Martock vs Milborne Port
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Milborne Port wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Milborne Port has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Martock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Martock
£320,543
Milborne Port
£298,574
Crime Rate
Martock
83.6
Milborne Port
82.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Martock
100.0%
Milborne Port
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Martock
361.9
Milborne Port
341.1
EPC Rating
Martock
68.4
Milborne Port
68.4
Median Income
Martock
£28,807
Milborne Port
£28,987
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £298,574, Milborne Port undercuts Martock (£320,543) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Martock is a flat at £131,125, while in Milborne Port it is a flat at £141,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Martock (£485,185 vs £385,781).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Martock prices grew faster — 37% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Milborne Port experience less crime overall, with a rate of 82.9 per 1,000 versus 83.6 per 1,000 in Martock. The most common crime category in Martock is violent-crime, while in Milborne Port 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 WestOf the 1 schools in Martock, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Milborne Port, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Martock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Milborne Port School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Martock | Milborne Port |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Martock averages 361.9 Mbps – ahead of Milborne Port's 341.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.9% of premises in Martock and 93.2% in Milborne Port. Gigabit availability stands at 68.4% in Martock and 63.1% in Milborne Port.
Martock is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (362 vs 341 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Martock, scoring 68.4 on average (band C) compared to 68.4 (band C) in Milborne Port. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Martock and £1,366 in Milborne Port. 57.9% of homes in Martock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Milborne Port.
Martock has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,987.4 in Milborne Port and £28,807 in Martock. The median age is 47.3 in Martock and 48.1 in Milborne Port. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Martock and 55.8% in Milborne Port. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Martock versus 68.1% in Milborne Port. Martock has a population of 4,079 and Milborne Port has 3,207.
| Indicator | Martock | Milborne Port |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,079 | 3,207 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £28,987.4 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 30.7% |
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