Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Somerset

Living in Ilminster

A snapshot of life in Ilminster, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Ilminster is a village in Somerset, South West with a population of 5,961. The average house price is £325,338 and the overall crime rate is 83.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Ilminster ranks

Population

5,961

Avg House Price

£325,338

Crime Rate

83.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

347 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,807

Median Age

47.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Ilminster's detached homes (£449,846) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£154,250).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Ilminster prices have risen 29% over the last 9 years (£252,437 → £325,338).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£449,846	£437,500	56
Semi-Detached	£276,910	£262,500	50
Terraced	£248,433	£237,000	67
Flat	£154,250	£160,000	10

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Ilminster is 83.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Ilminster: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Herne View Church of England Primary	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Ilminster averages 347 Mbps — 247% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Ilminster homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 57.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.4
% Rated C or Above	57.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,363

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,961
Median Age	47.3
Median Household Income	£28,807
Employment Rate	56.8%
Owner Occupied	67.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Ilminster?

The average house price in Ilminster is £325,338 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Ilminster?

The most affordable entry point in Ilminster is a flat, with an average price of £154,250.

Is Ilminster a safe place to live?

Ilminster has a recorded crime rate of 83.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Ilminster?

Ilminster has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Ilminster?

Average broadband download speeds in Ilminster are around 347 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 87.1% of premises.

How big is Ilminster?

Ilminster is a settlement in Somerset with a population of approximately 5,961.

Most compared with

How does Ilminster stack up against its neighbours?

Axminster

Ilminster

House price: £381,844 · £325,338
Crime rate: N/A · 83.4
Distance: 10.6 mi

Bridgwater

Ilminster

House price: £293,276 · £325,338
Crime rate: 83.1 · 83.4
Distance: 14.3 mi

Chard

Ilminster

House price: £298,462 · £325,338
Crime rate: 83.2 · 83.4
Distance: 4.2 mi

Crewkerne

Ilminster

House price: £271,964 · £325,338
Crime rate: 82.9 · 83.4
Distance: 6.1 mi

Ilminster

Langport

House price: £325,338 · £394,242
Crime rate: 83.4 · 83
Distance: 8.6 mi

Ilminster

Lyme Regis

House price: £325,338 · £470,807
Crime rate: 83.4 · 44.9
Distance: 13.8 mi

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