Buyer demand for homes in the Somerset town of Glastonbury has surged this year, according to new analysis from property platform Rightmove. Demand is 23 per cent higher than a year ago, marking the strongest year-on-year increase for the time of year since 2020.
Rightmove measures buyer demand by the number of enquiries sent to estate agents about properties for sale on its platform. The spike follows the intense scramble for Glastonbury Festival 2027 tickets last weekend.
Homes selling faster and prices below national average
Homes in Glastonbury are finding buyers 40 days quicker than they did at the same time last year. The average asking price of a home in the town is £316,659, around £48,340 below the national average asking price of £364,999.
Buyers looking to move to the town also have more choice than a year ago, with the number of homes available for sale up 16 per cent, Rightmove said.
Festival effect and town's appeal
Oliver Jenkin, director at Cooper & Tanner in Glastonbury, said: "Glastonbury remains a popular place to live, with buyers drawn to its distinctive character, community spirit and beautiful Somerset surroundings."
"With Glastonbury Festival returning in 2027 after its traditional fallow year, it's possible that the town is also back on more people's radar. Every year we speak to buyers who first discover the area through the festival and then return later with an interest in putting down roots."
"Beyond the festival itself, people are drawn to Glastonbury for its independent character, strong community feel and unique place in Somerset. It's a very distinctive town, and that continues to make it an attractive place to live."
Tickets sold out in 42 minutes
Colleen Babcock, Rightmove's property expert, said it was "interesting" to see renewed interest in Glastonbury following the festival's ticket sales at the weekend. "With its distinctive character, strong sense of community and global reputation, Glastonbury continues to attract people looking for somewhere a little different to call home," she said.
The news comes as thousands of people were left disappointed on Sunday after tickets to the famous festival sold out in just 42 minutes. A ticket resale for Glastonbury 2027, which is taking place from Wednesday June 23 to Sunday June 27 next year, is expected to take place in the spring, but no date has been confirmed for it yet.
