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BA21 3HL

Larkspur Crescent

Yeovil West

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Overview

Postcode BA21 3HL is located in an urban city, within the Yeovil West ward of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Yeovil Larkhill area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Yeovil Larkhill is £50,567 per year. The nearest station is Yeovil Pen Mill, about 2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Abbey Manor Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Yeovil Larkhill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,973 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Yeovil Larkhill has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.2%

Approximately 19.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Yeovil Larkhill is £50,567 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA21 3HL.

Flood risk

No risk

Yeovil Larkhill near BA21 3HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Yeovil Pen Mill located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BA21 3HL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAbbey Manor ParkMediumWalking directions to Abbey Manor Park
0.4 miMonks Dale ParkSmallWalking directions to Monks Dale Park

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
7,922.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.03(+38%)
Public order
14.11(+116%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.68(-55%)
Other theft
5.2(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.97(-54%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
84.91%
Other White
10
3.51%
White and Black African (mixed)
7
2.46%
Other
7
2.46%
Other Asian
6
2.11%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
29.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
19.18%
Level 3 (A level)
42
19.18%
No qualifications
33
15.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.59%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
30
25%
Owns with a mortgage
26
21.67%
Other forms of private rent
23
19.17%
Other social rented
18
15%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
15%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Yeovil West

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£265
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£194K – £325K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Yeovil West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£385,000£272
Semi-Detached54£255,000£278
Terraced28£201,000£250
Flats6£167,250£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Yeovil West

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Yeovil West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Yeovil West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Yeovil West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA21 3HL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA21 3HL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 20254, Larkspur Crescent, Yeovil, BA21 3HLTerracedFreehold£180,000
30 Apr 2026123, Larkspur Crescent, Yeovil, BA21 3HPTerracedFreehold£205,000
02 Dec 202546, Larkspur Crescent, Yeovil, BA21 3HPTerracedFreehold£230,000
08 Sept 2025113, Larkspur Crescent, Yeovil, BA21 3HPTerracedFreehold£180,000
11 Jul 2025121, Larkspur Crescent, Yeovil, BA21 3HPTerracedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the BA21 3HL postcode area, located within Yeovil Larkhill, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BA21 3HL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryWestfield AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryPreston CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miSecondaryPreston School AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA21 3HL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BA21 3HL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressStourton Way, Somerset, BA21 3TLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodRaglan Terrace, Somerset, BA21 3JXWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BA21 3HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Adam Dance

Yeovil - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSomersetE06000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyYeovilE14001603
WardYeovil WestE05014393
ParishYeovil WithoutE04008775
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Yeovil LarkhillE02006087
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Somerset 013DE01029255
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BA21 3HL

Is BA21 3HL (Yeovil Larkhill) safe?

The area around BA21 3HL records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near BA21 3HL?

The median sale price around BA21 3HL in Yeovil Larkhill is £245,000 (about £265 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BA21 3HL?

There are 5 schools close to BA21 3HL, including Westfield Academy (Good), Preston CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Preston School Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BA21 3HL?

BA21 3HL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,973 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BA21 3HL (Yeovil Larkhill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Yeovil covering BA21 3HL is Adam Dance (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.