Welcome to Yeovil
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
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.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
968 hectares |
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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.
Education
View educational establishments in Yeovil Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Yeovil Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Yeovil Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Yeovil Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Chard & Ilminster News
Council to lose almost £5m after legacy investment on property
Published: 22nd Apr 2024
Hosted and licensed by Somerset County Gazette
Yeovil police seize suspected stolen goods from uninsured car
Published: 3rd Apr 2024
Hosted and licensed by Somerset County Council
Heritage Open Day celebrates Yeovil's industrial importance
Published: 11th Sep 2023