Crewkerne vs Martock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Crewkerne wins on house prices with a 15% gap. Crewkerne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Martock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crewkerne
£271,964
Martock
£320,543
Crime Rate
Crewkerne
82.9
Martock
83.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crewkerne
50.0%
Martock
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crewkerne
280.6
Martock
361.9
EPC Rating
Crewkerne
68.4
Martock
68.4
Median Income
Crewkerne
£28,987
Martock
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £271,964, Crewkerne undercuts Martock (£320,543) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Crewkerne is a flat at £170,375, while in Martock it is a flat at £131,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Crewkerne (£170,375 vs £131,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Martock prices grew faster — 37% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Crewkerne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 82.9 per 1,000 versus 83.6 per 1,000 in Martock. The most common crime category in Crewkerne 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 WestOf the 4 schools in Crewkerne, 50% are in the top two inspection bands. In Martock, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Crewkerne School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 4 schools (3 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 | Crewkerne | Martock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Martock averages 361.9 Mbps – ahead of Crewkerne's 280.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.7% of premises in Crewkerne and 91.9% in Martock. Gigabit availability stands at 49.4% in Crewkerne and 68.4% in Martock.
Martock is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (362 vs 281 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Crewkerne leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.4 (C), while Martock averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,366 in Crewkerne and £1,363 in Martock. 57.5% of homes in Crewkerne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Martock.
Martock 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 Martock. The median age is 48.1 in Crewkerne and 47.3 in Martock. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Crewkerne versus 67.6% in Martock. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Crewkerne and 56.8% in Martock.
| Indicator | Crewkerne | Martock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,067 | 4,079 |
| 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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