Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

HILL HEAD, BA6 8AN House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences67
Shoplifting55
Public order43
Anti-social behaviour39
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

Good192 pupils0.5 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 pupils1.0 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 Ltd0.9 km
  • Childrens Hospice South West0.6 km
  • Glastonbury Country Market0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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