Postcode BA6 8JA is located in a rural town, within the Glastonbury area of Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Glastonbury Town area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Glastonbury Town is £43,193 per year. The median sale price in Glastonbury is £272,000 (around £294 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £204,375 and £343,750. The nearest station is Castle Cary, about 8.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Abbey Park.
Glastonbury Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,593 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Glastonbury Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Glastonbury Town is £43,193 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA6 8JA.
Glastonbury Town near BA6 8JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Castle Cary located about 8.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Abbey Park | Large | Walking directions to Abbey Park |
| 0.4 mi | Manor House Green | Small | Walking directions to Manor House Green |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £272,000 (about £294 per square foot) in Glastonbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,750 up to £812,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £402,500 | £323 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £285,000 | £323 |
| Terraced | 47 | £240,000 | £277 |
| Flats | 18 | £136,500 | £246 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £285,000 | £123,500 | £210,000 | £196,625 |
| 2017 | £285,500 | £125,500 | £220,000 | £187,500 |
| 2018 | £315,000 | £125,000 | £227,500 | £220,000 |
| 2019 | £292,000 | £123,000 | £220,000 | £198,500 |
| 2020 | £326,000 | £132,000 | £235,000 | £223,000 |
| 2021 | £345,000 | £129,975 | £237,750 | £223,000 |
| 2022 | £400,000 | £144,500 | £279,975 | £255,000 |
| 2023 | £385,000 | £116,000 | £284,950 | £249,000 |
| 2024 | £375,000 | £130,000 | £257,500 | £240,000 |
| 2025 | £400,000 | £143,750 | £275,000 | £250,000 |
| 2026 | £425,000 | £130,000 | £287,500 | £235,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £245 | £232 | £216 | £194 |
| 2017 | £257 | £212 | £243 | £225 |
| 2018 | £254 | £205 | £259 | £235 |
| 2019 | £261 | £227 | £251 | £215 |
| 2020 | £261 | £212 | £259 | £232 |
| 2021 | £281 | £226 | £257 | £242 |
| 2022 | £304 | £258 | £309 | £286 |
| 2023 | £320 | £245 | £345 | £281 |
| 2024 | £320 | £234 | £308 | £292 |
| 2025 | £311 | £244 | £307 | £278 |
| 2026 | £334 | £253 | £319 | £275 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA6 8JA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2026 | 8, Summerhouse Orchard, Glastonbury, BA6 8JA | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2026 | 7, Bove Town Gardens, Glastonbury, BA6 8FE | Detached | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 11 May 2026 | 8, Bove Town, Glastonbury, BA6 8JE | Terraced | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 52, Bove Town, Glastonbury, BA6 8JE | Detached | Freehold | £1,475,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 30, Bove Town, Glastonbury, BA6 8JE | Terraced | Freehold | £320,000 |
In the BA6 8JA postcode area, located within Glastonbury Town, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 May 2017. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | St Dunstan's School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Feb 2024. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BA6 8JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Earthfare | 45 High Street, Glastonbury, BA6 9DS | Walking directions to Earthfare |
| 0.2 mi | Coop Glastonbury | 32-34 High Street, Glastonbury, BA6 9DX | Walking directions to Coop Glastonbury |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 5-7 Chinnock Road, Glastonbury, BA6 8EW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Abbey Convenience Store | Magdalene Street, Somerset, BA6 9EH | Walking directions to Abbey Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Street Road, Glastonbury, BA6 9ED | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BA6 8JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ewan Cameron
Glastonbury - Elected 23 Oct 2025
Sarah Joanne Dyke
Glastonbury and Somerton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BA6 8JA records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around BA6 8JA in Glastonbury is £272,000 (about £294 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to BA6 8JA, including St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School (Good), St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School (Good) and St Dunstan's School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BA6 8JA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,593 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Glastonbury and Somerton covering BA6 8JA is Sarah Joanne Dyke (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ewan Cameron (Liberal Democrats).