Town comparison
Castle Cary vs Glastonbury
Which is better to live in? 9.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Glastonbury is about 7% cheaper on average. Glastonbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Glastonbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Castle Cary
£368,586
Glastonbury
£343,749
Crime Rate
Castle Cary
83.5
Glastonbury
83.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Castle Cary
0.0%
Glastonbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Castle Cary
430.6
Glastonbury
326.1
EPC Rating
Castle Cary
68.4
Glastonbury
68.4
Median Income
Castle Cary
£28,807
Glastonbury
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Glastonbury more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £343,749 versus £368,586 in Castle Cary. The most affordable entry point in Castle Cary is a flat at £242,000, while in Glastonbury it is a flat at £147,403.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 64% pricier in Castle Cary (£242,000 vs £147,403).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Castle Cary prices grew faster — 47% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Glastonbury (83.2 per 1,000) compared to Castle Cary (83.5 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Castle Cary is violent-crime, while in Glastonbury it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Glastonbury: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 0% in Castle Cary.
Castle Cary School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Glastonbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Castle Cary | Glastonbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Castle Cary enjoy 430.6 Mbps on average, while Glastonbury lags behind at 326.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Castle Cary and 85.7% in Glastonbury. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Castle Cary and 58.7% in Glastonbury.
Castle Cary is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (431 vs 326 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Castle Cary is band C (score 68.4), ahead of Glastonbury's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Castle Cary and £1,363 in Glastonbury. 57.9% of homes in Castle Cary have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Glastonbury.
Castle Cary has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Castle Cary has a population of 3,451 while Glastonbury has 8,304. Median household income is £28,807 in Castle Cary and £28,807 in Glastonbury. The median age is 47.3 in Castle Cary and 47.3 in Glastonbury. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Castle Cary and 56.8% in Glastonbury.
| Indicator | Castle Cary | Glastonbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,451 | 8,304 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £28,807 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 30.5% |
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