BA6 8BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dod Lane, 0.2km from Bove Town in Glastonbury. Administratively it sits within Glastonbury ward and the Wells constituency.
Day-to-day life in BA6 8BZ 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 is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £460k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA6 8BZ are sourced from Output Area E00147934 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOD LANE, BA6 8BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOD LANE, BA6 8BZ.
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 8BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 8BZ. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 362,500
4 sales · Mean £ 375,000
Semi-Detached
£ 395,000
2 sales · Mean £ 395,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA6 8BZ is moderate at 80 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
- McColls0.5 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Belle Vue Glastonbury0.6 km
- Berachah Bed and Breakfast0.5 km
- Flying Dragons Nest0.6 km
- Little Orchard1.0 km
- Ries Retreat0.6 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 House0.6 km
- Avalon Constitutional Club0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Benedict Street Kitchen0.6 km
- Heaphys Ltd0.6 km
- Hundred Monkeys0.3 km
- Lazy Gecko Cafe0.6 km
- Mocha Berry0.6 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Glastonbury Community Fridge0.5 km
- Oriental Chef0.2 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
- Peking Palace0.2 km
- R & Ts Fish Bar Ltd0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus0.3 km
- Castle Cary14.2 km
- Bruton18.8 km
Bus Stops
- Mendip West Slinky - Glastonbury DRT0.1 km
- Mendip West Slinky - Glastonbury DRT inc Godney0.1 km
- Mendip West Slinky - Glastonbury destination DRT0.1 km
- Millfield School0.2 km
- The Queen's Head0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA68BZ · Data under Open Government Licence