Crewkerne vs Yeovil
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Crewkerne is about 3% cheaper on average. Crewkerne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Yeovil edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crewkerne
£271,964
Yeovil
£281,473
Crime Rate
Crewkerne
82.9
Yeovil
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crewkerne
50.0%
Yeovil
91.7%
Avg Download Speed
Crewkerne
280.6
Yeovil
494.4
EPC Rating
Crewkerne
68.4
Yeovil
68.4
Median Income
Crewkerne
£28,987
Yeovil
£28,987
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Crewkerne is £271,964, which is 3% less than Yeovil at £281,473. The most affordable entry point in Crewkerne is a flat at £170,375, while in Yeovil it is a flat at £122,142.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Crewkerne (£170,375 vs £122,142).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Yeovil prices grew faster — 27% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 82.9 offences per 1,000 people, Crewkerne is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Yeovil's 83 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crewkerne is violent-crime, while in Yeovil 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 WestYeovil has 91.7% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Crewkerne. Crewkerne has 4 schools in total, while Yeovil has 16.
Crewkerne School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Yeovil School Inspection Breakdown
91.7% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crewkerne | Yeovil |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 16 |
| Primary | 3 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 91.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Yeovil offers faster average downloads at 494.4 Mbps, compared to 280.6 Mbps in Crewkerne. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.7% of premises in Crewkerne and 99.9% in Yeovil. Gigabit availability stands at 49.4% in Crewkerne and 98.7% in Yeovil.
Yeovil is the faster of the two by 76% on average download speed (494 vs 281 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Crewkerne are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.4 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Yeovil. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,366 in Crewkerne and £1,366 in Yeovil. 57.5% of homes in Crewkerne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Yeovil.
Crewkerne has more energy-efficient housing — 57.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,987.4 in Crewkerne and £28,987.4 in Yeovil. The median age is 48.1 in Crewkerne and 48.1 in Yeovil. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Crewkerne and 55.8% in Yeovil. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Crewkerne versus 68.1% in Yeovil.
| Indicator | Crewkerne | Yeovil |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,067 | 50,170 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,987.4 | £28,987.4 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 30.7% |
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