Castle Cary vs Langport
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Castle Cary wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Langport has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Langport edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Castle Cary
£368,586
Langport
£394,242
Crime Rate
Castle Cary
83.5
Langport
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Castle Cary
0.0%
Langport
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Castle Cary
430.6
Langport
93.6
EPC Rating
Castle Cary
68.4
Langport
68.4
Median Income
Castle Cary
£28,807
Langport
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Langport commands an average of £394,242, compared with £368,586 in Castle Cary – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Castle Cary is a flat at £242,000, while in Langport it is a flat at £136,775.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 77% pricier in Castle Cary (£242,000 vs £136,775).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Castle Cary prices grew faster — 47% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Langport experience less crime overall, with a rate of 83 per 1,000 versus 83.5 per 1,000 in Castle Cary. The most common crime category in Castle Cary is violent-crime, while in Langport it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Langport, where 50% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 0% in Castle Cary. There are 2 schools in Castle Cary and 2 in Langport.
Castle Cary School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Langport School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Castle Cary | Langport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 430.6 Mbps in Castle Cary and 93.6 Mbps in Langport. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Castle Cary and 79.2% in Langport. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Castle Cary and 6.4% in Langport.
Castle Cary is the faster of the two by 360% on average download speed (431 vs 94 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Castle Cary, scoring 68.4 on average (band C) compared to 68.4 (band C) in Langport. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Castle Cary and £1,363 in Langport. 57.9% of homes in Castle Cary have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Langport.
Castle Cary has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,807 in Castle Cary and £28,807 in Langport. The median age is 47.3 in Castle Cary and 47.3 in Langport. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Castle Cary and 56.8% in Langport. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Castle Cary versus 67.6% in Langport. Castle Cary has a population of 3,451 and Langport has 3,578.
| Indicator | Castle Cary | Langport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,451 | 3,578 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £28,807 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 30.5% |
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