Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

BERETUN ORCHARD, BA6 8AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERETUN ORCHARD, BA6 8AX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

269

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA6 8AX spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

home £392,500 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA6 8AX is a mixed residential area on Beretun Orchard, 0.6km from Glastonbury in Glastonbury. Administratively it sits within Glastonbury ward and the Wells constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA6, BA6 8AX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £392k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA6 8AX are sourced from Output Area E00147943 (shared with 11 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 8AX. 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

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 330,000

1 sales · Mean £ 330,000

Detached

£ 417,550

2 sales · Mean £ 417,550

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BA6 8AX is moderate at 76 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting55
Violence and sexual offences46
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order15

school Local Schools

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St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

Good192 pupils0.6 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School

Good190 pupils0.6 km
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St Dunstan's School

Good408 pupils1.1 km
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Tor School

Good17 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Abbey Gatehouse0.5 km
  • Alliance Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Childrens Hospice South West0.6 km
  • Glastonbury Country Market0.5 km
  • Oxfam0.6 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Belle Vue Glastonbury0.1 km
  • Berachah Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
  • Ries Retreat1.0 km
  • Camelot Retreat0.3 km
  • Melrose BB0.7 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Beckets Inn0.6 km
  • King Arthur0.6 km
  • Queen of Cups Restaurant and Bar0.6 km
  • The Market House0.5 km
  • Avalon Constitutional Club0.5 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Benedict Street Kitchen0.6 km
  • Heaphys Ltd0.6 km
  • Hundred Monkeys0.6 km
  • Lazy Gecko Cafe0.5 km
  • Mocha Berry0.5 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Glastonbury Community Fridge0.5 km
  • Oriental Chef0.6 km
  • Papa Johns0.6 km
  • Peking Palace0.6 km
  • R & Ts Fish Bar Ltd0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.5 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

  • Actis Road0.2 km
  • Rural Life Museum0.3 km
  • Abbey Barn0.3 km
  • Hood Close0.3 km
  • Tmurco Garage0.3 km