Postcode Analysis Mendip, South West

SILVER STREET, BA6 8BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILVER STREET, BA6 8BT.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BA6 8BT — 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 £144k.

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

BA6 8BT is an up-and-coming urban area on Silver Street, 0.1km from Glastonbury in Glastonbury. Administratively it sits within Glastonbury ward and the Wells constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 8BT are sourced from Output Area E00147924 (shared with 121 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 8BT. 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

White / British89.6%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 144,000

1 sales · Mean £ 144,000

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

Crime around BA6 8BT is above average at 116 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 offences166
Anti-social behaviour123
Public order93
Shoplifting80
Criminal damage and arson44

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School

Good190 pupils0.1 km
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St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

Good192 pupils0.2 km
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St Dunstan's School

Good408 pupils0.6 km
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Tor School

Good17 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Abbey Gatehouse0.1 km
  • Alliance Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Childrens Hospice South West0.2 km
  • Glastonbury Country Market0.1 km
  • McColls0.7 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Belle Vue Glastonbury0.5 km
  • Berachah Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
  • Flying Dragons Nest0.6 km
  • Ries Retreat0.5 km
  • Camelot Retreat0.8 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Beckets Inn0.1 km
  • King Arthur0.3 km
  • Queen of Cups Restaurant and Bar0.2 km
  • The Market House0.2 km
  • Avalon Constitutional Club0.1 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Benedict Street Kitchen0.2 km
  • Heaphys Ltd0.1 km
  • Hundred Monkeys0.1 km
  • Lazy Gecko Cafe0.2 km
  • Mocha Berry0.2 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Glastonbury Community Fridge0.1 km
  • Oriental Chef0.2 km
  • Papa Johns0.1 km
  • Peking Palace0.2 km
  • R & Ts Fish Bar Ltd0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glastonbury Bus0.2 km
  • Castle Cary14.6 km
  • Bruton19.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Town Hall0.1 km
  • Town Hall0.1 km
  • Town Hall0.2 km
  • The Queen's Head0.2 km
  • The Queen's Head0.3 km