Austin Road is in Glastonbury and in Somerset district. BA6 9BD 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 Austin Road, Glastonbury, BA6 9BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA6 9BW, BA6 9AA, BA6 9BN, BA6 9BB, BA6 9AT, BA6 9BH, BA6 9BE, BA6 8HG, BA6 9BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA6 9BD 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 Austin Road was 14.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.7% lower than the Glastonbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Austin Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Glastonbury and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.4%.

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 Austin Road, Glastonbury, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-05-06 | £227,982 |
| 24 Austin Road, Glastonbury, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2024-09-13 | £227,813 |
| Garage 32 Austin Road, Glastonbury, Somerset Other, an established residential building | £13,500 | 2018-04-18 | £15,415 |
| 34 Austin Road, Glastonbury, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2018-01-31 | £417,360 |
| 24 Austin Road, Glastonbury, Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2017-12-19 | £225,376 |
BA6 9BD 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 9BD 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,204 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 | 1,401 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Junior School Elmhurst Lane , BA16 0HH | 2out of 4 | 4,110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coxley Primary School Harters Hill Lane , BA5 1RD | 3out of 4 | 4,427 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindhayes Infant School Leigh Road , BA16 0HB | 3out of 4 | 4,480 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 | 639 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crispin School Academy Church Road , BA16 0AD | 3out of 4 | 3,609 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 | 3,633 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 | 2,154 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Preparatory School Edgarley Hall , BA6 8LD | - not rated | 2,976 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield School Butleigh Road , BA16 0YD | - not rated | 4,356 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tor Rugby Club | Brian Harbinson Memorial Park, 4 Lowerside Lane | 224 yd | |
| Waggon & Horses Inn | Waggon And Horses, 113 Wells Road | 502 yd | |
| Glastonbury Football Club | Godney Road | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R & Ts Fish Bar Ltd | 9 King Street | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tor Rugby Club BRIAN HARBINSON MEMORIAL PARK BRIAN HARBINSON MEMORIAL PARK LOWERSIDE LANE | grass pitches | 224 yd |
| St Dunstans School WELLS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Abbeymoor Stadium ABBEY MOOR STADIUM ABBEY MOOR STADIUM GODNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 915 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 | 34.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.