Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BA6 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA6 0BS.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BA6 0BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 56, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA6 0BS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Glastonbury in Glastonbury. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Glastonbury ward and the Wells constituency.

Day-to-day life in BA6 0BS has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BA6 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00147924 (shared with 121 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA6 0BS. The average age is 56.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.6%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BA6 0BS is above average at 124 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences160
Anti-social behaviour113
Public order90
Shoplifting79
Criminal damage and arson41

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School

Good190 pupils0.1 km
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St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

Good192 pupils0.3 km
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St Dunstan's School

Good408 pupils0.5 km
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Tor School

Good17 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Abbey Gatehouse0.2 km
  • Alliance Pharmacy0.0 km
  • Childrens Hospice South West0.1 km
  • Glastonbury Country Market0.2 km
  • McColls0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Belle Vue Glastonbury0.6 km
  • Berachah Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
  • Flying Dragons Nest0.5 km
  • Ries Retreat0.4 km
  • Camelot Retreat0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Beckets Inn0.1 km
  • King Arthur0.4 km
  • Queen of Cups Restaurant and Bar0.3 km
  • The Market House0.3 km
  • Avalon Constitutional Club0.1 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Benedict Street Kitchen0.3 km
  • Heaphys Ltd0.3 km
  • Hundred Monkeys0.1 km
  • Lazy Gecko Cafe0.3 km
  • Mocha Berry0.3 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Glastonbury Community Fridge0.2 km
  • Oriental Chef0.1 km
  • Papa Johns0.3 km
  • Peking Palace0.1 km
  • R & Ts Fish Bar Ltd0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus0.1 km
  • Castle Cary14.5 km
  • Bruton19.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Queen's Head0.2 km
  • The Queen's Head0.2 km
  • Millfield School0.2 km
  • Town Hall0.2 km
  • Town Hall0.3 km