Glastonbury vs South Petherton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Glastonbury wins on house prices with a 19% gap. Glastonbury has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Glastonbury
£343,749
South Petherton
£424,111
Crime Rate
Glastonbury
83.2
South Petherton
83.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glastonbury
100.0%
South Petherton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Glastonbury
326.1
South Petherton
442
EPC Rating
Glastonbury
68.4
South Petherton
68.4
Median Income
Glastonbury
£28,807
South Petherton
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £343,749, Glastonbury undercuts South Petherton (£424,111) by around 19% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Glastonbury is a flat at £147,403, while in South Petherton it is a terraced at £295,027.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in South Petherton (£608,646 vs £488,935).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, South Petherton prices grew faster — 30% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Glastonbury experience less crime overall, with a rate of 83.2 per 1,000 versus 83.3 per 1,000 in South Petherton. The most common crime category in Glastonbury is violent-crime, while in South 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 WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Glastonbury and South Petherton. Glastonbury has 3 schools and South Petherton has 2 schools.
Glastonbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
South Petherton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Glastonbury | South Petherton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in South Petherton averages 442.0 Mbps – ahead of Glastonbury's 326.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.7% of premises in Glastonbury and 94.5% in South Petherton. Gigabit availability stands at 58.7% in Glastonbury and 86.9% in South Petherton.
South Petherton is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (442 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 South Petherton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Glastonbury and £1,363 in South Petherton. 57.9% of homes in Glastonbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in South 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 South Petherton. The median age is 47.3 in Glastonbury and 47.3 in South Petherton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Glastonbury and 56.8% in South Petherton. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Glastonbury versus 67.6% in South Petherton. Glastonbury has a population of 8,304 and South Petherton has 3,096.
| Indicator | Glastonbury | South Petherton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,304 | 3,096 |
| 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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