Town comparison
Glastonbury vs Street
Which is better to live in? 2.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Street wins on house prices with a 19% gap. Street has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Glastonbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Glastonbury
£343,749
Street
£288,081
Crime Rate
Glastonbury
83.2
Street
83.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glastonbury
100.0%
Street
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Glastonbury
326.1
Street
405.5
EPC Rating
Glastonbury
68.4
Street
68.4
Median Income
Glastonbury
£28,807
Street
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £288,081, Street undercuts Glastonbury (£343,749) by around 19% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Glastonbury is a flat at £147,403, while in Street it is a flat at £127,850.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 15% pricier in Glastonbury (£147,403 vs £127,850).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Street prices grew faster — 33% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Street experience less crime overall, with a rate of 83.1 per 1,000 versus 83.2 per 1,000 in Glastonbury. The most common crime category in Glastonbury is violent-crime, while in Street 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 Street, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Glastonbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Street School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Glastonbury | Street |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Street averages 405.5 Mbps – ahead of Glastonbury's 326.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.7% of premises in Glastonbury and 93.5% in Street. Gigabit availability stands at 58.7% in Glastonbury and 77.7% in Street.
Street is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (406 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 Street. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Glastonbury and £1,363 in Street. 57.9% of homes in Glastonbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Street.
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 Street. The median age is 47.3 in Glastonbury and 47.3 in Street. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Glastonbury and 56.8% in Street. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Glastonbury versus 67.6% in Street. Glastonbury has a population of 8,304 and Street has 12,707.
| Indicator | Glastonbury | Street |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,304 | 12,707 |
| 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% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Glastonbury and Street?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Glastonbury or Street?
Is Glastonbury or Street safer?
Which has better schools, Glastonbury or Street?
Which has faster broadband, Glastonbury or Street?
Keep exploring