BA6 8BU is an up-and-coming urban area on Victoria Buildings, 0.3km from Glastonbury in Glastonbury. Administratively it sits within Glastonbury ward and the Wells constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BA6 8BU offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BA6 8BU are sourced from Output Area E00147924 (shared with 121 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA BUILDINGS, BA6 8BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA BUILDINGS, BA6 8BU.
259
56
£ 38,800 /yr
49%
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 8BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 56, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 8BU. The average age is 56.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA6 8BU is above average at 120 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
21 nearby- Abbey Gatehouse0.2 km
- Alliance Pharmacy0.1 km
- Childrens Hospice South West0.1 km
- Glastonbury Country Market0.2 km
- McColls0.6 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Belle Vue Glastonbury0.5 km
- Berachah Bed and Breakfast0.7 km
- Flying Dragons Nest0.6 km
- Ries Retreat0.5 km
- Camelot Retreat0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Beckets Inn0.1 km
- King Arthur0.5 km
- Queen of Cups Restaurant and Bar0.3 km
- The Market House0.3 km
- Avalon Constitutional Club0.1 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Benedict Street Kitchen0.4 km
- Heaphys Ltd0.3 km
- Hundred Monkeys0.1 km
- Lazy Gecko Cafe0.3 km
- Mocha Berry0.3 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Glastonbury Community Fridge0.2 km
- Oriental Chef0.1 km
- Papa Johns0.3 km
- Peking Palace0.1 km
- R & Ts Fish Bar Ltd0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus0.1 km
- Castle Cary14.4 km
- Bruton19.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Queen's Head0.1 km
- The Queen's Head0.1 km
- Millfield School0.2 km
- Mendip West Slinky - Glastonbury DRT0.2 km
- Mendip West Slinky - Glastonbury DRT inc Godney0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA68BU · Data under Open Government Licence