BA6 8AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chalice Hill Close, 0.3km from Bove Town in Glastonbury. Administratively it sits within Glastonbury ward and the Wells constituency.
Within the BA6 district, this postcode is characterised by a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BA6 8AY are sourced from Output Area E00147934 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHALICE HILL CLOSE, BA6 8AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHALICE HILL CLOSE, BA6 8AY.
227
53
£ 38,800 /yr
38%
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
No single demographic signal dominates BA6 8AY — age 53, 47% ownership, 26% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (53) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA6 8AY. The average age is 53.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA6 8AY is moderate at 76 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
21 nearby- Abbey Gatehouse0.5 km
- Alliance Pharmacy0.3 km
- Childrens Hospice South West0.3 km
- Glastonbury Country Market0.5 km
- McColls0.6 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Belle Vue Glastonbury0.5 km
- Berachah Bed and Breakfast0.5 km
- Flying Dragons Nest0.7 km
- Little Orchard0.9 km
- Ries Retreat0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Beckets Inn0.3 km
- King Arthur0.7 km
- Queen of Cups Restaurant and Bar0.6 km
- The Market House0.5 km
- Avalon Constitutional Club0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Benedict Street Kitchen0.6 km
- Heaphys Ltd0.5 km
- Hundred Monkeys0.3 km
- Lazy Gecko Cafe0.5 km
- Mocha Berry0.5 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Glastonbury Community Fridge0.5 km
- Oriental Chef0.3 km
- Papa Johns0.5 km
- Peking Palace0.3 km
- R & Ts Fish Bar Ltd0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.6 km
- The Co-operative Food0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus0.4 km
- Castle Cary14.2 km
- Bruton18.9 km
Bus Stops
- Mendip West Slinky - Glastonbury destination DRT0.0 km
- Mendip West Slinky - Glastonbury DRT inc Godney0.0 km
- Mendip West Slinky - Glastonbury DRT0.1 km
- Orchard Loft0.1 km
- Orchard Loft0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BA68AY · Data under Open Government Licence