Ilminster vs Martock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Martock offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. Ilminster has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ilminster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ilminster
£325,338
Martock
£320,543
Crime Rate
Ilminster
83.4
Martock
83.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ilminster
100.0%
Martock
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ilminster
347.2
Martock
361.9
EPC Rating
Ilminster
68.4
Martock
68.4
Median Income
Ilminster
£28,807
Martock
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Martock is £320,543, which is 1% less than Ilminster at £325,338. The most affordable entry point in Ilminster is a flat at £154,250, while in Martock it is a flat at £131,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Ilminster (£154,250 vs £131,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Martock prices grew faster — 37% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 83.4 offences per 1,000 people, Ilminster is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Martock's 83.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ilminster 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 WestIlminster has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Martock. Ilminster has 1 schools in total, while Martock has 1.
Ilminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Ilminster | Martock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Martock offers faster average downloads at 361.9 Mbps, compared to 347.2 Mbps in Ilminster. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Ilminster and 91.9% in Martock. Gigabit availability stands at 65.4% in Ilminster and 68.4% in Martock.
Martock is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (362 vs 347 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ilminster are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.4 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Martock. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Ilminster and £1,363 in Martock. 57.9% of homes in Ilminster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Martock.
Ilminster has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,807 in Ilminster and £28,807 in Martock. The median age is 47.3 in Ilminster and 47.3 in Martock. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Ilminster and 56.8% in Martock. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Ilminster versus 67.6% in Martock.
| Indicator | Ilminster | Martock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,961 | 4,079 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £28,807 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 30.5% |
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