Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Somerset

Living in Martock

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

At a glance

Martock is a village in Somerset, South West with a population of 4,079. The average house price is £320,543 and the overall crime rate is 83.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Martock ranks

Population

4,079

Avg House Price

£320,543

Crime Rate

83.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

362 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,807

Median Age

47.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Martock's detached homes (£485,185) command roughly 3.7× the price of a flat (£131,125).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Martock prices have risen 37% over the last 9 years (£233,602 → £320,543).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£485,185	£455,000	27
Semi-Detached	£302,930	£274,125	28
Terraced	£234,727	£240,000	33
Flat	£131,125	£129,250	4

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Martock is 83.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Martock: 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
Martock Church School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Martock averages 362 Mbps — 262% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Martock 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	4,079
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 Martock?

The average house price in Martock is £320,543 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Martock is a flat, with an average price of £131,125.

Is Martock a safe place to live?

Martock has a recorded crime rate of 83.6 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 Martock?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Martock?

Average broadband download speeds in Martock are around 362 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.9% of premises.

How big is Martock?

Martock is a settlement in Somerset with a population of approximately 4,079.

Most compared with

How does Martock stack up against its neighbours?

Bridgwater

Martock

House price: £293,276 · £320,543
Crime rate: 83.1 · 83.6
Distance: 14.7 mi

Castle Cary

Martock

House price: £368,586 · £320,543
Crime rate: 83.5 · 83.6
Distance: 13.7 mi

Chard

Martock

House price: £298,462 · £320,543
Crime rate: 83.2 · 83.6
Distance: 10.8 mi

Crewkerne

Martock

House price: £271,964 · £320,543
Crime rate: 82.9 · 83.6
Distance: 6.2 mi

Glastonbury

Martock

House price: £343,749 · £320,543
Crime rate: 83.2 · 83.6
Distance: 12.5 mi

Ilminster

Martock

House price: £325,338 · £320,543
Crime rate: 83.4 · 83.6
Distance: 7.1 mi

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