Postcode BA20 2HR 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 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 1.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Preston Park.
Yeovil Preston Plucknett has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,528 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Yeovil Preston Plucknett has a high crime rate, with approximately 87 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.3% 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 2HR.
Yeovil Preston Plucknett near BA20 2HR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Yeovil Pen Mill located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Preston Park | Small | Walking directions to Preston Park |
| 0.4 mi | Monks Dale Park | Small | Walking directions to Monks Dale 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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA20 2HR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2025 | 59, Century Park, Yeovil, BA20 2HS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | 20, Watercombe Lane, Yeovil, BA20 2ED | Detached | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 3, Westbourne Grove, Yeovil, BA20 2DG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £131,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 67, Westbourne Grove, Yeovil, BA20 2DG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | 69, Westbourne Grove, Yeovil, BA20 2DG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £295,000 |
In the BA20 2HR postcode area, located within Yeovil Preston Plucknett, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA20 2HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mace | Preston Road, Somerset, BA20 2DW | Walking directions to Mace |
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 2HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Dance
Yeovil - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BA20 2HR records about 87 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 2HR 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 7 schools close to BA20 2HR, including Preston School Academy (Good), Oaklands Primary School (Good) and Westfield Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BA20 2HR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,528 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 2HR is Adam Dance (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.