Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BERE LANE, BA6 8BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERE LANE, BA6 8BD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

230

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Avg Age

50

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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: 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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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA6 8BD spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £339k. Property prices are trending down 24.4% year-on-year.

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

BA6 8BD is an active urban area on Bere Lane, 0.5km from Glastonbury in Glastonbury. Administratively it sits within Glastonbury ward and the Wells constituency.

For serious buyers, BA6 8BD is 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 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are high (149 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £339k, down 24.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA6 8BD are sourced from Output Area E00147946 (shared with 9 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 8BD. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 227,000

2 sales · Mean £ 227,000

Terraced

£ 332,500

2 sales · Mean £ 332,500

Detached

£ 568,750

2 sales · Mean £ 568,750

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

Crime rates near BA6 8BD 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.

Violence and sexual offences108
Anti-social behaviour96
Shoplifting77
Public order74
Criminal damage and arson31

school Local Schools

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St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

Good192 pupils0.5 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School

Good190 pupils0.5 km
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St Dunstan's School

Good408 pupils1.0 km
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Tor School

Good17 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Abbey Gatehouse0.4 km
  • Alliance Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Childrens Hospice South West0.5 km
  • Glastonbury Country Market0.4 km
  • McColls1.0 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Belle Vue Glastonbury0.1 km
  • Berachah Bed and Breakfast0.7 km
  • Ries Retreat0.9 km
  • Camelot Retreat0.4 km
  • Melrose BB0.8 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Beckets Inn0.5 km
  • King Arthur0.5 km
  • Queen of Cups Restaurant and Bar0.5 km
  • The Market House0.4 km
  • Avalon Constitutional Club0.5 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Benedict Street Kitchen0.5 km
  • Heaphys Ltd0.5 km
  • Hundred Monkeys0.5 km
  • Lazy Gecko Cafe0.4 km
  • Mocha Berry0.4 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Glastonbury Community Fridge0.4 km
  • Oriental Chef0.5 km
  • Papa Johns0.5 km
  • Peking Palace0.5 km
  • R & Ts Fish Bar Ltd0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus0.6 km
  • Castle Cary14.3 km
  • Bruton19.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Tmurco Garage0.2 km
  • Abbey Barn0.3 km
  • Rural Life Museum0.3 km
  • Actis Road0.3 km
  • Superstore0.3 km