South Petherton vs Taunton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Taunton is about 28% cheaper on average. Taunton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
South Petherton
£424,111
Taunton
£332,197
Crime Rate
South Petherton
83.3
Taunton
83.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
South Petherton
N/A
Taunton
93.3%
Avg Download Speed
South Petherton
442
Taunton
483
EPC Rating
South Petherton
68.4
Taunton
68.4
Median Income
South Petherton
£28,807
Taunton
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Taunton is £332,197, which is 28% less than South Petherton at £424,111. The most affordable entry point in South Petherton is a terraced at £295,027, while in Taunton it is a flat at £153,118.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in South Petherton (£608,646 vs £464,933).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Taunton prices grew faster — 33% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 83.1 offences per 1,000 people, Taunton is the safer of the two – 0% lower than South Petherton's 83.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in South Petherton is violent-crime, while in Taunton 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 WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both South Petherton and Taunton. South Petherton has 2 schools and Taunton has 19 schools.
South Petherton School Inspection Breakdown
Taunton School Inspection Breakdown
93.3% of 19 schools (16 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | South Petherton | Taunton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 19 |
| Primary | 2 | 16 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 93.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Taunton offers faster average downloads at 483.0 Mbps, compared to 442.0 Mbps in South Petherton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in South Petherton and 99.6% in Taunton. Gigabit availability stands at 86.9% in South Petherton and 95.3% in Taunton.
Taunton is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (483 vs 442 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in South Petherton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.4 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Taunton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in South Petherton and £1,363 in Taunton. 57.9% of homes in South Petherton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Taunton.
South 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 South Petherton and £28,807 in Taunton. The median age is 47.3 in South Petherton and 47.3 in Taunton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in South Petherton and 56.8% in Taunton. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in South Petherton versus 67.6% in Taunton.
| Indicator | South Petherton | Taunton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,096 | 61,667 |
| 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% |
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