Watts Corner is in Glastonbury and in Somerset district. BA6 8FD is located in the Glastonbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wells. This postcode has been in use since 2006-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Watts Corner, Glastonbury, BA6 8FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA6 9AH, BA6 9AW, BA6 8EA, BA6 9FL, BA6 9GF, BA6 9AN, BA6 9GA, BA6 9AQ, BA6 9GG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA6 8FD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 49.8% | 49.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 37% | 31% | -6.0% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 49.4% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8% | 11.2% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 49% | 46% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 35.3% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 13.2% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 20.7% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 7.2% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 16.1% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 18.4% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 27.6% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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 | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.3% | 95.7% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 96.3% | 91.1% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 90.6% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watts Corner was 28.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.5% lower than the Glastonbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Watts Corner has the 18th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Glastonbury and the 464th lowest crime rate of 1,846 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Watts Corner, Glastonbury, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-06-19 | £484,540 |
| 26 Watts Corner, Glastonbury, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2025-05-23 | £567,647 |
| 33 Watts Corner, Glastonbury, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2025-04-17 | £615,743 |
| 38 Watts Corner, Glastonbury, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2025-01-31 | £280,031 |
| 58 Watts Corner, Glastonbury, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-07-11 | £484,045 |
BA6 8FD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8FD 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.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 59 |
| Education | 33 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | - not rated | 1,739 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 | 2,018 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coxley Primary School Harters Hill Lane , Coxley BA5 1RD | 2out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Junior School Elmhurst Lane , BA16 0HH | - not rated | 4,649 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Junior School Elmhurst Lane , BA16 0HH | 3out of 4 | 4,649 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan's Community School Wells Road , BA6 9BY | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's School Wells Road , BA6 9BY | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crispin School Church Road , BA16 0AD | - not rated | 4,189 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crispin School Academy Church Road , BA16 0AD | 3out of 4 | 4,189 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 | 4,217 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield Pre-Preparatory School Magdalene Street , BA6 9EJ | - not rated | 2,089 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Montessori School 76 Benedict Street , BA6 9EZ | - not rated | 2,305 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Millfield Preparatory School Edgarley Hall , BA6 8LD | - not rated | 2,648 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mendip Centre Beckery New Road , BA6 9NS | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor School Beckery New Road , BA6 9NS | 3out of 4 | 2,911 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waggon & Horses Inn | Waggon And Horses, 113 Wells Road | 388 yd | |
| Tor Rugby Club | Brian Harbinson Memorial Park, 4 Lowerside Lane | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tor Rugby Club BRIAN HARBINSON MEMORIAL PARK BRIAN HARBINSON MEMORIAL PARK LOWERSIDE LANE | grass pitches | 1,055 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% |
| Median download speed | 29 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.