BA6 8BS is an up-and-coming urban area on Silver Street, 0.3km from Glastonbury in Glastonbury. Administratively it sits within Glastonbury ward and the Wells constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BA6 8BS offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £183k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BA6 8BS are sourced from Output Area E00147924 (shared with 121 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILVER STREET, BA6 8BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILVER STREET, BA6 8BS.
259
56
£ 38,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BA6 8BS — age 56, 50% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £183k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA6 8BS. The average age is 56.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 116,000
5 sales · Mean £ 119,780
Terraced
£ 172,500
3 sales · Mean £ 254,166
Detached
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA6 8BS is above average at 112 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.
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
21 nearby- Abbey Gatehouse0.3 km
- Alliance Pharmacy0.1 km
- Childrens Hospice South West0.1 km
- Glastonbury Country Market0.3 km
- McColls0.6 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Belle Vue Glastonbury0.5 km
- Berachah Bed and Breakfast0.7 km
- Flying Dragons Nest0.6 km
- Ries Retreat0.5 km
- Camelot Retreat0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Beckets Inn0.1 km
- King Arthur0.5 km
- Queen of Cups Restaurant and Bar0.3 km
- The Market House0.3 km
- Avalon Constitutional Club0.1 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Benedict Street Kitchen0.4 km
- Heaphys Ltd0.3 km
- Hundred Monkeys0.1 km
- Lazy Gecko Cafe0.3 km
- Mocha Berry0.3 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Glastonbury Community Fridge0.3 km
- Oriental Chef0.1 km
- Papa Johns0.3 km
- Peking Palace0.1 km
- R & Ts Fish Bar Ltd0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus0.1 km
- Castle Cary14.4 km
- Bruton19.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Queen's Head0.1 km
- The Queen's Head0.1 km
- Millfield School0.2 km
- Mendip West Slinky - Glastonbury DRT0.2 km
- Mendip West Slinky - Glastonbury DRT inc Godney0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA68BS · Data under Open Government Licence