Area Information for Penfield, Yeovil, BA21 4HN

Penfield in Yeovil is in the South West region of England. The postcode is within the Yeovil Central ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Yeovil. This page combines information for the address Penfield, Yeovil, BA21 4HN, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BA21 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for BA21 4HN.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Somerset
Ward Yeovil Central
Constituency Yeovil * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South West
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 14 property sales in Penfield, BA21 4HN since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Yeovil Town), and the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Penfield, Yeovil, BA21 4HN.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Penfield, Yeovil, BA21 4HN is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Penfield, Yeovil, BA21 4HN:

Hill View, Yeovil, BA21 4HJ
Hill View, Yeovil, BA21 4HW
Sherborne Road, Yeovil, BA21 4HE
Hillside Terrace, Yeovil, BA21 4HR
Eastville, Yeovil, BA21 4FH
St. Thomas Cross, Yeovil, BA21 4JT

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BA21 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 14 property sales in Penfield since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Penfield, Yeovil consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 9
Terraced 9
Flat (Purpose-Built) 64
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 82
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 54
Owned with Mortgage 9
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 4
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 13
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 82

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 58
Two People 18
Three People 3
Four People 1
Five People 0
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 81

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Penfield, Yeovil consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 58
Family Household 21
Other Household 2
Total 81

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 26
Deprived In One Dimension 31
Deprived In Two Dimensions 23
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 82

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Yeovil constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 54
Female 62
Total 116

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around BA21 4HN has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 62% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 2
5-9 4
10-14 1
15-19 1
20-24 2
25-29 2
30-34 7
35-39 3
40-44 0
45-49 3
50-54 1
55-59 9
60-64 8
65-69 11
70-74 5
75-79 16
80-84 15
85+ 25
Total 115

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of BA21 4HN the number widowed residents is high - 34% of the area's population. This may be indicative of an older population, and these areas often contain more women than men as a result.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 14
Married 36
Separated 2
Divorced 19
Widowed 39
Total 110

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

However, this area of the Yeovil Central ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (60%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 21
Good 49
Fair 40
Bad 4
Very Bad 1
Total 115

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Penfield and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 36% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 16
Apprenticeship 13
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 8
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 15
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9
No GCSEs or Equivalent 39
Other 9
Total 109

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 95% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 110
Other Asian 4
Black African 1
Other 1
Total 116

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 102
European Union 6
Africa 2
Middle East and Asia 4
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2
Total 116

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 102
10+ Years 13
5-10 Years 1
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 116

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to BA21 4HN.

Passport(s) Held
None 32
United Kingdom 76
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 3
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 1
Central and South America 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 37
Christian 65
Buddhist 2
Hindu 4
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 11
Total 120

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Yeovil Central ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 66% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 18
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 4
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 3
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 1
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 2
Retired 72
Looking After Home or Family 5
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 2
Other 2
Total 109

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 6
Professional Occupations 1
Associate Professional Occupations 5
Skilled Trades Occupations 3
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 3
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 2
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 2
Elementary Occupations 5
Total 27

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 7
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 23
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 14
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 7
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 7
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 25
Semi-Routine Occupation 19
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 5
Full-time Student 2
Total 109

Penfield, Yeovil, BA21 4HN is within the Yeovil Town policing neighbourhood, under the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Penfield
Neighbourhood Team Address Yeovil Town
Website: https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/your-area/yeovil-town/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to BA21 4HN. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for BA21 4HN.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest railway stations to Penfield, Yeovil, BA21 4HN. The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, approximately 700 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Yeovil Pen Mill 700 yards
Yeovil Junction 1.4 miles
Thornford 2.9 miles
Yetminster 3.9 miles
Sherborne 4.8 miles
Chetnole 5.8 miles
Crewkerne 8.4 miles
Templecombe 9.8 miles
Maiden Newton 12 miles
Castle Cary 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Penfield, Yeovil, BA21 4HN. The nearest is Reckleford Infant School and Nursery, approximately 200 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 7 closest secondary schools to Penfield, Yeovil, BA21 4HN. The nearest is Buckler's Mead School, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Buckler's Mead School 0.9 miles May 2024
    
Westfield Academy 1.2 miles September 2014
    
Preston School Academy 1.5 miles January 2023
    
Stanchester Academy 4.6 miles November 2024
The Gryphon School 4.8 miles November 2017
    
Wadham School 8.1 miles June 2019
    
Huish Episcopi Academy 11 miles November 2022
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Penfield, Yeovil, BA21 4HN. The nearest is Nhs Yeovil Health Centre, approximately 620 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Penfield, Yeovil, BA21 4HN. The nearest is Yeovil Dental Practice, approximately 260 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 4 closest hospitals to Penfield, Yeovil, BA21 4HN. The nearest is Yeovil District Hospital, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Yeovil District Hospital 0.5 miles
Yeatman Hospital 4.5 miles
South Petherton Community Hospital 7.7 miles
Crewkerne Community Hospital 8.8 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Penfield, Yeovil, BA21 4HN. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Yeovil, approximately 610 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in BA21 4HN

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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