Glastonbury vs Highbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Highbridge wins on house prices with a 23% gap. Highbridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Glastonbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Glastonbury
£343,749
Highbridge
£280,198
Crime Rate
Glastonbury
83.2
Highbridge
82.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glastonbury
100.0%
Highbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Glastonbury
326.1
Highbridge
357.5
EPC Rating
Glastonbury
68.4
Highbridge
68.4
Median Income
Glastonbury
£28,807
Highbridge
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Glastonbury commands an average of £343,749, compared with £280,198 in Highbridge – a difference of 23%. The most affordable entry point in Glastonbury is a flat at £147,403, while in Highbridge it is a flat at £92,925.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 59% pricier in Glastonbury (£147,403 vs £92,925).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Highbridge prices grew faster — 26% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Highbridge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 82.8 per 1,000 versus 83.2 per 1,000 in Glastonbury. The most common crime category in Glastonbury is violent-crime, while in Highbridge 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 WestFamilies may prefer Glastonbury, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Highbridge. There are 3 schools in Glastonbury and 1 in Highbridge.
Glastonbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Highbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Glastonbury | Highbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 357.5 Mbps in Highbridge and 326.1 Mbps in Glastonbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.7% of premises in Glastonbury and 89.3% in Highbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 58.7% in Glastonbury and 65.9% in Highbridge.
Highbridge is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (358 vs 326 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Glastonbury, scoring 68.4 on average (band C) compared to 68.4 (band C) in Highbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Glastonbury and £1,363 in Highbridge. 57.9% of homes in Glastonbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Highbridge.
Glastonbury 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 Glastonbury and £28,807 in Highbridge. The median age is 47.3 in Glastonbury and 47.3 in Highbridge. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Glastonbury and 56.8% in Highbridge. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Glastonbury versus 67.6% in Highbridge. Glastonbury has a population of 8,304 and Highbridge has 4,564.
| Indicator | Glastonbury | Highbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,304 | 4,564 |
| 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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