Glastonbury vs North Petherton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, North Petherton wins on house prices with a 5% gap. North Petherton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Glastonbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Glastonbury
£343,749
North Petherton
£328,920
Crime Rate
Glastonbury
83.2
North Petherton
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glastonbury
100.0%
North Petherton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Glastonbury
326.1
North Petherton
444.8
EPC Rating
Glastonbury
68.4
North Petherton
68.4
Median Income
Glastonbury
£28,807
North Petherton
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Glastonbury commands an average of £343,749, compared with £328,920 in North Petherton – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Glastonbury is a flat at £147,403, while in North Petherton it is a flat at £104,042.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 42% pricier in Glastonbury (£147,403 vs £104,042).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, North Petherton prices grew faster — 52% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of North Petherton 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 Glastonbury is violent-crime, while in North Petherton 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 North Petherton. There are 3 schools in Glastonbury and 1 in North Petherton.
Glastonbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
North Petherton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Glastonbury | North Petherton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 444.8 Mbps in North Petherton and 326.1 Mbps in Glastonbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.7% of premises in Glastonbury and 98.4% in North Petherton. Gigabit availability stands at 58.7% in Glastonbury and 86.7% in North Petherton.
North Petherton is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (445 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 North Petherton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Glastonbury and £1,363 in North Petherton. 57.9% of homes in Glastonbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in North Petherton.
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 North Petherton. The median age is 47.3 in Glastonbury and 47.3 in North Petherton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Glastonbury and 56.8% in North Petherton. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Glastonbury versus 67.6% in North Petherton. Glastonbury has a population of 8,304 and North Petherton has 3,180.
| Indicator | Glastonbury | North Petherton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,304 | 3,180 |
| 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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