Town comparison
Cheddar vs Glastonbury
Which is better to live in? 9.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Glastonbury wins on house prices with a 15% gap. Cheddar has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cheddar
£394,267
Glastonbury
£343,749
Crime Rate
Cheddar
83.0
Glastonbury
83.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheddar
N/A
Glastonbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cheddar
405.7
Glastonbury
326.1
EPC Rating
Cheddar
68.4
Glastonbury
68.4
Median Income
Cheddar
£28,807
Glastonbury
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £343,749, Glastonbury undercuts Cheddar (£394,267) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cheddar is a flat at £137,639, while in Glastonbury it is a flat at £147,403.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 15% pricier in Cheddar (£327,621 vs £285,795).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cheddar prices grew faster — 44% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Cheddar experience less crime overall, with a rate of 83 per 1,000 versus 83.2 per 1,000 in Glastonbury. The most common crime category in Cheddar 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 data is not fully available for both Cheddar and Glastonbury. Cheddar has 3 schools and Glastonbury has 3 schools.
Cheddar School Inspection Breakdown
Glastonbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cheddar | Glastonbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cheddar averages 405.7 Mbps – ahead of Glastonbury's 326.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Cheddar and 85.7% in Glastonbury. Gigabit availability stands at 78% in Cheddar and 58.7% in Glastonbury.
Cheddar is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (406 vs 326 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cheddar leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.4 (C), while Glastonbury averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Cheddar and £1,363 in Glastonbury. 57.9% of homes in Cheddar have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Glastonbury.
Cheddar has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,807 in Cheddar and £28,807 in Glastonbury. The median age is 47.3 in Cheddar and 47.3 in Glastonbury. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Cheddar versus 67.6% in Glastonbury. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Cheddar and 56.8% in Glastonbury.
| Indicator | Cheddar | Glastonbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,841 | 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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