BA20 Postcode District
BA20 is one of 3 Postcode Districts for the Yeovil Post town in Somerset
The BA20 postcode district is located in the BA Bath postal area, BA20 has a population of 11,894 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 3.14 square miles (8.12 square kilometres or 2,006.43 acres).
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District overview
The BA20 postcode district primarily consists of the settlement of Yeovil in the county of Somerset in England. There are also a few significant settlements within the district, including Lynx Trading Estate and Lynx West Trading Estate, both located in Yeovil.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector BA20 1, covers Yeovil in Somerset.
The sector BA20 2, covers Yeovil in Somerset.
The sector BA20 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is YEOVIL.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Somerset area with a total of 502 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sherborne | 5.69 | E |
| South Petherton | 7.27 | W |
| Crewkerne | 7.46 | WSW |
| Somerton | 9.06 | NNW |
| Beaminster | 9.64 | SSW |
| Langport | 10.69 | NW |
| Stalbridge | 11.75 | E |
| Ilminster | 11.78 | W |
| Castle Cary | 12.11 | NNE |
| Wincanton | 13.17 | NE |
| Street | 13.88 | NNW |
| Chard | 14.69 | WSW |
| Bridport | 14.79 | SSW |
| Bruton | 14.82 | NE |
| Sturminster Newton | 14.84 | E |
| Glastonbury | 15.02 | NNW |
| Gillingham | 17.60 | ENE |
| Dorchester | 17.68 | SSE |
| Shepton Mallet | 18.11 | NNE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 540
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| YEOVIL | YEOVIL | BA20 2 | 274 |
| YEOVIL | YEOVIL | BA20 1 | 194 |
| YEOVIL | YEOVIL | BA20 2 | 42 |
| YEOVIL | YEOVIL | BA20 2 | 9 |
| Lynx Trading Estate | YEOVIL | BA20 2 | 5 |
| Lynx Trading Estate | YEOVIL | BA20 2 | 5 |
| YEOVIL | YEOVIL | BA20 2 | 3 |
| Lynx West Trading Estate | YEOVIL | BA20 2 | 2 |
| Lynx West Trading Estate | YEOVIL | BA20 2 | 2 |
| Lynx West Trading Estate | YEOVIL | BA20 2 | 2 |
| Lynx Trading Estate | YEOVIL | BA20 2 | 1 |
| YEOVIL | YEOVIL | BA20 2 | 1 |
Street list for BA20
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| MIDDLE STREET | 340 |
| CLARENCE TERRACE | 221 |
| BOND STREET | 217 |
| LYSANDER ROAD SPUR SPUR | 189 |
| SOUTH STREET | 162 |
| SUMMERLANDS | 160 |
| STARS LANE | 153 |
| HIGHER KINGSTON | 151 |
| WYNDHAM STREET A30 | 147 |
| HIGH STREET | 133 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2075 |
| Shoplifting | 997 |
| Public order | 883 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 374 |
| Other theft | 371 |
| Burglary | 124 |
| Vehicle crime | 105 |
| Other crime | 90 |
| Robbery | 77 |
| Drugs | 75 |
| Possession of weapons | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Bicycle theft | 24 |
| Theft from the person | 17 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLE STREET | YEOVIL | 104 | BA20 1LZ | View map | |
| THE QUEDAM | YEOVIL | 62 | BA20 1EU | View map | |
| PRINCES STREET | YEOVIL | 47 | BA20 1EQ | View map | |
| HIGH STREET | YEOVIL | 22 | BA20 1RE | View map | |
| VICARAGE WALK | YEOVIL | 14 | BA20 1EU | View map | |
| GLOVERS WALK | YEOVIL | 13 | BA20 1LH | View map | |
| BOND STREET | YEOVIL | 12 | BA20 1PE | View map | |
| HUISH | YEOVIL | 12 | BA20 1AY | View map | |
| UNION STREET | YEOVIL | 11 | BA20 1PQ | View map | |
| HENDFORD | YEOVIL | 10 | BA20 1TE | View map | |
| PRESTON ROAD | YEOVIL | 10 | BA20 2EE | View map | |
| WYNDHAM STREET | YEOVIL | 10 | BA20 1JH | View map | |
| SOUTH WESTERN TERRACE | YEOVIL | 9 | BA20 1NB | View map | |
| WESTMINSTER STREET | YEOVIL | 9 | BA20 1AE | View map | |
| MARKET STREET | YEOVIL | 7 | BA20 1JG | View map | |
| CHURCH STREET | YEOVIL | 6 | BA20 1HE | View map | |
| FOREST HILL | YEOVIL | 6 | BA20 2PH | View map | |
| SILVER STREET | YEOVIL | 6 | BA20 1HW | View map |
Schools in the district
Huish Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Carisbrooke Gardens , Yeovil
Postcode: BA20 1AY
Headteacher: Mrs Pauline Price (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Huish Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Carisbrooke Gardens , Yeovil
Postcode: BA20 1AY
Headteacher: Mrs Cara Carlock (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Oaklands Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Preston Grove , Yeovil
Postcode: BA20 2DU
Headteacher: Ms Karen Parr (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lime Tree Avenue , Yeovil
Postcode: BA20 2PW
