BA6 8AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Roman Way, 0.5km from Northover in Glastonbury. Administratively it sits within Glastonbury ward and the Wells constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA6, BA6 8AB offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £419k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA6 8AB are sourced from Output Area E00147944 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE ROMAN WAY, BA6 8AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ROMAN WAY, BA6 8AB.
219
50
£ 38,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA6 8AB spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. 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 8AB. The average age is 50.1. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 338,750
4 sales · Mean £ 331,750
Terraced
£ 385,000
3 sales · Mean £ 363,333
Detached
£ 436,250
10 sales · Mean £ 450,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA6 8AB has low crime rates — 28 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
Tor School
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Crispin School Academy
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Burns the Bread Ltd0.4 km
- Star Child (Glastonbury) Ltd1.0 km
- Bridies Organic Food Co-op0.7 km
- Esso Wirral Park0.4 km
- Abbey Convenience Store1.0 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Belle Vue Glastonbury0.8 km
- Travelodge0.4 km
- Ploughshares Ltd Fisher King Centre0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- King Arthur0.8 km
- The Market House1.0 km
- The Mitre0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Benedict Street Kitchen1.0 km
- Brewers Fayre0.6 km
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.3 km
- Lazy Gecko Cafe1.0 km
- Millers Morsels0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- Yo! To Go!0.4 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Wirral Plaice Ltd0.4 km
- The Tor Takeaway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus1.3 km
- Castle Cary14.9 km
- Bridgwater18.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wirral Park Roundabout0.3 km
- Wirral Park Roundabout0.3 km
- del0.4 km
- Drill Hall0.4 km
- Drill Hall0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA68AB · Data under Open Government Licence