Martock vs South Petherton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Martock offers lower property prices by roughly 24%. South Petherton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Martock
£320,543
South Petherton
£424,111
Crime Rate
Martock
83.6
South Petherton
83.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Martock
100.0%
South Petherton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Martock
361.9
South Petherton
442
EPC Rating
Martock
68.4
South Petherton
68.4
Median Income
Martock
£28,807
South Petherton
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Martock is £320,543, which is 24% less than South Petherton at £424,111. The most affordable entry point in Martock is a flat at £131,125, while in South Petherton it is a terraced at £295,027.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in South Petherton (£608,646 vs £485,185).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Martock prices grew faster — 37% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 83.3 offences per 1,000 people, South Petherton is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Martock's 83.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Martock 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 Martock and South Petherton. Martock has 1 schools and South Petherton has 2 schools.
Martock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
South Petherton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Martock | South Petherton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
South Petherton offers faster average downloads at 442.0 Mbps, compared to 361.9 Mbps in Martock. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.9% of premises in Martock and 94.5% in South Petherton. Gigabit availability stands at 68.4% in Martock and 86.9% in South Petherton.
South Petherton is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (442 vs 362 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Martock are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.4 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in South Petherton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Martock and £1,363 in South Petherton. 57.9% of homes in Martock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in South Petherton.
Martock 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 Martock and £28,807 in South Petherton. The median age is 47.3 in Martock and 47.3 in South Petherton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Martock and 56.8% in South Petherton. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Martock versus 67.6% in South Petherton.
| Indicator | Martock | South Petherton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,079 | 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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