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Glastonbury, United Kingdom
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Glastonbury is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 8,471. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
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| Population | 8,471 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.1475°, -2.7208° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,074 |
| Median Age | 47.0 years |
About Glastonbury
Glastonbury is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 8,471. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Glastonbury vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Glastonbury vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,074 |
| 39% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,074 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $886 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 771 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $354,599 |
| 26% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,152 |
| 1% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 3,388 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 1,596.6 sq mi (4,135.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1475°N, 2.7208°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | — | 75 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Glastonbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (2.0").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,596.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Glastonbury
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chindit House | — | — | — | — |
| St Dunstan's School | — | — | — | — |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School | — | — | — | — |
| Millfield Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Meare Village Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mendip Partnership School | — | — | — | — |
| Tor School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Glastonbury
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUL RADIO Only Classic Soul | 50s, 60s | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| SWU FM | dnb, drum and bass | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Noods Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart Bristol | pop music | AAC 48 kbps | |
| HearMe - 1990s pop music | 1990s pop music | MP3 | |
| Rage FM | drum and bass, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BCfm 93.2 | bristol, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Bristol | bbc, bristol | UNKNOWN | |
| Crystal Love Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Thornbury Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Wigwam | indie rock | MP3 | |
| Ujima Radio | african music, blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CruiseOne Radio | electronic, indie | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Abbey104 | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| WIDE Radio | club, dance | MP3 | |
| Wave Community Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100% Whatever Westcountry | — | MP3 | |
| Somervalley fm | community radio, local station | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe | community radio, somerset | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ninesprings | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Wimborne | community radio station | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Glastonbury
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Pumping Station & Visitor Centre | ||||
| Cave Diving Museum | ||||
| Cobham Hall | ||||
| Fleet Air Arm Museum | ||||
| Glastonbury Abbey | ||||
| Glastonbury Tribunal | ||||
| Haynes International Motor Museum | ||||
| Ilchester Museum | ||||
| King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum) | ||||
| Montacute TV Radio & Toy Museum | ||||
| Museum of Prehistory | ||||
| Paper Making Museum | ||||
| Perry's Cider Mill | ||||
| Roman Villa Museum | ||||
| Sandford Station Railway Heritage Centre | ||||
| Sherborne Museum | ||||
| Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre | ||||
| Somerset Rural Life Museum | ||||
| South Somerset Heritage Collection | ||||
| The Helicopter Museum | ||||
| The Helicopter Museum | ||||
| Villa Ventorum | ||||
| Webbington Farm | ||||
| Wells Museum | ||||
| Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum |
Libraries in Glastonbury
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chew Valley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Congresbury Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ilminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Martock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sherborne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Somerton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Petherton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Wells Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Winscombe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Worle Childrens Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yatton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yeovil Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Glastonbury
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Market [We & Sa] |
Hotels in Glastonbury
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Glastonbury
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Glastonbury
12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Glastonbury
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Glastonbury
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Glastonbury
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Glastonbury
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Glastonbury
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Glastonbury
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Glastonbury
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Glastonbury
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadoak Cider | ||||
| Butcombe Brewery | ||||
| Cheddar Ales | ||||
| Cheddar Ales | ||||
| Somerset Cider Solutions |
Stadiums & Teams in Glastonbury
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Winford |
Ski Resorts Near Glastonbury
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Glastonbury
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Medium Airport |
| Gloucestershire Airport | GLO | Medium Airport |
| MOD St Athan | — | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Aston Down Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Branscombe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Cotswold Airport | GBA | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Dunkeswell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Farway Common Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Garston Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Great House Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gutchpool Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Henstridge Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hermitage Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kemeys Commander Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Langley House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Llangarron Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Glastonbury
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Glastonbury Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Glastonbury
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Glastonbury Goddess Hall | |
| Glastonbury Goddess Temple | |
| Glastonbury Methodist Church | |
| Glastonbury United Reformed Church | |
| Gospel Hall | |
| Jesus the Christ Soul Therapy Centre | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses | |
| St Benedict | |
| St John's, Glastonbury | |
| St Mary | |
| St Mary & All Saints | |
| St Patrick's Chapel |
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What is the population of Glastonbury?
Glastonbury has a population of 8,471 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,596.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Glastonbury expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,074, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $354,599 (26% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,152 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Glastonbury?
Glastonbury has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 43.6 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Glastonbury?
Glastonbury has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $886. There are 771 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Glastonbury?
The median home value in Glastonbury is $354,599. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,152. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Glastonbury?
50.0% of adults in Glastonbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Glastonbury?
95.4% of residents speak only English at home.