BA6 8BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Davids Close, 0.6km from Bove Town in Glastonbury. Administratively it sits within Glastonbury ward and the Wells constituency.
Day-to-day life in BA6 8BP has the character of a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA6 8BP are sourced from Output Area E00147934 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST DAVIDS CLOSE, BA6 8BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST DAVIDS CLOSE, BA6 8BP.
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
BA6 8BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 47% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA6 8BP. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA6 8BP has low crime rates — 37 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.
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
19 nearby- Abbey Gatehouse0.7 km
- Alliance Pharmacy0.6 km
- Childrens Hospice South West0.6 km
- Glastonbury Country Market0.7 km
- McColls0.8 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Belle Vue Glastonbury0.5 km
- Berachah Bed and Breakfast0.2 km
- Little Orchard0.7 km
- Ries Retreat1.0 km
- Tordown Guest House0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Beckets Inn0.6 km
- King Arthur0.9 km
- Queen of Cups Restaurant and Bar0.8 km
- The Market House0.7 km
- Avalon Constitutional Club0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Benedict Street Kitchen0.8 km
- Heaphys Ltd0.8 km
- Hundred Monkeys0.6 km
- Lazy Gecko Cafe0.7 km
- Mocha Berry0.7 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Glastonbury Community Fridge0.7 km
- Oriental Chef0.6 km
- Papa Johns0.8 km
- Peking Palace0.6 km
- Cinnamon Spice0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus0.7 km
- Castle Cary13.9 km
- Bruton18.7 km
Bus Stops
- Hood Close0.1 km
- Chalice Way0.2 km
- Orchard Loft0.2 km
- Rural Life Museum0.2 km
- Orchard Loft0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA68BP · Data under Open Government Licence