Town Pop. 8,449

Living in Glastonbury: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Glastonbury is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 54/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 17/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the BA16 postcode district, Glastonbury scores lowest. On healthcare specifically, Glastonbury sits 14 points above the BA16 district figure of 40/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: BA16 postcode district.

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BA16 0AA BA16 9AB BA16 BA6

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
17
170.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 495 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 281 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
Public order 195 crimes
↑ 255% above national average
Shoplifting 170 crimes
↑ 158% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 93 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
other 207 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Magdalene Close 124 crimes
  2. 2 Market Place 112 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 111 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
78
Green Space 15
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
35
5 schools in area · 7 within 4km
4Good1Ungraded
  • Crispin School AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Dunstan's SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Tor SchoolAlternative provision · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
54
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital13.7 mi
Weston General Hospital15.8 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital18.9 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
2 GP surgeries in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,740 patients per GP
5dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
68
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 299 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
30
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed3%Retired27.2%Student2.9%Other inactive11.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.2%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary30.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership63.6%
Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,707
B £1,992
C £2,276
D £2,561
E £3,130
F £3,699
G £4,268
H £5,122
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
23
Castle Cary 9.1 mi
Bridgwater 12 mi
Bruton 12 mi
J23 M5 11.5 mi
J23 M5 11.5 mi
J22 M5 11.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Ample 12
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 16
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 85
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £260,000 81
Detached £355,000 13
Semi-detached £273,500 22
Terraced £255,000 33
Flat / Maisonette £147,500 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£107k £224k £346k £463k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Edgarley 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Street 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Walton (Mendip) 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
West Pennard 33 3.1 mi away ⇄
Coxley (Mendip) 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Meare 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Coxley and Coxley Wick 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Butleigh 32 3.7 mi away ⇄
Compton Dundon 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Baltonsborough 32 3.9 mi away ⇄
Henton 33 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ashcott 31 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Glastonbury a nice place to live?

Glastonbury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Glastonbury is 40/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Glastonbury?

Crime levels in Glastonbury are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 17/100. There were 1,441 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Glastonbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Glastonbury are Crispin School Academy, St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School and St Dunstan's School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Glastonbury in total.

What are house prices like in Glastonbury?

The current median house price in Glastonbury is £260,000, around 9% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £355,000, semi-detached £273,500, terraced £255,000, flat £147,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 81 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Glastonbury in context

See where Glastonbury ranks among the best places to live in Somerset

Postcode districts in Glastonbury

BA16 44 ⇄
BA6 34 ⇄

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