BA6 8AA is an active urban area on Northover, 0.2km from Northover in Glastonbury. Administratively it sits within Glastonbury ward and the Wells constituency.
For families considering a move, BA6 8AA represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BA6 8AA are sourced from Output Area E00147944 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHOVER, BA6 8AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHOVER, BA6 8AA.
219
50
£ 38,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BA6 8AA — age 50, 88% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £179k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA6 8AA. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 152,250
2 sales · Mean £ 152,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA6 8AA is above average at 121 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Tor School
Crispin School Academy
Elmhurst Junior School
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Hindhayes Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Burns the Bread Ltd0.5 km
- Bridies Organic Food Co-op0.1 km
- Esso Wirral Park0.5 km
- Indian Masala Express0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.5 km
- Ploughshares Ltd Fisher King Centre0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Brewers Fayre0.2 km
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.6 km
- Peace Gardens Cafe0.8 km
- Strode Theatre1.0 km
- The Geeky Gamer1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
- McColls0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Greggs0.5 km
- Yo! To Go!0.5 km
- Chipmonks Kasva Ltd1.0 km
- Wings Chinese Kitchen0.8 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Street Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus1.9 km
- Castle Cary15.5 km
- Bridgwater17.9 km
Bus Stops
- Northover Bridge0.1 km
- Moorlands Factory0.1 km
- Moorlands Factory0.1 km
- del0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA68AA · Data under Open Government Licence