Castle Cary vs Martock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Martock wins on house prices with a 15% gap. Castle Cary has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Martock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Castle Cary
£368,586
Martock
£320,543
Crime Rate
Castle Cary
83.5
Martock
83.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Castle Cary
0.0%
Martock
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Castle Cary
430.6
Martock
361.9
EPC Rating
Castle Cary
68.4
Martock
68.4
Median Income
Castle Cary
£28,807
Martock
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Castle Cary commands an average of £368,586, compared with £320,543 in Martock – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Castle Cary is a flat at £242,000, while in Martock it is a flat at £131,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 85% pricier in Castle Cary (£242,000 vs £131,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Castle Cary prices grew faster — 47% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Castle Cary experience less crime overall, with a rate of 83.5 per 1,000 versus 83.6 per 1,000 in Martock. The most common crime category in Castle Cary is violent-crime, while in Martock 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 Martock, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 0% in Castle Cary. There are 2 schools in Castle Cary and 1 in Martock.
Castle Cary School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Martock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Castle Cary | Martock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 430.6 Mbps in Castle Cary and 361.9 Mbps in Martock. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Castle Cary and 91.9% in Martock. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Castle Cary and 68.4% in Martock.
Castle Cary is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (431 vs 362 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Castle Cary leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.4 (C), while Martock averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Castle Cary and £1,363 in Martock. 57.9% of homes in Castle Cary have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Martock.
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 Martock. The median age is 47.3 in Castle Cary and 47.3 in Martock. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Castle Cary versus 67.6% in Martock. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Castle Cary and 56.8% in Martock.
| Indicator | Castle Cary | Martock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,451 | 4,079 |
| 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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