BA6 8AR is a mixed residential area located 0.6km 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 is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BA6 8AR are sourced from Output Area E00147946 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA6 8AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA6 8AR.
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 8AR spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA6 8AR. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA6 8AR is moderate at 74 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
Crispin School Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Abbey Gatehouse0.5 km
- Alliance Pharmacy0.8 km
- Burns the Bread Ltd0.7 km
- Childrens Hospice South West0.8 km
- Glastonbury Country Market0.5 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Belle Vue Glastonbury0.3 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- Camelot Retreat0.7 km
- Parsnips House0.7 km
- Ploughshares Ltd Fisher King Centre0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Beckets Inn0.8 km
- King Arthur0.4 km
- Queen of Cups Restaurant and Bar0.6 km
- The Market House0.5 km
- Avalon Constitutional Club0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Benedict Street Kitchen0.5 km
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.6 km
- Heaphys Ltd0.6 km
- Hundred Monkeys0.7 km
- Lazy Gecko Cafe0.5 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Glastonbury Community Fridge0.5 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Oriental Chef0.8 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
- Peking Palace0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.3 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus0.8 km
- Castle Cary14.7 km
- Bridgwater18.9 km
Bus Stops
- Drill Hall0.2 km
- Drill Hall0.2 km
- Superstore0.2 km
- Tmurco Garage0.3 km
- Town Hall0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BA68AR · Data under Open Government Licence