Glastonbury vs Paulton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Paulton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Paulton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Glastonbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Glastonbury
£343,749
Paulton
£304,316
Crime Rate
Glastonbury
83.2
Paulton
78.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glastonbury
100.0%
Paulton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Glastonbury
326.1
Paulton
373.9
EPC Rating
Glastonbury
68.4
Paulton
68.6
Median Income
Glastonbury
£28,807
Paulton
£29,497
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £304,316, Paulton undercuts Glastonbury (£343,749) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Glastonbury is a flat at £147,403, while in Paulton it is a flat at £173,411.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Glastonbury (£488,935 vs £398,167).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Paulton prices grew faster — 36% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestPaulton has a crime rate of 78.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 6% lower than Glastonbury at 83.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Glastonbury is violent-crime, while in Paulton 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 Paulton, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Glastonbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Paulton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Glastonbury | Paulton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Paulton averages 373.9 Mbps – ahead of Glastonbury's 326.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.7% of premises in Glastonbury and 93.6% in Paulton. Gigabit availability stands at 58.7% in Glastonbury and 67.6% in Paulton.
Paulton is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (374 vs 326 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Paulton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.6 (C), while Glastonbury averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Glastonbury and £1,342 in Paulton. 57.9% of homes in Glastonbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Paulton.
Paulton has more energy-efficient housing — 58.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,496.6 in Paulton and £28,807 in Glastonbury. The median age is 47.3 in Glastonbury and 46.5 in Paulton. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Glastonbury versus 67.1% in Paulton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Glastonbury and 56.5% in Paulton.
| Indicator | Glastonbury | Paulton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,304 | 6,502 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £29,496.6 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 32.4% |
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