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Yeovil South

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About

Yeovil South ward encompasses a residential portion of the town, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced streets. The area is primarily residential, with local convenience shops and schools serving the community. The topography includes modest slopes, with some streets offering views across the urban area towards the surrounding countryside.

A notable feature is the presence of Yeovil Country Park, which borders the ward to the south, providing woodland and meadow walks along the River Yeo. The ward contains several places of worship and community centres that serve as local hubs. Housing types range from semi-detached homes to smaller terraces, reflecting the area's development through the 20th century.

Area overview

On average Yeovil South has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 197 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Yeovil South is £50,544 per year. There are 4 schools in Yeovil South: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Yeovil South is home to around 10,332 people, with a population density of about 2,126.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
197
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Yeovil South Population
10,332
Population density
2,126.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
96.59(+193%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.1(+219%)
Public order
41.42(+529%)
Shoplifting
33.49(+402%)
Other theft
17.71(+215%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,653
83.74%
Other White
930
9%
Other Asian
154
1.49%
Indian
150
1.45%
Other
59
0.57%
Total population: 10,333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,455
28.19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,573
18.06%
No qualifications
1,420
16.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,383
15.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
905
10.39%
Total 16+ residents: 8,710

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,727
36.68%
Owns with a mortgage
1,220
25.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,071
22.75%
Other social rented
422
8.96%
Other forms of private rent
120
2.55%
Total households: 4,708

Property prices in Yeovil South

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Yeovil South area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Yeovil South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£407,500
Flats17£110,000
Semi-Detached34£259,500
Terraced36£200,000

10 years median price trend in Yeovil South

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

Data Sources

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