Butleigh Old Road is in Glastonbury and in Somerset district. BA6 8AP 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 Butleigh Old Road, Glastonbury, BA6 8AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA6 8RR, BA6 8BA, BA6 8BD, BA6 8AX, BA6 8DW, BA6 8BB, BA6 8AQ, BA6 8DT, BA6 8BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA6 8AP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 48.7% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50% | 51.3% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 23.3% | 31.2% | 7.9% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 46.5% | -15.1% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 5% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 10.4% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 45.4% | 37.7% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 39.8% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 17.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 17.1% | 14.4% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 6.5% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.9% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 14.4% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 40.3% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.9% | 100% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 96.5% | 91% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 6.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 91.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Butleigh Old Road was 108.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.5% lower than the Glastonbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Butleigh Old Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Glastonbury and the 405th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Laurels Butleigh Old Road, Glastonbury, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2019-06-13 | £84,597 |
| 2 Butleigh Old Road, Glastonbury, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2016-07-29 | £411,238 |
| 2 Butleigh Old Road, Glastonbury, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2006-11-17 | £348,515 |
| 2 Butleigh Old Road, Glastonbury, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2002-08-16 | £343,819 |
BA6 8AP 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.
| Retired | 60 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 489 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 | 503 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Junior School Elmhurst Lane , BA16 0HH | 2out of 4 | 2,526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindhayes Infant School Leigh Road , BA16 0HB | 3out of 4 | 2,928 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Community Primary School Brooks Road , BA16 0PR | 3out of 4 | 4,174 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan's School Wells Road , BA6 9BY | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crispin School Academy Church Road , BA16 0AD | 3out of 4 | 2,079 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 | 2,109 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 | 1,204 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Preparatory School Edgarley Hall , BA6 8LD | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield School Butleigh Road , BA16 0YD | - not rated | 2,706 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avalon School Brooks Road , BA16 0PS | 3out of 4 | 4,287 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grain Store Cafe | Somerset Rural Life Museum, Abbey Farm | 429 yd | |
| Abbey Tea Rooms | 16 Magdalene Street | 472 yd | |
| Lazy Gecko Cafe | 8 Magdalene Street | 475 yd | |
| GIGIS | 2 Magdalene Street | 475 yd | |
| Tin Pot Pasty Co | 6 Magdalene Street | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Hall | Magdalene Street | 465 yd | |
| The Market House | The Market House Inn, 12-14 Magdalene Street | 475 yd | |
| Avalon Constitutional Club | 50 High Street | 522 yd | |
| The Mitre | 27 Benedict Street | 542 yd | |
| Beckets Inn | Beckets Inn, 43 High Street | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tor Takeaway | 22 Magdalene Street | 445 yd | |
| Glastonbury Community Fridge | Town Hall, Magdalene Street | 465 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 76 High Street | 553 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 17-18 Market Place | 554 yd | |
| Stockers | 57 High Street | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, Street Road | 484 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 32-34 High Street | 519 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 | 675 yd |
| Train Station Gym (Glastonbury) UNIT 14-15 UNIT 14-15 DYEHOUSE LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,068 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.