Cheddar vs Midsomer Norton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Midsomer Norton offers lower property prices by roughly 20%. Midsomer Norton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cheddar
£394,267
Midsomer Norton
£328,420
Crime Rate
Cheddar
83.0
Midsomer Norton
78.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheddar
N/A
Midsomer Norton
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Cheddar
405.7
Midsomer Norton
355.1
EPC Rating
Cheddar
68.4
Midsomer Norton
68.6
Median Income
Cheddar
£28,807
Midsomer Norton
£29,497
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Midsomer Norton is £328,420, which is 20% less than Cheddar at £394,267. The most affordable entry point in Cheddar is a flat at £137,639, while in Midsomer Norton it is a flat at £154,562.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Cheddar (£558,296 vs £423,380).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cheddar prices grew faster — 44% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Midsomer Norton (78.8 per 1,000) compared to Cheddar (83 per 1,000), a 5% difference. The most common crime category in Cheddar is violent-crime, while in Midsomer Norton 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 WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Cheddar and Midsomer Norton. Cheddar has 3 schools and Midsomer Norton has 8 schools.
Cheddar School Inspection Breakdown
Midsomer Norton School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cheddar | Midsomer Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cheddar offers faster average downloads at 405.7 Mbps, compared to 355.1 Mbps in Midsomer Norton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Cheddar and 87.4% in Midsomer Norton. Gigabit availability stands at 78% in Cheddar and 65.3% in Midsomer Norton.
Cheddar is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (406 vs 355 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Midsomer Norton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.6 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Cheddar. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Cheddar and £1,342 in Midsomer Norton. 57.9% of homes in Cheddar have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Midsomer Norton.
Midsomer Norton has more energy-efficient housing — 58.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,496.6 in Midsomer Norton and £28,807 in Cheddar. The median age is 47.3 in Cheddar and 46.5 in Midsomer Norton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Cheddar and 56.5% in Midsomer Norton. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Cheddar versus 67.1% in Midsomer Norton.
| Indicator | Cheddar | Midsomer Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,841 | 13,749 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £29,496.6 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 32.4% |
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