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Milborne Port vs Somerton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Milborne 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.

Families 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.

MetricMilborne PortSomerton
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorMilborne PortSomerton
Population3,2075,106
Median Age48.147.3
Median Household Income£28,987.4£28,807
Employment Rate55.8%56.8%
Owner Occupied68.1%67.6%
Degree-Level Qualified30.7%30.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Milborne Port and Somerton?
Milborne Port and Somerton are approximately 13.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Milborne Port or Somerton?
Milborne Port is cheaper, with an average house price of £298,574.
Is Milborne Port or Somerton safer?
Milborne Port has the lower crime rate at 82.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Milborne Port or Somerton?
Milborne Port has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Milborne Port or Somerton?
Milborne Port has faster average broadband at 341.1 Mbps.

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