BA6 8AN is a mixed residential area on Hill Head, 0.5km from Glastonbury in Glastonbury. Administratively it sits within Glastonbury ward and the Wells constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 41.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA6 8AN are sourced from Output Area E00147946 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILL HEAD, BA6 8AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL HEAD, BA6 8AN.
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 8AN spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 41.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA6 8AN. 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
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
Flat
£ 130,000
1 sales · Mean £ 130,000
Semi-Detached
£ 211,250
2 sales · Mean £ 211,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA6 8AN is above average at 107 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 Ltd0.9 km
- Childrens Hospice South West0.6 km
- Glastonbury Country Market0.4 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Belle Vue Glastonbury0.1 km
- Berachah Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
- Ries Retreat1.0 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- Camelot Retreat0.5 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Beckets Inn0.6 km
- King Arthur0.4 km
- Queen of Cups Restaurant and Bar0.5 km
- The Market House0.4 km
- Avalon Constitutional Club0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Benedict Street Kitchen0.5 km
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.8 km
- Heaphys Ltd0.5 km
- Hundred Monkeys0.6 km
- Lazy Gecko Cafe0.4 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Glastonbury Community Fridge0.4 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Oriental Chef0.6 km
- Papa Johns0.5 km
- Peking Palace0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus0.7 km
- Castle Cary14.5 km
- Bridgwater19.2 km
Bus Stops
- Tmurco Garage0.2 km
- Superstore0.2 km
- Town Hall0.4 km
- Drill Hall0.4 km
- Drill Hall0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA68AN · Data under Open Government Licence