Shortlands Drive, Yeovil
House prices, sold prices and local information for BA21 3FS.
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At a glance
10 property sales on Shortlands Drive, Yeovil have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 20 Sep 2022. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £365,100. Average sale prices rose from £356,000 in 2017 to £394,000 in 2022 (+11%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 2 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Shortlands Drive range from £345,000 to £405,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Shortlands Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Shortlands Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BA21 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 10 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £365,100 | 20 Sep 2022 |
Sold prices on Shortlands Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Shortlands Drive BA21 3FS | 20 Sep 2022 | £405,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Shortlands Drive BA21 3FS | 22 Jul 2022 | £383,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Shortlands Drive BA21 3FS | 11 Dec 2018 | £362,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Shortlands Drive BA21 3FS | 31 May 2018 | £355,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Shortlands Drive BA21 3FS | 7 Mar 2018 | £365,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Shortlands Drive BA21 3FS | 20 Dec 2017 | £360,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Shortlands Drive BA21 3FS | 29 Nov 2017 | £360,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Shortlands Drive BA21 3FS | 28 Nov 2017 | £345,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Shortlands Drive BA21 3FS | 24 Nov 2017 | £350,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Shortlands Drive BA21 3FS | 24 Nov 2017 | £365,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Shortlands Drive | £365,000 (Mar 2018) → £405,000 (Sep 2022) | +11% over 5 yrs |
| 5, Shortlands Drive | £355,995 (May 2018) → £383,000 (Jul 2022) | +8% over 4 yrs |
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Schools near Shortlands Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston CofE Primary School 419 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Preston School Academy 1,003 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Kingfisher Primary School 265 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Westfield Academy 1,013 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Chilthorne Domer Church School 146 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Oaklands Primary School 420 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Huish Primary School 420 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.5 mi |
| Milford Infants' School 228 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Yeovil Pen Mill station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
- Yeovil Junction station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min walk
- Thornford station 5.0 mi · 1 hr 39 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Southfield Drive (E-bound) 1 min walk
- Forde Park (E-bound, Stourton Way) 4 min walk
- Forde Park (W-bound, Stourton Way) 4 min walk
- Thorne Lane (SW-bound) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Preston Grove Medical Centre, Yeovil
Preston Grove, Yeovil · 1.4 mi - Diamond Health Group
74 Hendford, Yeovil · 1.8 mi - Penn Hill Surgery, Yeovil
St. Nicholas Close, Yeovil · 1.9 mi - Oaklands Surgery
Birchfield Road, Yeovil · 2.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Yeovil Abbey Manor Express · 0.4 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Yeovil Superstore · 0.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Westfield - Yeovil · 0.9 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Ilchester Rd Express · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Marsh Lane Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- S S Dental Clinic · 1.1 mi
- The High Street Dental Practice · 1.7 mi
- Hendford Dental Surgery · 1.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 88.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 727 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,776 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 74% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 92% |
Share of homes across Somerset with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Shortlands Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 59.3% | 50.2% |
| No religion | 33.2% | 41.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.5% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 28.1% | 30.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.1% | 17.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.9% | 15.3% |
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.3% | 10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.3% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 3% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.9% | 46% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35.2% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.5% | 41.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 36.2% | 31.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 17.5% | 13.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.8% | 14% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Somerset.
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Estate agents near Shortlands Drive
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- Ashfield Letting & Property Managment 1.8 mi
- Fox & Sons 1.8 mi
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