Headteacher: Mrs Teresa Wheeler (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broadway House Dental Surgery | 7A UNION STREET, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 1PQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Hendford Dental Surgery | 30 HENDFORD, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 1TG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Colosseum Dental (yeovil) | 1 HIGH STREET, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 1RE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Southwoods Dental Practice | 6 SOUTHWOODS, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 2QG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Trinity House Dental Practice | 17 PETER STREET, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 1PN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | S S Dental Clinic | SUMMERLANDS HOSPITAL SITE, PRESTON ROAD, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 2BX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Resolution Treatment Centre | BECKET HOUSE, HENDFORD, YEOVIL, BA20 1TE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 8 | The High Street Dental Practice | 49 PRINCES STREET, YEOVIL, BA20 1EG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preston Grove Medical Centre, Yeovil | PRESTON GROVE, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 2BQ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01935 474353 |
| 2 | Penn Hill Surgery, Yeovil | ST. NICHOLAS CLOSE, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 1SB | GP PRACTICE | Call 01935 470800 |
| 3 | Diamond Health Group | 74 HENDFORD, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 1UJ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01935 470200 |
| 4 | The Health Centre | ABOVE BOOTS, 37 MIDDLE STREET, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 1LS | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asda Pharmacy | PRESTON ROAD, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 2HB | PHARMACY | Call 01935 709510 |
| 2 | Day Lewis Pharmacy | HENDFORD LODGE MEDICAL CENTRE, 74 HENDFORD, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 1UJ | PHARMACY | Call 01935 423393 |
| 3 | Penn Hill Pharmacy | 9 SOUTH STREET, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 1QE | PHARMACY | Call 01935 706604 |
| 4 | Superdrug Pharmacy | 15 HIGH STREET, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 1RQ | PHARMACY | Call 01935 423181 |
| 5 | Options Pharmacy | 61B WEST COKER ROAD, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 2JD | PHARMACY | Call 01935 425321 |
| 6 | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | QUEENSWAY PLACE, HUISH, YEOVIL, BA20 1DL | PHARMACY | Call 01172 916990 |
| 7 | Boots | 37 MIDDLE STREET, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 1LS | PHARMACY | Call 01935 426673 |
| 8 | Preston Grove Pharmacy | THE PHARMACY, PRESTON GROVE MEDICAL CTR, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 2BQ | PHARMACY | Call 01935 433971 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yoevil Extra | QUEENSWAY PLACE, HUISH, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 1DL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Specsavers (yeovil) | 50-52 MIDDLE STREET, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 1LX | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Boots Opticians (yeovil) | 39-41 MIDDLE STREET, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 1LG | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Vision Express (yeovil) | 44-46 MIDDLE STREET, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 1LX | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Robert Frith Optometrists Ltd (yeovil) | 26-28 PRINCES STREET, YEOVIL, BA20 1EQ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Vision Express (queensway) | QUEENSWAY PLACE, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 1DL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £402,360 | 43 | £357,766 | 32 | £406,369 | 40 | £474,459 | 68 |
| Semi-detached | £275,761 | 53 | £264,900 | 55 | £261,175 | 51 | £293,767 | 61 |
| Terraced | £200,210 | 50 | £195,922 | 51 | £211,167 | 52 | £265,855 | 55 |
| Flats | £120,059 | 17 | £119,931 | 28 | £118,766 | 39 | £110,942 | 60 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M5 J25
Average Driving Time from within the district: 29.67
Average Driving Distance: 24.01
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 498
M5 J26
Average Driving Time from within the district: 36.21
Average Driving Distance: 30.77
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 498
M5 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 36.31
Average Driving Distance: 30.75
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 498
M5 J23
Average Driving Time from within the district: 39.44
Average Driving Distance: 28.14
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 498
M5 J22
Average Driving Time from within the district: 44.49
Average Driving Distance: 35.12
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 498
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| BA20 1 | Yeovil Delivery Office |
| BA20 2 | Yeovil Delivery Office |
| BA20 9 | Yeovil Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| B | A | 2 | 0 | - | X | X | X |
| B | A | 2 | 0 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the BA20 postal code is YEOVIL followed by Lynx Trading Estate, and Lynx West Trading Estate.
The BA20 Postcode shares a border with BA21 (YEOVIL, Mudford, Pen Mill Trading Estate) and BA22 (Ilchester, East Coker, West Coker).
Maps and visuals
Weather
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