Ilminster vs South Petherton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ilminster is about 23% cheaper on average. South Petherton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ilminster
£325,338
South Petherton
£424,111
Crime Rate
Ilminster
83.4
South Petherton
83.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ilminster
100.0%
South Petherton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ilminster
347.2
South Petherton
442
EPC Rating
Ilminster
68.4
South Petherton
68.4
Median Income
Ilminster
£28,807
South Petherton
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Ilminster is £325,338, which is 23% less than South Petherton at £424,111. The most affordable entry point in Ilminster is a flat at £154,250, while in South Petherton it is a terraced at £295,027.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in South Petherton (£608,646 vs £449,846).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, South Petherton prices grew faster — 30% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in South Petherton (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 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 Ilminster and South Petherton. Ilminster has 1 schools and South Petherton has 2 schools.
Ilminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
South Petherton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ilminster | South Petherton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
South Petherton offers faster average downloads at 442.0 Mbps, compared to 347.2 Mbps in Ilminster. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Ilminster and 94.5% in South Petherton. Gigabit availability stands at 65.4% in Ilminster and 86.9% in South Petherton.
South Petherton is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (442 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 South Petherton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Ilminster and £1,363 in South Petherton. 57.9% of homes in Ilminster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in South Petherton.
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 South Petherton. The median age is 47.3 in Ilminster and 47.3 in South Petherton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Ilminster and 56.8% in South Petherton. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Ilminster versus 67.6% in South Petherton.
| Indicator | Ilminster | South Petherton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,961 | 3,096 |
| 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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