Glastonbury vs Martock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Martock wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Glastonbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Glastonbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Glastonbury
£343,749
Martock
£320,543
Crime Rate
Glastonbury
83.2
Martock
83.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glastonbury
100.0%
Martock
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Glastonbury
326.1
Martock
361.9
EPC Rating
Glastonbury
68.4
Martock
68.4
Median Income
Glastonbury
£28,807
Martock
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £320,543, Martock undercuts Glastonbury (£343,749) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Glastonbury is a flat at £147,403, while in Martock it is a flat at £131,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 13% pricier in Glastonbury (£264,826 vs £234,727).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Martock prices grew faster — 37% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Glastonbury experience less crime overall, with a rate of 83.2 per 1,000 versus 83.6 per 1,000 in Martock. The most common crime category in Glastonbury is violent-crime, while in Martock 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 WestOf the 3 schools in Glastonbury, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Martock, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Glastonbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Martock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Glastonbury | Martock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Martock averages 361.9 Mbps – ahead of Glastonbury's 326.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.7% of premises in Glastonbury and 91.9% in Martock. Gigabit availability stands at 58.7% in Glastonbury and 68.4% in Martock.
Martock is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (362 vs 326 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Glastonbury leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.4 (C), while Martock averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Glastonbury and £1,363 in Martock. 57.9% of homes in Glastonbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Martock.
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 Martock. The median age is 47.3 in Glastonbury and 47.3 in Martock. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Glastonbury versus 67.6% in Martock. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Glastonbury and 56.8% in Martock.
| Indicator | Glastonbury | Martock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,304 | 4,079 |
| 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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