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Glastonbury Town

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About

Glastonbury Town is centred around the High Street, which slopes gently towards the foot of the famous Glastonbury Tor. The area is defined by its independent shops, cafes, and historic buildings, many with medieval origins. The ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, a site of ancient Christian pilgrimage, form a significant green space at the town's heart.

A network of quieter lanes and pathways radiates from the main thoroughfares, leading to residential areas and the Somerset Levels beyond. The annual Glastonbury Festival takes place several miles away at Worthy Farm, but the town itself maintains a steady, year-round character focused on its own deep history and spiritual significance.

Area overview

On average Glastonbury Town has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 12.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Glastonbury Town is £43,193 per year. There are 3 schools in Glastonbury Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Glastonbury Town is home to around 7,640 people, with a population density of about 436.4 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Glastonbury Town Population
7,640
Population density
436.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.5(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.29(+130%)
Public order
23.43(+258%)
Shoplifting
17.41(+163%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.21(+57%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,870
89.96%
Other White
372
4.87%
Irish
59
0.77%
White and Asian (mixed)
52
0.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
34
0.45%
Total population: 7,637

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,200
33.72%
Level 3 (A level)
1,163
17.82%
No qualifications
1,098
16.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
946
14.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
607
9.3%
Total 16+ residents: 6,525

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,548
41.88%
Owns with a mortgage
770
20.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
676
18.29%
Other social rented
474
12.82%
Other forms of private rent
96
2.6%
Total households: 3,696

Property prices in Glastonbury Town

Median price£266,500
Price per sq ft£299
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£207K – £351K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £266,500 (about £299 per square foot) in Glastonbury Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Glastonbury Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£442,000£318
Semi-Detached27£280,000£325
Terraced44£240,000£279
Flats14£141,250£272

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Glastonbury Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glastonbury Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£313,500£123,500£204,750£196,625
2017£290,000£123,000£220,000£186,225
2018£329,950£132,000£227,500£220,000
2019£317,500£125,000£217,500£198,500
2020£326,000£131,500£235,000£223,000
2021£349,000£130,000£237,000£220,000
2022£415,000£146,250£279,975£250,000
2023£403,750£116,000£279,975£236,000
2024£387,500£129,000£255,000£237,500
2025£410,000£140,000£275,000£240,000
2026£510,500£147,000£308,500£226,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glastonbury Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Glastonbury Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£232£216£194
2017£252£212£241£224
2018£252£207£259£233
2019£244£231£246£215
2020£256£218£260£232
2021£266£231£256£242
2022£303£257£309£279
2023£313£245£341£277
2024£317£236£307£279
2025£311£254£308£279
2026£300£289£353£272
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Glastonbury Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Glastonbury Town in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.