Ilminster vs Somerton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ilminster offers lower property prices by roughly 29%. Somerton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ilminster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ilminster
£325,338
Somerton
£455,394
Crime Rate
Ilminster
83.4
Somerton
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ilminster
100.0%
Somerton
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ilminster
347.2
Somerton
250.3
EPC Rating
Ilminster
68.4
Somerton
68.4
Median Income
Ilminster
£28,807
Somerton
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Ilminster is £325,338, which is 29% less than Somerton at £455,394. The most affordable entry point in Ilminster is a flat at £154,250, while in Somerton it is a flat at £237,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Somerton (£237,667 vs £154,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Somerton prices grew faster — 42% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Somerton (83 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 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 WestIlminster has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Somerton. Ilminster has 1 schools in total, while Somerton has 1.
Ilminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Ilminster | Somerton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ilminster offers faster average downloads at 347.2 Mbps, compared to 250.3 Mbps in Somerton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Ilminster and 95.9% in Somerton. Gigabit availability stands at 65.4% in Ilminster and 39.1% in Somerton.
Ilminster is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (347 vs 250 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 Somerton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Ilminster and £1,363 in Somerton. 57.9% of homes in Ilminster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Somerton.
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 Somerton. The median age is 47.3 in Ilminster and 47.3 in Somerton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Ilminster and 56.8% in Somerton. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Ilminster versus 67.6% in Somerton.
| Indicator | Ilminster | Somerton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,961 | 5,106 |
| 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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