Crewkerne vs Somerton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Crewkerne is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 40% lower. Crewkerne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crewkerne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crewkerne
£271,964
Somerton
£455,394
Crime Rate
Crewkerne
82.9
Somerton
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crewkerne
50.0%
Somerton
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crewkerne
280.6
Somerton
250.3
EPC Rating
Crewkerne
68.4
Somerton
68.4
Median Income
Crewkerne
£28,987
Somerton
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Somerton commands an average of £455,394, compared with £271,964 in Crewkerne – a difference of 40%. The most affordable entry point in Crewkerne is a flat at £170,375, while in Somerton it is a flat at £237,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Somerton (£590,646 vs £390,382).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Somerton prices grew faster — 42% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrewkerne has a crime rate of 82.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Somerton at 83 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crewkerne is violent-crime, while in Somerton 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 0% in Somerton. There are 4 schools in Crewkerne and 1 in Somerton.
Crewkerne School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Somerton School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crewkerne | Somerton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 280.6 Mbps in Crewkerne and 250.3 Mbps in Somerton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.7% of premises in Crewkerne and 95.9% in Somerton. Gigabit availability stands at 49.4% in Crewkerne and 39.1% in Somerton.
Crewkerne is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (281 vs 250 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Crewkerne, scoring 68.4 on average (band C) compared to 68.4 (band C) in Somerton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,366 in Crewkerne and £1,363 in Somerton. 57.5% of homes in Crewkerne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Somerton.
Somerton 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 Somerton. The median age is 48.1 in Crewkerne and 47.3 in Somerton. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Crewkerne and 56.8% in Somerton. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Crewkerne versus 67.6% in Somerton. Crewkerne has a population of 7,067 and Somerton has 5,106.
| Indicator | Crewkerne | Somerton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,067 | 5,106 |
| 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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