Monkton Heathfield vs South Petherton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Monkton Heathfield is about 27% cheaper on average. Monkton Heathfield has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

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Monkton Heathfield

£308,030

South Petherton

£424,111

Crime Rate

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Monkton Heathfield

82.6

South Petherton

83.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Monkton Heathfield

50.0%

South Petherton

N/A

Avg Download Speed

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Monkton Heathfield

459.6

South Petherton

442

EPC Rating

Monkton Heathfield

68.4

South Petherton

68.4

Median Income

Monkton Heathfield

£28,807

South Petherton

£28,807

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in South West

Buyers will find Monkton Heathfield more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £308,030 versus £424,111 in South Petherton. The most affordable entry point in Monkton Heathfield is a flat at £183,750, while in South Petherton it is a terraced at £295,027.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in South Petherton (£608,646 vs £393,578).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, South Petherton prices grew faster — 30% vs 8%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in South West

With 82.6 offences per 1,000 people, Monkton Heathfield is the safer of the two – 1% lower than South Petherton's 83.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Monkton Heathfield 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 West

School quality data is not fully available for both Monkton Heathfield and South Petherton. Monkton Heathfield has 2 schools and South Petherton has 2 schools.

Monkton Heathfield School Inspection Breakdown

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

South Petherton School Inspection Breakdown

Metric	Monkton Heathfield	South Petherton
Total Schools	2	2
Primary	1	2
Secondary	1	0
% Top two bands	50%	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Monkton Heathfield enjoy 459.6 Mbps on average, while South Petherton lags behind at 442.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Monkton Heathfield and 94.5% in South Petherton. Gigabit availability stands at 90.8% in Monkton Heathfield and 86.9% in South Petherton.

Monkton Heathfield is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (460 vs 442 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Monkton Heathfield is band C (score 68.4), ahead of South Petherton's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Monkton Heathfield and £1,363 in South Petherton. 57.9% of homes in Monkton Heathfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in South 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 South Petherton has 3,096. Median household income is £28,807 in Monkton Heathfield and £28,807 in South Petherton. The median age is 47.3 in Monkton Heathfield and 47.3 in South Petherton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Monkton Heathfield and 56.8% in South Petherton.

Indicator	Monkton Heathfield	South Petherton
Population	3,909	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%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Monkton Heathfield and South Petherton?

Monkton Heathfield and South Petherton are approximately 12.5 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Monkton Heathfield or South Petherton?

Monkton Heathfield is cheaper, with an average house price of £308,030.

Is Monkton Heathfield or South Petherton safer?

Monkton Heathfield has the lower crime rate at 82.6 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Monkton Heathfield or South Petherton?

Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.

Which has faster broadband, Monkton Heathfield or South Petherton?

Monkton Heathfield has faster average broadband at 459.6 Mbps.

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