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Yeovil West

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About

Yeovil West ward encompasses a mix of residential and light industrial areas on the western side of the town. The housing is primarily composed of post-war estates, including the large Lyde ward estate, alongside some older terraced streets. The ward is bounded by the A30 and A37 roads, which define its edges and provide key transport links. Land use is functional, with several business parks and distribution centres located in the western reaches near the main roads.

The area includes significant green spaces like Yeovil Country Park, which follows the River Yeo through the ward. Recreation grounds and sports facilities serve the local communities. The ward's landscape is characterised by the river valley and the rising ground towards the west, where development gives way to more open fields. It functions largely as a residential suburb for the town centre, with local shopping parades serving daily needs.

Area overview

On average Yeovil West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Yeovil West is £54,105 per year. There are 2 schools in Yeovil West: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Yeovil West is home to around 8,395 people, with a population density of about 1,260.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
18.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Yeovil West Population
8,395
Population density
1,260.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.69(+124%)
Shoplifting
22.28(+237%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.16(+49%)
Public order
19.06(+191%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.75(+96%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,498
89.32%
Other White
491
5.85%
Other Asian
66
0.79%
Indian
46
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
0.46%
Total population: 8,395

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,719
25.89%
Level 3 (A level)
1,205
18.15%
No qualifications
1,124
16.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,093
16.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
742
11.17%
Total 16+ residents: 6,640

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,205
34.43%
Owns with a mortgage
1,014
28.97%
Other social rented
546
15.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
384
10.97%
Social rents from council
194
5.54%
Total households: 3,500

Property prices in Yeovil West

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Yeovil West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Yeovil West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached15£348,000£2,926
Flats8£151,000£2,380
Semi-Detached56£260,000£2,966
Terraced22£210,000£2,736

10 years median price trend in Yeovil West

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

All postcodes in Yeovil West

BA213FS

Shortlands Drive

BA213PJ

Abbots Meade

BA213HW

Larkhill Road

BA202FD

Bell Chase

BA213FG

Perrythorne Park

BA213JT

Burroughes Avenue

BA213ND

Springfield Road

BA213AJ

Stratford Road

BA213QD

Ashington Lane

BA202DX

Preston Road

BA213NH

Springfield Road

BA202DD

Westbourne Close

BA213FW

Higher Eastern Hill

BA213HP

Larkspur Crescent

BA213FU

Higher Eastern Hill

BA213JB

Monks Dale

BA213FY

Six Acre Street

BA213LF

Greenwood Road

BA202FJ

Preston Road

BA202EF

Preston Road

BA202EL

Preston Road

BA213EH

Stiby Road

BA202DW

Preston Road

BA213JU

Burroughes Avenue

BA213ET

St Annes Gardens

BA213HH

Stiby Road

BA213FH

Foxes Rest

BA213QN

Ilchester Road

BA213NL

Eliotts Drive

BA213GH

Southern Way

BA213QG

Chapel Lane

BA213QY

Ilchester Road

BA213LZ

Court Gardens

BA202EA

Yeovil West

BA202DB

Preston Grove

BA213NP

Eliotts Drive

BA202ER

Bunford Lane

BA213NF

Marl Close

BA213HD

Percivale Road

BA213DU

Boundary Close

BA213NE

Marl Close

BA213JX

Raglan Terrace

BA202FL

Tithe Court

BA202HS

Century Park

BA213DP

Newbury Terrace

BA202DA

Preston Grove

BA213EN

Stiby Road

BA213DG

Westfield Avenue

BA213QU

Yeovil West

BA213NS

Albert Close

BA213EQ

Stiby Road

BA213AT

Bartletts Place

BA213EF

Stiby Road

BA202HR

Century Park

BA213JE

Monks Dale

BA213JL

Freedom Avenue

BA213LR

Wessex Road

BA213ER

Stiby Road

BA213QE

Greenmoor Lane

BA213PP

Coppits Hill Lane

BA202FF

Bell Chase

BA202FR

Plucknett Row

BA213ES

Stiby Road

BA213DF

Westfield Crescent

BA213LG

Greenwood Road

BA213DT

Thatcham Court

BA213NZ

Brimsmore

BA213HA

Percivale Road

BA202ED

Watercombe Lane

BA202EP

Preston Road

BA202EU

Preston Road

BA213LN

Wessex Road

BA213GE

Yeovil West

BA213JW

Freedom Avenue

BA202DF

St Andrews Road

BA213NB

Springfield Road

BA213NR

Eliotts Drive

BA213QA

Marsh Lane

BA213LH

Larkhill Road

BA213FP

Emletts Way

BA213GW

Marl Close

BA213NX

Brimsmore

BA213PW

Coppitts Hill

BA213HU

Ferndale Gardens

BA213BP

Thatcham Park

BA202DG

Westbourne Grove

BA213DQ

Westfield Place

BA213LT

Eliotts Drive

BA202EE

Preston Road

BA213HF

Larkhill Road

BA213AH

St James'S Close

BA213JF

Monks Dale

BA213JR

Cedar Grove

BA213HL

Larkspur Crescent

BA213PR

Larkhill Road

BA213LU

Thorne Lane

Data Sources

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