Ilminster vs Taunton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ilminster is about 2% cheaper on average. Taunton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ilminster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ilminster
£325,338
Taunton
£332,197
Crime Rate
Ilminster
83.4
Taunton
83.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ilminster
100.0%
Taunton
93.3%
Avg Download Speed
Ilminster
347.2
Taunton
483
EPC Rating
Ilminster
68.4
Taunton
68.4
Median Income
Ilminster
£28,807
Taunton
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Ilminster is £325,338, which is 2% less than Taunton at £332,197. The most affordable entry point in Ilminster is a flat at £154,250, while in Taunton it is a flat at £153,118.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 3% pricier in Taunton (£464,933 vs £449,846).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Taunton prices grew faster — 33% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Taunton (83.1 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 Taunton 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 93.3% in Taunton. Ilminster has 1 schools in total, while Taunton has 19.
Ilminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Taunton School Inspection Breakdown
93.3% of 19 schools (16 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ilminster | Taunton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 19 |
| Primary | 1 | 16 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 93.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Taunton offers faster average downloads at 483.0 Mbps, compared to 347.2 Mbps in Ilminster. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Ilminster and 99.6% in Taunton. Gigabit availability stands at 65.4% in Ilminster and 95.3% in Taunton.
Taunton is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (483 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 Taunton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Ilminster and £1,363 in Taunton. 57.9% of homes in Ilminster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Taunton.
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 Taunton. The median age is 47.3 in Ilminster and 47.3 in Taunton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Ilminster and 56.8% in Taunton. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Ilminster versus 67.6% in Taunton.
| Indicator | Ilminster | Taunton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,961 | 61,667 |
| 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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