Norton Fitzwarren vs Wellington (Somerset)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Norton Fitzwarren is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 7% lower. Wellington (somerset) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Norton Fitzwarren edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Norton Fitzwarren
£264,130
Wellington (Somerset)
£283,756
Crime Rate
Norton Fitzwarren
83.3
Wellington (Somerset)
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Norton Fitzwarren
100.0%
Wellington (Somerset)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Norton Fitzwarren
459.6
Wellington (Somerset)
358.1
EPC Rating
Norton Fitzwarren
68.4
Wellington (Somerset)
68.4
Median Income
Norton Fitzwarren
£28,807
Wellington (Somerset)
£28,979
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Wellington (somerset) commands an average of £283,756, compared with £264,130 in Norton Fitzwarren – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Norton Fitzwarren is a flat at £149,071, while in Wellington (somerset) it is a flat at £124,822.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Norton Fitzwarren (£149,071 vs £124,822).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Norton Fitzwarren prices grew faster — 41% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWellington (somerset) has a crime rate of 83 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Norton Fitzwarren at 83.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Norton Fitzwarren is violent-crime, while in Wellington (somerset) 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 WestFamilies may prefer Norton Fitzwarren, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Wellington (somerset). There are 1 schools in Norton Fitzwarren and 5 in Wellington (somerset).
Norton Fitzwarren School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wellington (Somerset) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Norton Fitzwarren | Wellington (Somerset) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 459.6 Mbps in Norton Fitzwarren and 358.1 Mbps in Wellington (somerset). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Norton Fitzwarren and 80.6% in Wellington (somerset). Gigabit availability stands at 90.8% in Norton Fitzwarren and 68.4% in Wellington (somerset).
Norton Fitzwarren is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (460 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Norton Fitzwarren leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.4 (C), while Wellington (somerset) averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Norton Fitzwarren and £1,377 in Wellington (somerset). 57.9% of homes in Norton Fitzwarren have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Wellington (somerset).
Norton Fitzwarren has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,979 in Wellington (somerset) and £28,807 in Norton Fitzwarren. The median age is 47.3 in Norton Fitzwarren and 47.3 in Wellington (somerset). Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Norton Fitzwarren versus 67.6% in Wellington (somerset). Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Norton Fitzwarren and 57.2% in Wellington (somerset).
| Indicator | Norton Fitzwarren | Wellington (Somerset) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,770 | 13,815 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £28,979 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 30.6% |
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