Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

WELLHOUSE LANE, BA6 8BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLHOUSE LANE, BA6 8BL.

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Population

232

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BA6 8BL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BA6 8BL — age 51, 72% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £400k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BA6 8BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wellhouse Lane, 0.6km from Bove Town in Mendip. Administratively it sits within Glastonbury ward and the Wells constituency.

For serious buyers, BA6 8BL is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £400k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA6 8BL are sourced from Output Area E00147933 (shared with 25 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 8BL. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 400,154

2 sales · Mean £ 400,154

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

BA6 8BL has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School

Good190 pupils0.9 km
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St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

Good192 pupils1.0 km
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St Dunstan's School

Good408 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Abbey Gatehouse0.9 km
  • Alliance Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Childrens Hospice South West0.8 km
  • Glastonbury Country Market0.9 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Belle Vue Glastonbury0.8 km
  • Berachah Bed and Breakfast0.1 km
  • Little Orchard0.5 km
  • Tordown Guest House0.5 km
  • Camelot Retreat0.6 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Beckets Inn0.8 km
  • The Market House1.0 km
  • Avalon Constitutional Club0.8 km
  • Crown Hotel1.0 km
  • George & Pilgrims0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Heaphys Ltd1.0 km
  • Hundred Monkeys0.8 km
  • Lazy Gecko Cafe1.0 km
  • Mocha Berry1.0 km
  • Pyramid Catering - Vegan Cafe0.9 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Glastonbury Community Fridge0.9 km
  • Oriental Chef0.7 km
  • Papa Johns1.0 km
  • Peking Palace0.7 km
  • The Tor Takeaway0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus0.8 km
  • Castle Cary13.7 km
  • Bruton18.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Chalice Well0.2 km
  • Orchard Loft0.4 km
  • Chalice Way0.4 km
  • Orchard Loft0.4 km
  • Hood Close0.4 km