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North Petherton vs South Petherton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in North Petherton is about 22% cheaper on average. North Petherton has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

North Petherton

£328,920

South Petherton

£424,111

Crime Rate

North Petherton

83.0

South Petherton

83.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

North Petherton

100.0%

South Petherton

N/A

Avg Download Speed

North Petherton

444.8

South Petherton

442

EPC Rating

North Petherton

68.4

South Petherton

68.4

Median Income

North Petherton

£28,807

South Petherton

£28,807

The average house price in North Petherton is £328,920, which is 22% less than South Petherton at £424,111. The most affordable entry point in North Petherton is a flat at £104,042, while in South Petherton it is a terraced at £295,027.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 33% pricier in South Petherton (£608,646 vs £407,813).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, North Petherton prices grew faster — 52% vs 30%.

Crime is lower in North Petherton (83 per 1,000) compared to South Petherton (83.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in North Petherton 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.

School quality data is not fully available for both North Petherton and South Petherton. North Petherton has 1 schools and South Petherton has 2 schools.

North Petherton School Inspection Breakdown

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

South Petherton School Inspection Breakdown

MetricNorth PethertonSouth Petherton
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

North Petherton offers faster average downloads at 444.8 Mbps, compared to 442.0 Mbps in South Petherton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in North Petherton and 94.5% in South Petherton. Gigabit availability stands at 86.7% in North Petherton and 86.9% in South Petherton.

North Petherton is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (445 vs 442 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 South Petherton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in North Petherton and £1,363 in South Petherton. 57.9% of homes in North Petherton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in South Petherton.

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 South Petherton. The median age is 47.3 in North Petherton and 47.3 in South Petherton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in North Petherton and 56.8% in South Petherton. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in North Petherton versus 67.6% in South Petherton.

IndicatorNorth PethertonSouth Petherton
Population3,1803,096
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 South Petherton?
North Petherton and South Petherton are approximately 13.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, North Petherton or South Petherton?
North Petherton is cheaper, with an average house price of £328,920.
Is North Petherton or South Petherton safer?
North Petherton has the lower crime rate at 83 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, North Petherton or South Petherton?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, North Petherton or South Petherton?
North Petherton has faster average broadband at 444.8 Mbps.

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