Langport vs South Petherton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Langport is about 7% cheaper on average. Langport has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Langport
£394,242
South Petherton
£424,111
Crime Rate
Langport
83.0
South Petherton
83.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Langport
50.0%
South Petherton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Langport
93.6
South Petherton
442
EPC Rating
Langport
68.4
South Petherton
68.4
Median Income
Langport
£28,807
South Petherton
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Langport more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £394,242 versus £424,111 in South Petherton. The most affordable entry point in Langport is a flat at £136,775, while in South Petherton it is a terraced at £295,027.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in South Petherton (£608,646 vs £503,815).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Langport prices grew faster — 44% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 83 offences per 1,000 people, Langport is the safer of the two – 0% lower than South Petherton's 83.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Langport 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 Langport and South Petherton. Langport has 2 schools and South Petherton has 2 schools.
Langport School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
South Petherton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Langport | South Petherton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in South Petherton enjoy 442.0 Mbps on average, while Langport lags behind at 93.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.2% of premises in Langport and 94.5% in South Petherton. Gigabit availability stands at 6.4% in Langport and 86.9% in South Petherton.
South Petherton is the faster of the two by 372% on average download speed (442 vs 94 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Langport is band C (score 68.4), ahead of South Petherton's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Langport and £1,363 in South Petherton. 57.9% of homes in Langport have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in South Petherton.
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 South Petherton has 3,096. Median household income is £28,807 in Langport and £28,807 in South Petherton. The median age is 47.3 in Langport and 47.3 in South Petherton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Langport and 56.8% in South Petherton.
| Indicator | Langport | South Petherton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,578 | 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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