Ilminster vs Norton Fitzwarren
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Norton Fitzwarren is about 23% cheaper on average. Norton Fitzwarren has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ilminster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ilminster
£325,338
Norton Fitzwarren
£264,130
Crime Rate
Ilminster
83.4
Norton Fitzwarren
83.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ilminster
100.0%
Norton Fitzwarren
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ilminster
347.2
Norton Fitzwarren
459.6
EPC Rating
Ilminster
68.4
Norton Fitzwarren
68.4
Median Income
Ilminster
£28,807
Norton Fitzwarren
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Norton Fitzwarren more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £264,130 versus £325,338 in Ilminster. The most affordable entry point in Ilminster is a flat at £154,250, while in Norton Fitzwarren it is a flat at £149,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 12% pricier in Ilminster (£449,846 vs £400,812).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Norton Fitzwarren prices grew faster — 41% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Norton Fitzwarren (83.3 per 1,000) compared to Ilminster (83.4 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Ilminster is violent-crime, while in Norton Fitzwarren 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 favours Ilminster: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Norton Fitzwarren.
Ilminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Norton Fitzwarren School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ilminster | Norton Fitzwarren |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Norton Fitzwarren enjoy 459.6 Mbps on average, while Ilminster lags behind at 347.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Ilminster and 96.5% in Norton Fitzwarren. Gigabit availability stands at 65.4% in Ilminster and 90.8% in Norton Fitzwarren.
Norton Fitzwarren is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (460 vs 347 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ilminster is band C (score 68.4), ahead of Norton Fitzwarren's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Ilminster and £1,363 in Norton Fitzwarren. 57.9% of homes in Ilminster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Norton Fitzwarren.
Ilminster has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ilminster has a population of 5,961 while Norton Fitzwarren has 3,770. Median household income is £28,807 in Ilminster and £28,807 in Norton Fitzwarren. The median age is 47.3 in Ilminster and 47.3 in Norton Fitzwarren. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Ilminster and 56.8% in Norton Fitzwarren.
| Indicator | Ilminster | Norton Fitzwarren |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,961 | 3,770 |
| 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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