The Roman Way is in Glastonbury and in Somerset district. BA6 8AB is located in the Glastonbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wells. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Roman Way, Glastonbury, BA6 8AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA6 8AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.9% | 25.8% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 44.8% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 17.4% | 19.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 10.0% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 7.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 43.2% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 36.4% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 16.4% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 13.6% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 12% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14.7% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 13.1% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 40.8% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 94.1% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 91.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 91.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 91.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.5% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 8.2% | 0.6% | 7.6% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Roman Way was 59.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.8% lower than the Glastonbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Roman Way has the 23rd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Glastonbury and the 769th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 The Roman Way, Glastonbury, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-05-30 | £390,102 |
| 23 The Roman Way, Glastonbury, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-09-27 | £418,367 |
| 25 The Roman Way, Glastonbury, Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £371,000 | 2023-08-07 | £381,221 |
| Meadow View, 65A The Roman Way, Glastonbury, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2022-09-22 | £533,034 |
| 57 The Roman Way, Glastonbury, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £612,500 | 2022-08-18 | £608,156 |
BA6 8AB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BA6 8AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in BA6 8AB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Benedict Street , BA6 9EX | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School High Street , BA6 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Junior School Elmhurst Lane , BA16 0HH | 2out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindhayes Infant School Leigh Road , BA16 0HB | 3out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Community Primary School Brooks Road , BA16 0PR | 3out of 4 | 3,289 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crispin School Academy Church Road , BA16 0AD | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's School Wells Road , BA6 9BY | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strode College Church Road , BA16 0AB | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tor School Beckery New Road , BA6 9NS | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield School Butleigh Road , BA16 0YD | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Preparatory School Edgarley Hall , BA6 8LD | - not rated | 2,938 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avalon School Brooks Road , BA16 0PS | 3out of 4 | 3,417 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Gardens Cafe | 1 The Roman Way | 221 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Costa Coffee, Wirral Park Road | 362 yd | |
| KFC | Wirral Park Road | 394 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3, Wirral Park Road | 394 yd | |
| Brewers Fayre | Morland Road | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Arthur | 31-33 Benedict Street | 919 yd | |
| The Mitre | 27 Benedict Street | 1,006 yd | |
| The Market House | The Market House Inn, 12-14 Magdalene Street | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Supermarket, Wirral Park Road | 394 yd | |
| Wirral Plaice Ltd | Wirral Park Road | 394 yd | |
| Shell Glastonbury | Wirral Park Service Station, Wirral Park Road | 394 yd | |
| The Tor Takeaway | 22 Magdalene Street | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Wirral Park Road | 394 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Morlands Enterprise Park | 687 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, Street Road | 865 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tor Sports And Leisure Centre DRILL HALL COTTAGE DRILL HALL COTTAGE STREET ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 521 yd |
| Train Station Gym (Glastonbury) UNIT 14-15 UNIT 14-15 DYEHOUSE LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,024 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 67.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 67.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 67.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 7.0% |
| Median download speed | 37.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.