Glastonbury vs Shepton Mallet

At £343,749, Glastonbury undercuts Shepton Mallet (£365,778) by around 6% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Glastonbury is a flat at £147,403, while in Shepton Mallet it is a flat at £167,409.

Glastonbury has a crime rate of 83.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 28% lower than Shepton Mallet at 106.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Glastonbury is violent-crime, while in Shepton Mallet it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 3 schools in Glastonbury, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Shepton Mallet, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Glastonbury averages 326.1 Mbps – ahead of Shepton Mallet's 283.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.7% of premises in Glastonbury and 74% in Shepton Mallet. Gigabit availability stands at 58.7% in Glastonbury and 49.6% in Shepton Mallet.

→Glastonbury is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (326 vs 284 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Glastonbury leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.4 (C), while Shepton Mallet averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Glastonbury and £1,363 in Shepton Mallet. 57.9% of homes in Glastonbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Shepton Mallet.

→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 Shepton Mallet. The median age is 47.3 in Glastonbury and 47.3 in Shepton Mallet. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Glastonbury versus 67.6% in Shepton Mallet. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Glastonbury and 56.8% in Shepton Mallet.

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