Old Wells Road is in Glastonbury and in Somerset district. BA6 8EB 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 Old Wells Road, Glastonbury, BA6 8EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA6 8ER, BA6 8EF, BA6 8EH, BA6 8EW, BA6 8EN, BA6 8EP, BA6 8HP, BA6 8EE, BA6 8JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA6 8EB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 53% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 44.8% | 47% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 29.1% | 33.5% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 42.7% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 18.6% | 15.5% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 41.7% | 42.4% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 39.7% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 12.7% | -6.1% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 3.1% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
In the area around BA6 8EB this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 9.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 6.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 13.7% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 23.4% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.7% | 38.5% | -5.2% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.8% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 94.6% | 90.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 90.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.8% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.4% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 8.3% | 0.6% | 7.7% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Wells Road was 186.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.9% higher than the Glastonbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Wells Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Glastonbury and the 184th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 124.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Old Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2020-05-21 | £261,333 |
| Highbank Old Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2020-03-13 | £433,791 |
| 6 Old Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2018-01-26 | £240,858 |
| 6 Old Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2011-05-19 | £315,468 |
| Highbank Old Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2009-06-23 | £362,135 |
BA6 8EB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 8EB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8EB 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 | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School High Street , BA6 9DR | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Benedict Street , BA6 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Junior School Elmhurst Lane , BA16 0HH | 2out of 4 | 3,604 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindhayes Infant School Leigh Road , BA16 0HB | 3out of 4 | 4,008 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coxley Primary School Harters Hill Lane , BA5 1RD | 3out of 4 | 4,842 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 764 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crispin School Academy Church Road , BA16 0AD | 3out of 4 | 3,158 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 | 3,188 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 | 2,033 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Preparatory School Edgarley Hall , BA6 8LD | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield School Butleigh Road , BA16 0YD | - not rated | 3,762 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avalon School Brooks Road , BA16 0PS | 3out of 4 | 5,366 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintrotique Collectable and Tea Room | 67 High Street | 588 yd | |
| Elaichi Tandoori | 62 High Street | 699 yd | |
| Hundred Monkeys | 52 High Street | 727 yd | |
| Coffee Zero | 42 High Street | 778 yd | |
| Grain Store Cafe | Somerset Rural Life Museum, Abbey Farm | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckets Inn | Beckets Inn, 43 High Street | 687 yd | |
| Avalon Constitutional Club | 50 High Street | 741 yd | |
| George & Pilgrims | The George And Pilgrims Hotel, 1 High Street | 877 yd | |
| Town Hall | Magdalene Street | 963 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | Crown Hotel, 4 Market Place | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Palace | 61 High Street | 611 yd | |
| Stockers | 57 High Street | 627 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 76 High Street | 635 yd | |
| Glastonbury Community Fridge | Town Hall, Magdalene Street | 963 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 17-18 Market Place | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 32-34 High Street | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Dunstans School WELLS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 877 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.