Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

THE ROMAN WAY, BA6 8AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ROMAN WAY, BA6 8AD.

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Population

219

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BA6 8AD's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £455k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £455k. Property prices are trending up 6.1% year-on-year.

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

BA6 8AD is an active urban area on The Roman Way, 0.2km from Northover in Glastonbury. Administratively it sits within Glastonbury ward and the Wells constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA6, BA6 8AD offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are high (212 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £455k, up 6.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA6 8AD are sourced from Output Area E00147944 (shared with 5 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 8AD. 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

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 445,000

17 sales · Mean £ 478,529

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

5 sales · Mean £ 302,600

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

Crime rates near BA6 8AD are high at 212 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.

Violence and sexual offences30
Shoplifting27
Other theft9
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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Tor School

Good17 pupils0.5 km
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Crispin School Academy

Good1053 pupils1.0 km
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St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

Good192 pupils1.2 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School

Good190 pupils1.5 km
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Elmhurst Junior School

Requires Improvement312 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Burns the Bread Ltd0.3 km
  • Bridies Organic Food Co-op0.4 km
  • Esso Wirral Park0.3 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge0.3 km
  • Ploughshares Ltd Fisher King Centre0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Brewers Fayre0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.4 km
  • Millers Morsels0.9 km
  • Peace Gardens Cafe0.5 km
  • KFC0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.3 km
  • Wings Chinese Kitchen0.9 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Wirral Plaice Ltd0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus1.6 km
  • Castle Cary15.2 km
  • Bridgwater18.2 km

Bus Stops

  • del0.2 km
  • Moorlands Factory0.3 km
  • Moorlands Factory0.3 km
  • Wirral Park Roundabout0.3 km
  • Northover Bridge0.3 km