BA6 8AP is an active urban area on Butleigh Old Road, 0.5km from Glastonbury in Glastonbury. Administratively it sits within Glastonbury ward and the Wells constituency.
For families considering a move, BA6 8AP represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA6 8AP are sourced from Output Area E00147943 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUTLEIGH OLD ROAD, BA6 8AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTLEIGH OLD ROAD, BA6 8AP.
269
52
£ 38,800 /yr
47%
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
BA6 8AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £295k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA6 8AP. The average age is 51.8. 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
Detached
£ 295,000
1 sales · Mean £ 295,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA6 8AP is above average at 125 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 John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
St Dunstan's School
Tor School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Abbey Gatehouse0.4 km
- Alliance Pharmacy0.5 km
- Childrens Hospice South West0.5 km
- Glastonbury Country Market0.4 km
- McColls1.0 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Belle Vue Glastonbury0.1 km
- Berachah Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
- Ries Retreat0.9 km
- Camelot Retreat0.4 km
- Melrose BB0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Beckets Inn0.5 km
- King Arthur0.5 km
- Queen of Cups Restaurant and Bar0.6 km
- The Market House0.4 km
- Avalon Constitutional Club0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Benedict Street Kitchen0.5 km
- Heaphys Ltd0.5 km
- Hundred Monkeys0.5 km
- Lazy Gecko Cafe0.4 km
- Mocha Berry0.5 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Glastonbury Community Fridge0.4 km
- Oriental Chef0.5 km
- Papa Johns0.5 km
- Peking Palace0.5 km
- R & Ts Fish Bar Ltd0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.4 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus0.6 km
- Castle Cary14.3 km
- Bruton19.0 km
Bus Stops
- Rural Life Museum0.2 km
- Abbey Barn0.2 km
- Actis Road0.3 km
- Hood Close0.3 km
- Tmurco Garage0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA68AP · Data under Open Government Licence