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Glastonbury vs Winscombe and Sandford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Glastonbury is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 28% lower. Winscombe And Sandford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Glastonbury edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Glastonbury

£343,749

Winscombe and Sandford

£475,985

Crime Rate

Glastonbury

83.2

Winscombe and Sandford

82.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Glastonbury

100.0%

Winscombe and Sandford

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Glastonbury

326.1

Winscombe and Sandford

403.8

EPC Rating

Glastonbury

68.4

Winscombe and Sandford

69

Median Income

Glastonbury

£28,807

Winscombe and Sandford

£29,605

Property in Winscombe And Sandford commands an average of £475,985, compared with £343,749 in Glastonbury – a difference of 28%. The most affordable entry point in Glastonbury is a flat at £147,403, while in Winscombe And Sandford it is a flat at £167,062.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 24% pricier in Winscombe And Sandford (£377,642 vs £285,795).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Winscombe And Sandford prices grew faster — 60% vs 22%.

Winscombe And Sandford has a crime rate of 82.5 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 Winscombe And Sandford it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Families may prefer Glastonbury, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Winscombe And Sandford. There are 3 schools in Glastonbury and 2 in Winscombe And Sandford.

Glastonbury School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Winscombe and Sandford School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricGlastonburyWinscombe and Sandford
Total Schools32
Primary22
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 403.8 Mbps in Winscombe And Sandford and 326.1 Mbps in Glastonbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.7% of premises in Glastonbury and 95.3% in Winscombe And Sandford. Gigabit availability stands at 58.7% in Glastonbury and 77.7% in Winscombe And Sandford.

Winscombe And Sandford is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (404 vs 326 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Winscombe And Sandford, scoring 69 on average (band C) compared to 68.4 (band C) in Glastonbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Glastonbury and £1,326 in Winscombe And Sandford. 57.9% of homes in Glastonbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Winscombe And Sandford.

Winscombe And Sandford has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,604.6 in Winscombe And Sandford and £28,807 in Glastonbury. The median age is 47.3 in Glastonbury and 47.3 in Winscombe And Sandford. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Glastonbury and 56.9% in Winscombe And Sandford. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Glastonbury versus 68.4% in Winscombe And Sandford. Glastonbury has a population of 8,304 and Winscombe And Sandford has 4,605.

IndicatorGlastonburyWinscombe and Sandford
Population8,3044,605
Median Age47.347.3
Median Household Income£28,807£29,604.6
Employment Rate56.8%56.9%
Owner Occupied67.6%68.4%
Degree-Level Qualified30.5%31.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Glastonbury and Winscombe And Sandford?
Glastonbury and Winscombe And Sandford are approximately 12.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Glastonbury or Winscombe And Sandford?
Glastonbury is cheaper, with an average house price of £343,749.
Is Glastonbury or Winscombe And Sandford safer?
Winscombe And Sandford has the lower crime rate at 82.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Glastonbury or Winscombe And Sandford?
Glastonbury has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Glastonbury or Winscombe And Sandford?
Winscombe And Sandford has faster average broadband at 403.8 Mbps.

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