Welcome to Yeovil

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Introduction

Yeovil ( YOH-vəl) is a town and civil parish in the district of South Somerset, England. The population of Yeovil at the last census (2021) was 49,698. It is close to Somerset's southern border with Dorset, 126 miles (203 km) from London, 41.8 miles (67.3 km) south of Bristol, 6 miles (9.7 km) from Sherborne and 27.6 miles (44.4 km) from Taunton. The aircraft and defence industries which developed in the 20th century made it a target for bombing in the Second World War; they are still major employers. Yeovil Country Park, which includes Ninesprings, is one of several open spaces with educational, cultural and sporting facilities. Religious sites include the 14th-century Church of St John the Baptist. The town is on the A30 and A37 roads and has two railway stations.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

968 hectares

Population

31,631 (2021)

Density

3,267 people/km2

Mean age

39.4

Ward

Brympton

District

South Somerset

Postcodes

BA20, BA21

ONS ID

E04008773


Council

Contact details for Yeovil Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Yeovil Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Yeovil Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Yeovil Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Yeovil Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Yeovil Parish.

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Local News

Council to lose almost £5m after legacy investment on property

Hosted and licensed by Chard & Ilminster News

Council to lose almost £5m after legacy investment on property

Published: 22nd Apr 2024

Yeovil police seize suspected stolen goods from uninsured car

Hosted and licensed by Somerset County Gazette

Yeovil police seize suspected stolen goods from uninsured car

Published: 3rd Apr 2024

Heritage Open Day celebrates Yeovil's industrial importance

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Heritage Open Day celebrates Yeovil's industrial importance

Published: 11th Sep 2023