Crewkerne vs Langport
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Crewkerne wins on house prices with a 31% gap. Crewkerne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crewkerne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crewkerne
£271,964
Langport
£394,242
Crime Rate
Crewkerne
82.9
Langport
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crewkerne
50.0%
Langport
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crewkerne
280.6
Langport
93.6
EPC Rating
Crewkerne
68.4
Langport
68.4
Median Income
Crewkerne
£28,987
Langport
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Langport commands an average of £394,242, compared with £271,964 in Crewkerne – a difference of 31%. The most affordable entry point in Crewkerne is a flat at £170,375, while in Langport it is a flat at £136,775.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Crewkerne (£170,375 vs £136,775).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Langport prices grew faster — 44% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Crewkerne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 82.9 per 1,000 versus 83 per 1,000 in Langport. The most common crime category in Crewkerne 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 Crewkerne, where 50% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Langport. There are 4 schools in Crewkerne and 2 in Langport.
Crewkerne School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 4 schools (3 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 | Crewkerne | Langport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 280.6 Mbps in Crewkerne and 93.6 Mbps in Langport. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.7% of premises in Crewkerne and 79.2% in Langport. Gigabit availability stands at 49.4% in Crewkerne and 6.4% in Langport.
Crewkerne is the faster of the two by 200% on average download speed (281 vs 94 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Crewkerne leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.4 (C), while Langport averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,366 in Crewkerne and £1,363 in Langport. 57.5% of homes in Crewkerne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Langport.
Langport 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 Crewkerne and £28,807 in Langport. The median age is 48.1 in Crewkerne and 47.3 in Langport. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Crewkerne versus 67.6% in Langport. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Crewkerne and 56.8% in Langport.
| Indicator | Crewkerne | Langport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,067 | 3,578 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,987.4 | £28,807 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 30.5% |
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