Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

CHILKWELL STREET, BA6 8DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHILKWELL STREET, BA6 8DD.

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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 8DD 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA6 8DD spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 32.1% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, BA6 8DD represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £258k, down 32.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA6 8DD 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 8DD. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 201,250

4 sales · Mean £ 201,125

Semi-Detached

£ 376,000

3 sales · Mean £ 359,333

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

BA6 8DD 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.

Violence and sexual offences29
Anti-social behaviour13
Burglary4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School

Good190 pupils0.7 km
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St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

Good192 pupils0.9 km
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St Dunstan's School

Good408 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Abbey Gatehouse0.8 km
  • Alliance Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Childrens Hospice South West0.7 km
  • Glastonbury Country Market0.8 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Belle Vue Glastonbury0.6 km
  • Berachah Bed and Breakfast0.1 km
  • Little Orchard0.6 km
  • Ries Retreat1.0 km
  • Tordown Guest House0.6 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Beckets Inn0.7 km
  • King Arthur1.0 km
  • Queen of Cups Restaurant and Bar0.9 km
  • The Market House0.8 km
  • Avalon Constitutional Club0.7 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Benedict Street Kitchen0.9 km
  • Heaphys Ltd0.8 km
  • Hundred Monkeys0.7 km
  • Lazy Gecko Cafe0.8 km
  • Mocha Berry0.8 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Glastonbury Community Fridge0.8 km
  • Oriental Chef0.6 km
  • Papa Johns0.9 km
  • Peking Palace0.6 km
  • Cinnamon Spice1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus0.7 km
  • Castle Cary13.8 km
  • Bruton18.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Chalice Well0.1 km
  • Chalice Way0.2 km
  • Hood Close0.2 km
  • Orchard Loft0.3 km
  • Orchard Loft0.3 km