Castle Cary vs Yeovil
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Yeovil is about 31% cheaper on average. Yeovil has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Yeovil edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Castle Cary
£368,586
Yeovil
£281,473
Crime Rate
Castle Cary
83.5
Yeovil
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Castle Cary
0.0%
Yeovil
91.7%
Avg Download Speed
Castle Cary
430.6
Yeovil
494.4
EPC Rating
Castle Cary
68.4
Yeovil
68.4
Median Income
Castle Cary
£28,807
Yeovil
£28,987
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Yeovil is £281,473, which is 31% less than Castle Cary at £368,586. The most affordable entry point in Castle Cary is a flat at £242,000, while in Yeovil it is a flat at £122,142.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 98% pricier in Castle Cary (£242,000 vs £122,142).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Castle Cary prices grew faster — 47% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 83 offences per 1,000 people, Yeovil is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Castle Cary's 83.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Castle Cary is violent-crime, while in Yeovil 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 WestYeovil has 91.7% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Castle Cary. Castle Cary has 2 schools in total, while Yeovil has 16.
Castle Cary School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Yeovil School Inspection Breakdown
91.7% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Castle Cary | Yeovil |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 16 |
| Primary | 1 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 91.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Yeovil offers faster average downloads at 494.4 Mbps, compared to 430.6 Mbps in Castle Cary. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Castle Cary and 99.9% in Yeovil. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Castle Cary and 98.7% in Yeovil.
Yeovil is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (494 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Castle Cary are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.4 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Yeovil. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Castle Cary and £1,366 in Yeovil. 57.9% of homes in Castle Cary have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Yeovil.
Castle Cary has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,987.4 in Yeovil and £28,807 in Castle Cary. The median age is 47.3 in Castle Cary and 48.1 in Yeovil. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Castle Cary and 55.8% in Yeovil. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Castle Cary versus 68.1% in Yeovil.
| Indicator | Castle Cary | Yeovil |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,451 | 50,170 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £28,987.4 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 30.7% |
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