BA6 8AJ is an active urban area located 0.5km from Glastonbury in Glastonbury. Administratively it sits within Glastonbury ward and the Wells constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (149 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BA6 8AJ are sourced from Output Area E00147947 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA6 8AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA6 8AJ.
274
51
£ 38,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA6 8AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA6 8AJ. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BA6 8AJ are high at 149 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.
school Local Schools
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
St Dunstan's School
Tor School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Abbey Gatehouse0.4 km
- Alliance Pharmacy0.4 km
- Childrens Hospice South West0.5 km
- Glastonbury Country Market0.4 km
- McColls0.9 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Belle Vue Glastonbury0.2 km
- Berachah Bed and Breakfast0.5 km
- Flying Dragons Nest0.9 km
- Ries Retreat0.8 km
- Tordown Guest House1.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Beckets Inn0.4 km
- King Arthur0.6 km
- Queen of Cups Restaurant and Bar0.6 km
- The Market House0.4 km
- Avalon Constitutional Club0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Benedict Street Kitchen0.5 km
- Heaphys Ltd0.5 km
- Hundred Monkeys0.4 km
- Lazy Gecko Cafe0.4 km
- Mocha Berry0.5 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Glastonbury Community Fridge0.4 km
- Oriental Chef0.4 km
- Papa Johns0.5 km
- Peking Palace0.4 km
- R & Ts Fish Bar Ltd0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus0.5 km
- Castle Cary14.2 km
- Bruton19.0 km
Bus Stops
- Abbey Barn0.1 km
- Rural Life Museum0.1 km
- Orchard Loft0.2 km
- Orchard Loft0.2 km
- Mendip West Slinky - Glastonbury destination DRT0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA68AJ · Data under Open Government Licence