Postcode BA20 2BL is located in an urban city, within the Yeovil West ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Yeovil Preston Plucknett area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Yeovil Preston Plucknett is £52,123 per year. The nearest station is Yeovil Pen Mill, about 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Sydney Gardens.
Yeovil Preston Plucknett has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,719 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Yeovil Preston Plucknett has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Yeovil Preston Plucknett is £52,123 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA20 2BL.
Yeovil Preston Plucknett near BA20 2BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Yeovil Pen Mill located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sydney Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Sydney Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Preston Park | Small | Walking directions to Preston Park |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £265 per square foot) in Yeovil West area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £620,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £385,000 | £272 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £255,000 | £278 |
| Terraced | 28 | £201,000 | £250 |
| Flats | 6 | £167,250 | £202 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £355,000 | £70,500 | £175,000 | £166,250 |
| 2017 | £360,000 | £92,500 | £206,000 | £160,500 |
| 2018 | £339,995 | £181,000 | £230,750 | £171,250 |
| 2019 | £313,000 | £100,750 | £201,050 | £168,300 |
| 2020 | £327,500 | £231,495 | £220,000 | £185,000 |
| 2021 | £380,000 | £207,500 | £230,000 | £195,000 |
| 2022 | £375,000 | £120,000 | £270,000 | £225,000 |
| 2023 | £452,500 | £115,000 | £255,000 | £210,000 |
| 2024 | £450,000 | £190,000 | £270,000 | £212,500 |
| 2025 | £366,500 | £151,000 | £250,000 | £205,000 |
| 2026 | £352,500 | £100,000 | £262,000 | £220,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £229 | £172 | £195 | £190 |
| 2017 | £220 | £169 | £208 | £188 |
| 2018 | £247 | £244 | £205 | £190 |
| 2019 | £231 | £164 | £221 | £194 |
| 2020 | £241 | £226 | £236 | £207 |
| 2021 | £249 | £239 | £248 | £223 |
| 2022 | £298 | £230 | £294 | £235 |
| 2023 | £315 | £228 | £284 | £245 |
| 2024 | £290 | £242 | £276 | £233 |
| 2025 | £270 | £221 | £259 | £236 |
| 2026 | £277 | £171 | £279 | £254 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA20 2BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov 2025 | 81, Preston Grove, Yeovil, BA20 2BJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 89, Preston Grove, Yeovil, BA20 2BJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 03 Sept 2025 | 63, Preston Grove, Yeovil, BA20 2BJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 5, Westbourne Close, Yeovil, BA20 2DD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £257,500 | |
| 29 Jan 2026 | 91, St Andrews Road, Yeovil, BA20 2DF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £184,000 |
In the BA20 2BL postcode area, located within Yeovil Preston Plucknett, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA20 2BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mace | Preston Road, Somerset, BA20 2DW | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.3 mi | Montague Convenience Stores | Huish, Somerset, BA20 1BN | Walking directions to Montague Convenience Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | West Hendford, Yeovil, BA20 2AQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | Unit 4-5 Yeovil, BA20 1DL Link Opens in New Tab Queensway Place, Yeovil, BA20 1DL | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BA20 2BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Dance
Yeovil - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BA20 2BL records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around BA20 2BL in Yeovil Preston Plucknett is £245,000 (about £265 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to BA20 2BL, including Oaklands Primary School (Good), Huish Primary School (Outstanding) and Preston School Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BA20 2BL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,719 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Yeovil covering BA20 2BL is Adam Dance (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.