Glastonbury vs Wincanton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Glastonbury is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 23% lower. Wincanton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Glastonbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Glastonbury
£343,749
Wincanton
£444,538
Crime Rate
Glastonbury
83.2
Wincanton
82.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glastonbury
100.0%
Wincanton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Glastonbury
326.1
Wincanton
435.8
EPC Rating
Glastonbury
68.4
Wincanton
68.4
Median Income
Glastonbury
£28,807
Wincanton
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Wincanton commands an average of £444,538, compared with £343,749 in Glastonbury – a difference of 23%. The most affordable entry point in Glastonbury is a flat at £147,403, while in Wincanton it is a flat at £128,464.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Glastonbury (£488,935 vs £415,980).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wincanton prices grew faster — 88% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWincanton has a crime rate of 82.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Glastonbury at 83.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Glastonbury is violent-crime, while in Wincanton 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 Wincanton. There are 3 schools in Glastonbury and 3 in Wincanton.
Glastonbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wincanton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Glastonbury | Wincanton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 435.8 Mbps in Wincanton and 326.1 Mbps in Glastonbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.7% of premises in Glastonbury and 94.4% in Wincanton. Gigabit availability stands at 58.7% in Glastonbury and 85.6% in Wincanton.
Wincanton is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (436 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 Wincanton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Glastonbury and £1,363 in Wincanton. 57.9% of homes in Glastonbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Wincanton.
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 Wincanton. The median age is 47.3 in Glastonbury and 47.3 in Wincanton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Glastonbury and 56.8% in Wincanton. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Glastonbury versus 67.6% in Wincanton. Glastonbury has a population of 8,304 and Wincanton has 6,744.
| Indicator | Glastonbury | Wincanton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,304 | 6,744 |
| 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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