Glastonbury, a town in Somerset and located in the Mendip district, has a population of 8,932 according to the 2011 census. The town lies less than 1 mile from Street, albeit separated by the River Brue, while Bristol is located 28 miles away.
History
There is no denying that Glastonbury is an area of significant historical importance in England with evidence of findings dated to the Neolothic times being uncovered here. There was a notable village in the area during the Bronze Age and Glastonbury Abbey was one of the most highly regarded abbeys in the country.
In 1016, the abbey played host to the coronation of Edmund Ironside when he was hailed as the King of England. There are many buildings surviving in the town which were connected to the abbey.
Location
There is a range of places of interest around Glastonbury to consider.
• Wells – 6.1 miles
• Shepton Mallet – 10.6 miles
• Weston Super Mare – 23 miles
• Bristol – 28 miles
Transport
Transport is essential for getting in, out and around any local area and you’ll find that there are a number of options which are suitable for Glastonbury residents.
Buses
There is a range of local bus operators in Glastonbury, including Nippy Bus and WebberBus, while National Express also serves the area. The key routes to and from Bristol include routes to Taunton, Bristol and Bridgwater. Anyone looking for a local service would be advised to check with the relevant travel operator to ensure their journey is available.
• Nearest Train Station – Castle Cary – 14.5 miles
• Nearest Airport – Bristol Airport – 22.8 miles
While Castle Cary station is the closest train station to Glastonbury, there is no reliable bus service between the areas. This is why many people reliant on public transport will use Bristol Temple Meads station which is 28.2 miles away from Glastonbury. The standard travel time by bus takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Town Hall
Glastonbury Town Hall is located on Magdalene Street and is available for hire.
Education
The availability and standard of education in a local area is important and Glastonbury has a lot to offer to local residents looking for attractive schools. St Benedict’s Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School serves over 200 pupils aged between 7 and 11 while St John’s Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School serves close to 250 pupils aged between 2 and 7 years old. St John’s was classed as “Good” in the most recent Ofted inspection.
The secondary school in Glastonbury is St Dunstan’s School and this school serves over 400 pupils aged between 11 and 16 years old.
Housing
With respect to the average property price in Glastonbury, the figure at November of 2016 stood at £236,591. This represents a rise of 6% on the November 2015 figure, which stood at £222,945. There is often limited data to consider in the Glastonbury property market which can impact the usefulness of the information that is available but this appears to be a fair representation of the Glastonbury property market.
With respect to average property rents in Glastonbury, the current figure stands at £624 per calendar month. This is split between two bedroom properties, averaging £581 per calendar month, and three bedroom properties averaging £778 per calendar month.
