Milborne Port vs Somerton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Milborne Port is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% lower. Milborne Port has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Milborne Port edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Milborne Port
£298,574
Somerton
£455,394
Crime Rate
Milborne Port
82.9
Somerton
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Milborne Port
100.0%
Somerton
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Milborne Port
341.1
Somerton
250.3
EPC Rating
Milborne Port
68.4
Somerton
68.4
Median Income
Milborne Port
£28,987
Somerton
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Somerton commands an average of £455,394, compared with £298,574 in Milborne Port – a difference of 34%. The most affordable entry point in Milborne Port is a flat at £141,000, while in Somerton it is a flat at £237,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Somerton (£237,667 vs £141,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Somerton prices grew faster — 42% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestMilborne Port has a crime rate of 82.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Somerton at 83 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Milborne Port is violent-crime, while in Somerton 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 WestFamilies may prefer Milborne Port, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 0% in Somerton. There are 1 schools in Milborne Port and 1 in Somerton.
Milborne Port School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Somerton School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Milborne Port | Somerton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 341.1 Mbps in Milborne Port and 250.3 Mbps in Somerton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Milborne Port and 95.9% in Somerton. Gigabit availability stands at 63.1% in Milborne Port and 39.1% in Somerton.
Milborne Port is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (341 vs 250 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Milborne Port leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.4 (C), while Somerton averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,366 in Milborne Port and £1,363 in Somerton. 57.5% of homes in Milborne Port have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Somerton.
Somerton 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 Somerton. The median age is 48.1 in Milborne Port and 47.3 in Somerton. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Milborne Port versus 67.6% in Somerton. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Milborne Port and 56.8% in Somerton.
| Indicator | Milborne Port | Somerton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,207 | 5,106 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,987.4 | £28,807 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 30.5% |
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