BA6 8DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chilkwell Street, 0.5km from Bove Town in Glastonbury. Administratively it sits within Glastonbury ward and the Wells constituency.
This is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £675k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA6 8DB are sourced from Output Area E00147934 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHILKWELL STREET, BA6 8DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHILKWELL STREET, BA6 8DB.
227
53
£ 38,800 /yr
38%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA6 8DB spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £675k 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 8DB. The average age is 53.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 675,000
1 sales · Mean £ 675,000
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
Terraced
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA6 8DB has low crime rates — 48 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
Tor School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Abbey Gatehouse0.7 km
- Alliance Pharmacy0.6 km
- Childrens Hospice South West0.6 km
- Glastonbury Country Market0.7 km
- McColls0.8 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Belle Vue Glastonbury0.5 km
- Berachah Bed and Breakfast0.2 km
- Flying Dragons Nest1.0 km
- Little Orchard0.7 km
- Ries Retreat0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Beckets Inn0.6 km
- King Arthur0.9 km
- Queen of Cups Restaurant and Bar0.8 km
- The Market House0.7 km
- Avalon Constitutional Club0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Benedict Street Kitchen0.8 km
- Heaphys Ltd0.7 km
- Hundred Monkeys0.6 km
- Lazy Gecko Cafe0.7 km
- Mocha Berry0.7 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Glastonbury Community Fridge0.7 km
- Oriental Chef0.5 km
- Papa Johns0.8 km
- Peking Palace0.6 km
- Cinnamon Spice0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Glastonbury Bus0.6 km
- Castle Cary13.9 km
- Bruton18.7 km
Bus Stops
- Orchard Loft0.2 km
- Orchard Loft0.2 km
- Hood Close0.2 km
- Rural Life Museum0.2 km
- Chalice Well0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA68DB · Data under Open Government Licence