Mews

BA202ED

Watercombe Lane

BA202FT

Cooksons Orchard

BA202ER

Bunford Lane

BA201BA

Richmond Road

BA213HE

Larkhill Road

BA202EU

Preston Road

BA202EL

Preston Road

BA201BT

Huish Gardens

BA202BG

Preston Grove

BA201AD

Huish

BA201AB

Yeovil South

BA213RH

Longmead

BA202BP

Summerleaze Park

BA202HR

Century Park

BA209ZZ

Yeovil South

BA209EF

Huish

BA213SB

Lower Ream

BA201AN

West Hendford

BA202DR

Preston Road

BA202ET

Abbots Meade

BA202AH

West Hendford

BA213RW

Lime Kiln

BA202EE

Preston Road

BA202FD

Bell Chase

BA202BJ

Preston Grove

BA202AN

Seaton Road

BA213HB

Percivale Road

BA201BU

Carisbrooke Gardens

BA202DQ

Westbourne Grove

BA202HS

Century Park

BA202DB

Preston Grove

BA213AB

Yeovil West

BA202BD

Grove Avenue

BA202AR

Seaton Road

BA213JH

Monks Dale

BA201SN

Brunswick Street

BA213AF

Preston Road

BA213TY

Plover Court

BA213EZ

Abbey Road

BA202BH

Linden Road

BA201DN

The Park

BA202DA

Preston Grove

BA201XN

West Hendford

BA202GD

Dodham Crescent

BA201AY

Huish

BA213AJ

Stratford Road

BA202JJ

Horsey Lane

BA213SF

Long Close

BA202FP

Samarate Way

BA209DS

Huish

BA213AU

Coverdale Court

BA201XL

Berkeley Road

BA213AS

Parish Mews

BA202FS

Preston Road

BA213HU

Ferndale Gardens

BA213UB

Old School Close

BA209DA

Huish

BA201BW

Huish

BA202BE

Grove Avenue

BA213HG

Larkhill Road

BA202GA

Abbots Meade

BA213SA

Hillborne Gardens

BA201DE

West Park

BA209FG

Huish

BA227WD

Huish

BA213AN

Willow Road

BA201DG

The Park

BA209FQ

Huish

BA202TN

Millbrook

BA202AX

St Leonards Court

BA202EX

St James Park

BA202BX

Preston Road

BA213RL

Houndstone Close

BA213AP

Home Drive

BA209DZ

Huish

BA202AD

Beer Street

BA202EP

Preston Road

BA201DS

Richmond Place

BA213FH

Foxes Rest

BA228WX

Huish

BA202BY

Preston Road

Data Sources

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