Glastonbury Property Market: House Prices, Sold Data & Development Finance (2026)

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The Glastonbury property market recorded 157 residential sales over the past 12 months, with a median sale price of £278,000. This places Glastonbury £16k below the Somerset county median of £294,000, and £7k below the UK national median of £285,000.

Prices in Glastonbury have shown a moderate decline, with a year-on-year change of -2.1%. Within Somerset, Glastonbury ranks 5th by price out of 8 principal towns, and 8th by transaction volume.

Property prices in Glastonbury vary significantly by type. The table below compares Glastonbury prices with Somerset county averages and UK national figures.

Detached homes in Glastonbury command £415,000, while flat properties are most accessible at £154,000. The £261k spread between the most and least expensive types indicates a diverse market with opportunities across the development spectrum.

Glastonbury recorded 0 new-build transactions in the past 12 months, representing 0.0% of total sales. New-build supply is limited, potentially indicating either planning constraints or an untapped opportunity for developers.

New-build properties in Glastonbury traded at a discount of 100.0% versus existing stock. Developers should focus on specification, design quality, and location to maximise values above comparable second-hand stock.

Across the wider Somerset market, 118 new-build completions were recorded — see our Somerset property market report for the full county picture.

The following table shows the most recent property transactions recorded in Glastonbury, providing real-time evidence of achieved prices for buyers, sellers, and developers:

These transactions are sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and represent completed, registered sales. The range from £159,000 to £565,000 illustrates the breadth of the Glastonbury market.

For developers considering Glastonbury, the local market data translates directly into finance structuring. With a median value of £278,000 and detached homes at £415,000, lenders can assess scheme viability with confidence.

A typical development finance facility for a Glastonbury scheme with a GDV of £415,000 would attract senior debt of approximately £269,750 at 65% LTGDV. Mezzanine finance can stretch total borrowing to 85-90% of costs, while bridging loans enable rapid site acquisitions completing in as little as 5 working days.

While prices have softened 2.1% year-on-year, experienced developers can still generate strong returns in Glastonbury by targeting well-located sites with clear demand drivers.

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To put Glastonbury's market in context, the table below compares it with similarly-priced towns across Somerset:

For the full Somerset town-by-town breakdown, see our comprehensive Somerset property market report.