Langport vs Martock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Martock offers lower property prices by roughly 23%. Langport has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Martock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Langport
£394,242
Martock
£320,543
Crime Rate
Langport
83.0
Martock
83.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Langport
50.0%
Martock
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Langport
93.6
Martock
361.9
EPC Rating
Langport
68.4
Martock
68.4
Median Income
Langport
£28,807
Martock
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Martock more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £320,543 versus £394,242 in Langport. The most affordable entry point in Langport is a flat at £136,775, while in Martock it is a flat at £131,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 8% pricier in Langport (£253,700 vs £234,727).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Langport prices grew faster — 44% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 83 offences per 1,000 people, Langport is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Martock's 83.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Langport 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 WestSchool quality favours Martock: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Langport.
Langport School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Langport | Martock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Martock enjoy 361.9 Mbps on average, while Langport lags behind at 93.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.2% of premises in Langport and 91.9% in Martock. Gigabit availability stands at 6.4% in Langport and 68.4% in Martock.
Martock is the faster of the two by 287% on average download speed (362 vs 94 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Langport is band C (score 68.4), ahead of Martock's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Langport and £1,363 in Martock. 57.9% of homes in Langport have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Martock.
Langport has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Langport has a population of 3,578 while Martock has 4,079. Median household income is £28,807 in Langport and £28,807 in Martock. The median age is 47.3 in Langport and 47.3 in Martock. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Langport and 56.8% in Martock.
| Indicator | Langport | Martock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,578 | 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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