Langport vs Taunton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Taunton is about 19% cheaper on average. Langport has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Taunton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Langport
£394,242
Taunton
£332,197
Crime Rate
Langport
83.0
Taunton
83.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Langport
50.0%
Taunton
93.3%
Avg Download Speed
Langport
93.6
Taunton
483
EPC Rating
Langport
68.4
Taunton
68.4
Median Income
Langport
£28,807
Taunton
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Taunton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £332,197 versus £394,242 in Langport. The most affordable entry point in Langport is a flat at £136,775, while in Taunton it is a flat at £153,118.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 13% pricier in Langport (£321,808 vs £284,272).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Langport prices grew faster — 44% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 83 offences per 1,000 people, Langport is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Taunton's 83.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Langport 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 WestSchool quality favours Taunton: 93.3% 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.
Taunton School Inspection Breakdown
93.3% of 19 schools (16 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Langport | Taunton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 19 |
| Primary | 1 | 16 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 93.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Taunton enjoy 483.0 Mbps on average, while Langport lags behind at 93.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.2% of premises in Langport and 99.6% in Taunton. Gigabit availability stands at 6.4% in Langport and 95.3% in Taunton.
Taunton is the faster of the two by 416% on average download speed (483 vs 94 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Langport is band C (score 68.4), ahead of Taunton's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Langport and £1,363 in Taunton. 57.9% of homes in Langport have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Taunton.
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 Taunton has 61,667. Median household income is £28,807 in Langport and £28,807 in Taunton. The median age is 47.3 in Langport and 47.3 in Taunton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Langport and 56.8% in Taunton.
| Indicator | Langport | Taunton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,578 | 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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