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North Petherton vs Somerton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in North Petherton is about 28% cheaper on average. North Petherton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, North Petherton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

North Petherton

£328,920

Somerton

£455,394

Crime Rate

North Petherton

83.0

Somerton

83.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

North Petherton

100.0%

Somerton

0.0%

Avg Download Speed

North Petherton

444.8

Somerton

250.3

EPC Rating

North Petherton

68.4

Somerton

68.4

Median Income

North Petherton

£28,807

Somerton

£28,807

The average house price in North Petherton is £328,920, which is 28% less than Somerton at £455,394. The most affordable entry point in North Petherton is a flat at £104,042, while in Somerton it is a flat at £237,667.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 56% pricier in Somerton (£237,667 vs £104,042).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, North Petherton prices grew faster — 52% vs 42%.

With 83 offences per 1,000 people, North Petherton is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Somerton's 83 per 1,000. The most common crime category in North Petherton 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.

North Petherton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Somerton. North Petherton has 1 schools in total, while Somerton has 1.

North Petherton 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.

MetricNorth PethertonSomerton
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%0%

Broadband & Connectivity

North Petherton offers faster average downloads at 444.8 Mbps, compared to 250.3 Mbps in Somerton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in North Petherton and 95.9% in Somerton. Gigabit availability stands at 86.7% in North Petherton and 39.1% in Somerton.

North Petherton is the faster of the two by 78% on average download speed (445 vs 250 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in North Petherton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.4 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Somerton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in North Petherton and £1,363 in Somerton. 57.9% of homes in North Petherton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Somerton.

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

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,807 in North Petherton and £28,807 in Somerton. The median age is 47.3 in North Petherton and 47.3 in Somerton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in North Petherton and 56.8% in Somerton. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in North Petherton versus 67.6% in Somerton.

IndicatorNorth PethertonSomerton
Population3,1805,106
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%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are North Petherton and Somerton?
North Petherton and Somerton are approximately 12.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, North Petherton or Somerton?
North Petherton is cheaper, with an average house price of £328,920.
Is North Petherton or Somerton safer?
North Petherton has the lower crime rate at 83 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, North Petherton or Somerton?
North Petherton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, North Petherton or Somerton?
North Petherton has faster average broadband at 444.8 Mbps.

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