Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

HILL HEAD CLOSE, BA6 8AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL HEAD CLOSE, BA6 8AL.

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Population

230

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences82
Shoplifting58
Public order46
Anti-social behaviour45
Criminal damage and arson24

school Local Schools

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St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

Good192 pupils0.4 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School

Good190 pupils0.6 km
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Tor School

Good17 pupils0.9 km
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St Dunstan's School

Good408 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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