BA6 8AL is a mixed residential area on Hill Head Close, 0.5km from Glastonbury in Glastonbury. Administratively it sits within Glastonbury ward and the Wells constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA6, BA6 8AL offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £324k, up 16.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA6 8AL are sourced from Output Area E00147946 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILL HEAD CLOSE, BA6 8AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL HEAD CLOSE, BA6 8AL.
230
50
£ 38,800 /yr
49%
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 8AL spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (50) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 16.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA6 8AL. The average age is 49.8. 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
£ 245,000
11 sales · Mean £ 249,413
Detached
£ 340,000
6 sales · Mean £ 357,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA6 8AL is above average at 95 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School
Tor School
St Dunstan's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Abbey Gatehouse0.4 km
- Alliance Pharmacy0.6 km
- Burns the Bread Ltd0.8 km
- Childrens Hospice South West0.7 km
- Glastonbury Country Market0.4 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Belle Vue Glastonbury0.2 km
- Berachah Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
- Camelot Retreat0.6 km
- Parsnips House0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Beckets Inn0.6 km
- King Arthur0.3 km
- Queen of Cups Restaurant and Bar0.5 km
- The Market House0.4 km
- Avalon Constitutional Club0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Benedict Street Kitchen0.4 km
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.7 km
- Heaphys Ltd0.4 km
- Hundred Monkeys0.6 km
- Lazy Gecko Cafe0.4 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Glastonbury Community Fridge0.4 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Oriental Chef0.7 km
- Papa Johns0.5 km
- Peking Palace0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus0.7 km
- Castle Cary14.6 km
- Bridgwater19.0 km
Bus Stops
- Superstore0.1 km
- Tmurco Garage0.1 km
- Drill Hall0.3 km
- Drill Hall0.3 km
- Town Hall0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA68AL · Data under Open Government Licence