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Monkton Heathfield vs North Petherton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Monkton Heathfield offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Monkton Heathfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, North Petherton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Monkton Heathfield

£308,030

North Petherton

£328,920

Crime Rate

Monkton Heathfield

82.6

North Petherton

83.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Monkton Heathfield

50.0%

North Petherton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Monkton Heathfield

459.6

North Petherton

444.8

EPC Rating

Monkton Heathfield

68.4

North Petherton

68.4

Median Income

Monkton Heathfield

£28,807

North Petherton

£28,807

Buyers will find Monkton Heathfield more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £308,030 versus £328,920 in North Petherton. The most affordable entry point in Monkton Heathfield is a flat at £183,750, while in North Petherton it is a flat at £104,042.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 77% pricier in Monkton Heathfield (£183,750 vs £104,042).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, North Petherton prices grew faster — 52% vs 8%.

Crime is lower in Monkton Heathfield (82.6 per 1,000) compared to North Petherton (83 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Monkton Heathfield is violent-crime, while in North Petherton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours North Petherton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Monkton Heathfield.

Monkton Heathfield School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

North Petherton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricMonkton HeathfieldNorth Petherton
Total Schools21
Primary11
Secondary10
% Top two bands50%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Monkton Heathfield enjoy 459.6 Mbps on average, while North Petherton lags behind at 444.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Monkton Heathfield and 98.4% in North Petherton. Gigabit availability stands at 90.8% in Monkton Heathfield and 86.7% in North Petherton.

Monkton Heathfield is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (460 vs 445 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Monkton Heathfield is band C (score 68.4), ahead of North Petherton's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Monkton Heathfield and £1,363 in North Petherton. 57.9% of homes in Monkton Heathfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in North Petherton.

Monkton Heathfield has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Monkton Heathfield has a population of 3,909 while North Petherton has 3,180. Median household income is £28,807 in Monkton Heathfield and £28,807 in North Petherton. The median age is 47.3 in Monkton Heathfield and 47.3 in North Petherton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Monkton Heathfield and 56.8% in North Petherton.

IndicatorMonkton HeathfieldNorth Petherton
Population3,9093,180
Median Age47.347.3
Median Household Income£28,807£28,807
Employment Rate56.8%56.8%
Owner Occupied67.6%67.6%
Degree-Level Qualified30.5%30.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Monkton Heathfield and North Petherton?
Monkton Heathfield and North Petherton are approximately 4.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Monkton Heathfield or North Petherton?
Monkton Heathfield is cheaper, with an average house price of £308,030.
Is Monkton Heathfield or North Petherton safer?
Monkton Heathfield has the lower crime rate at 82.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Monkton Heathfield or North Petherton?
North Petherton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Monkton Heathfield or North Petherton?
Monkton Heathfield has faster average broadband at 459.6 Mbps.

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