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Glastonbury Town

England / South West / Somerset / Glastonbury Town

About

Glastonbury is a historic town in Somerset, known for its rich cultural and spiritual heritage. The area is dominated by landmarks like Glastonbury Tor, a hill with panoramic views, and the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, linked to Arthurian legends. The town has a mix of independent shops, cafes, and pubs, catering to both locals and visitors.

The surrounding landscape includes the Somerset Levels, a wetland area with nature reserves and walking trails. Glastonbury hosts annual events like the Glastonbury Festival, though the town itself maintains a quieter, small-town atmosphere. The High Street features medieval architecture, adding to the area’s distinctive character.

Area overview

On average Glastonbury Town has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Glastonbury Town is £38,800 per year. There are 4 schools in Glastonbury Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Glastonbury Town Population
7,640
Population density
436.4 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Glastonbury Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,475,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached37£380,000
Flats27£140,000
Semi-Detached40£275,000
Terraced29£237,500

10 years price trend in Glastonbury Town

All postcodes in Glastonbury Town

BA69BE

Lowerside Road

BA68AJ

Bere Lane

BA68DT

Tythe Street

BA68EU

St Michael's Close

BA68HU

Rowley Road

BA69DW

Manor House Road

BA69GJ

Coxley Close

BA69LE

Dagg's Lane Drove
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.