Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

WELLHOUSE LANE, BA6 8BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLHOUSE LANE, BA6 8BJ.

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Population

232

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA6 8BJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BA6 8BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BA6 8BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wellhouse Lane, 0.6km from Bove Town in Mendip. Administratively it sits within Glastonbury ward and the Wells constituency.

For families considering a move, BA6 8BJ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BA6 8BJ are sourced from Output Area E00147933 (shared with 25 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 8BJ. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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

BA6 8BJ has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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 offences26
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School

Good190 pupils0.9 km
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St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

Good192 pupils1.1 km
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St Dunstan's School

Good408 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Abbey Gatehouse0.9 km
  • Alliance Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Childrens Hospice South West0.8 km
  • Glastonbury Country Market0.9 km
  • McColls0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Belle Vue Glastonbury0.7 km
  • Berachah Bed and Breakfast0.0 km
  • Little Orchard0.5 km
  • Tordown Guest House0.4 km
  • Camelot Retreat0.5 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Beckets Inn0.8 km
  • The Market House1.0 km
  • Avalon Constitutional Club0.8 km
  • George & Pilgrims1.0 km
  • Town Hall0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Hundred Monkeys0.8 km
  • Lazy Gecko Cafe1.0 km
  • Mocha Berry1.0 km
  • Pyramid Catering - Vegan Cafe1.0 km
  • St Johns Church1.0 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Glastonbury Community Fridge0.9 km
  • Oriental Chef0.8 km
  • Peking Palace0.8 km
  • The Tor Takeaway0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus0.8 km
  • Castle Cary13.7 km
  • Bruton18.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Chalice Well0.1 km
  • Chalice Way0.3 km
  • Hood Close0.4 km
  • Orchard Loft0.4 km
  • Orchard Loft0.4 km