Crewkerne vs South Petherton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Crewkerne wins on house prices with a 36% gap. Crewkerne has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Crewkerne
£271,964
South Petherton
£424,111
Crime Rate
Crewkerne
82.9
South Petherton
83.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crewkerne
50.0%
South Petherton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Crewkerne
280.6
South Petherton
442
EPC Rating
Crewkerne
68.4
South Petherton
68.4
Median Income
Crewkerne
£28,987
South Petherton
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £271,964, Crewkerne undercuts South Petherton (£424,111) by around 36% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Crewkerne is a flat at £170,375, while in South Petherton it is a terraced at £295,027.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in South Petherton (£608,646 vs £390,382).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, South Petherton prices grew faster — 30% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Crewkerne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 82.9 per 1,000 versus 83.3 per 1,000 in South Petherton. The most common crime category in Crewkerne is violent-crime, while in South Petherton 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 Crewkerne and South Petherton. Crewkerne has 4 schools and South Petherton has 2 schools.
Crewkerne School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
South Petherton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Crewkerne | South Petherton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in South Petherton averages 442.0 Mbps – ahead of Crewkerne's 280.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.7% of premises in Crewkerne and 94.5% in South Petherton. Gigabit availability stands at 49.4% in Crewkerne and 86.9% in South Petherton.
South Petherton is the faster of the two by 58% on average download speed (442 vs 281 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Crewkerne leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.4 (C), while South Petherton averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,366 in Crewkerne and £1,363 in South Petherton. 57.5% of homes in Crewkerne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in South Petherton.
South Petherton 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 South Petherton. The median age is 48.1 in Crewkerne and 47.3 in South Petherton. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Crewkerne versus 67.6% in South Petherton. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Crewkerne and 56.8% in South Petherton.
| Indicator | Crewkerne | South Petherton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,067 | 3,096 |
| 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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