Strong on safety, weaker on transport
This public area guide compares Ilminster in Somerset using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Ilminster a good place to live?
Ilminster may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Somerset below.
For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.
Ilminster at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Ilminster
Crime rate
Crime rate
11.07 per 1,000 people
Percentile
79th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Ilminster
House prices
Average sold price
£280,910
Percentile
46th percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Schools in Ilminster
Flood risk in Ilminster
Transport in Ilminster
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Ilminster a good place to live?
Ilminster may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Ilminster safe?
Ilminster ranks in the 79th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Ilminster?
The average sold price is £280,910, with house prices in the 46th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Ilminster?
Schools rank in the 32nd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Ilminster?
Nearby public profiles include Taunton South in Somerset and Yeovil West in Somerset.
