Milborne Port vs Yeovil
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Yeovil offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. 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
Yeovil
£281,473
Crime Rate
Milborne Port
82.9
Yeovil
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Milborne Port
100.0%
Yeovil
91.7%
Avg Download Speed
Milborne Port
341.1
Yeovil
494.4
EPC Rating
Milborne Port
68.4
Yeovil
68.4
Median Income
Milborne Port
£28,987
Yeovil
£28,987
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Yeovil is £281,473, which is 6% less than Milborne Port at £298,574. The most affordable entry point in Milborne Port is a flat at £141,000, while in Yeovil it is a flat at £122,142.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Milborne Port (£253,605 vs £207,908).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Yeovil prices grew faster — 27% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Milborne Port (82.9 per 1,000) compared to Yeovil (83 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Milborne Port is violent-crime, while in Yeovil 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 WestMilborne Port has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 91.7% in Yeovil. Milborne Port has 1 schools in total, while Yeovil has 16.
Milborne Port School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Yeovil School Inspection Breakdown
91.7% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Milborne Port | Yeovil |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 16 |
| Primary | 1 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 91.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Yeovil offers faster average downloads at 494.4 Mbps, compared to 341.1 Mbps in Milborne Port. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Milborne Port and 99.9% in Yeovil. Gigabit availability stands at 63.1% in Milborne Port and 98.7% in Yeovil.
Yeovil is the faster of the two by 45% on average download speed (494 vs 341 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Milborne Port are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.4 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Yeovil. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,366 in Milborne Port and £1,366 in Yeovil. 57.5% of homes in Milborne Port have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Yeovil.
Milborne Port has more energy-efficient housing — 57.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,987.4 in Milborne Port and £28,987.4 in Yeovil. The median age is 48.1 in Milborne Port and 48.1 in Yeovil. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Milborne Port and 55.8% in Yeovil. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Milborne Port versus 68.1% in Yeovil.
| Indicator | Milborne Port | Yeovil |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,207 | 50,170 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,987.4 | £28,987.4 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 30.7% |
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