BA6 8DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chilkwell Street, 0.6km from Bove Town in Mendip. Administratively it sits within Glastonbury ward and the Wells constituency.
For serious buyers, BA6 8DA is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA6 8DA are sourced from Output Area E00147933 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHILKWELL STREET, BA6 8DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHILKWELL STREET, BA6 8DA.
232
51
£ 38,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA6 8DA 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.
Area Character
BA6 8DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £347k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA6 8DA. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 452,500
2 sales · Mean £ 452,500
Semi-Detached
£ 330,000
1 sales · Mean £ 330,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA6 8DA has low crime rates — 43 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.
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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Abbey Gatehouse0.8 km
- Alliance Pharmacy0.7 km
- Childrens Hospice South West0.7 km
- Glastonbury Country Market0.8 km
- McColls0.9 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Belle Vue Glastonbury0.6 km
- Berachah Bed and Breakfast0.1 km
- Little Orchard0.6 km
- Tordown Guest House0.5 km
- Camelot Retreat0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Beckets Inn0.7 km
- King Arthur1.0 km
- Queen of Cups Restaurant and Bar0.9 km
- The Market House0.9 km
- Avalon Constitutional Club0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Benedict Street Kitchen0.9 km
- Heaphys Ltd0.9 km
- Hundred Monkeys0.7 km
- Lazy Gecko Cafe0.9 km
- Mocha Berry0.9 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Glastonbury Community Fridge0.8 km
- Oriental Chef0.7 km
- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Peking Palace0.7 km
- The Tor Takeaway0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus0.8 km
- Castle Cary13.8 km
- Bruton18.5 km
Bus Stops
- Chalice Well0.0 km
- Chalice Way0.2 km
- Hood Close0.3 km
- Orchard Loft0.3 km
- Orchard Loft0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA68DA · Data under Open Government Licence