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About

Ilminster ward encompasses the historic market town of Ilminster itself, along with several surrounding villages and hamlets in the rural South Somerset district. The area is characterised by a mix of agricultural land, wooded valleys, and the settlements along the A303 corridor. The town centre retains a traditional layout with independent shops and local services centred around its minster church.

The physical geography is defined by the River Isle, which flows through the town, and the surrounding ridges of the Blackdown Hills. A notable local feature is the Dillington Estate, which includes a historic house and extensive grounds used for educational and cultural purposes. The ward's economy combines light industry on its outskirts with a strong base in farming and community-focused retail in the town.

Area overview

On average Ilminster has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ilminster is £51,627 per year. There are 5 schools in Ilminster: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ilminster is home to around 10,480 people, with a population density of about 124.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ilminster Population
10,480
Population density
124.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.05(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.58(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.58(-29%)
Other theft
3.15(-44%)
Public order
3.05(-53%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,040
95.8%
Other White
163
1.56%
Irish
50
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.33%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
30
0.29%
Total population: 10,480

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,801
31.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,517
17.14%
No qualifications
1,469
16.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,259
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
949
10.72%
Total 16+ residents: 8,850

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,222
46.56%
Owns with a mortgage
1,235
25.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
601
12.59%
Other social rented
461
9.66%
Other forms of private rent
112
2.35%
Total households: 4,772

Property prices in Ilminster

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £260,500 in Ilminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ilminster in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ilminster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached40£470,000£3,765
Flats11£155,000£2,600
Semi-Detached37£255,000£3,212
Terraced46£235,000£2,778

10 years median price trend in Ilminster

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ilminster.

All postcodes in Ilminster

TA204AN

Gaylard's Lane

TA204AW

Dons Close

TA199QE

Ewell Close

TA199RA

The Pound

TA199FU

Whaites Drive

TA204JS

Whatley

TA204HY

Church Street

TA204JN

Bakersfield

TA190EX

Orchard Vale

TA204ER

Ilminster

TA199FD

Church Court

TA199AQ

The Heights

TA199LN

Hare Lane

TA190RZ

Donyatt Hill

TA190WW

East Street

TA190BP

George Maher Court

TA204EP

Colham Lane

TA199AJ

Higher Beacon

TA190SD

Watery Lane

TA204BX

Higher Kingstonwell

TA199AY

Station Road

TA190PR

Dowlish Lane

TA190AX

Butts

TA204BT

Kingston Well Lane

TA204BG

Cricket Lane

TA190RG

Church Street

TA190RH

Church Street

TA204JH

Western Way

TA199BW

Summerlands Park Drive

TA190PE

New Buildings

TA199LH

Hastings Cross

TA190AY

Butts

TA190EB

Greendale

TA190RU

Rectory Cottages

TA199RG

Broadway Road

TA199SP

Westerly Court

TA204HS

New Road

TA204BE

Cricket Lane

TA199JT

Tanyard

TA190EH

The Cross

TA199AG

New Road

TA199DY

Ilminster

TA199RW

St Peters Close

TA199DB

Adams Meadow

TA199AE

New Road

TA199GA

Ilminster

TA190JA

Bay Hill

TA190FB

Blackdown View

TA190BQ

Ditton Street

TA204DQ

New Lane

TA199SE

Broadoak

TA204AX

Woodhouse Lane

TA190BY

Little Lester

TA199FL

Higher Meadow

TA199LR

Hastings Cross

TA190NZ

Apple Close

TA204DH

Limekiln Lane

TA199RY

Lamparts Way

TA190BX

Heron Way

TA190PL

Cricket Lane

TA190HG

The Mead

TA190AS

Market Place

TA204BQ

School House Lane

TA199GB

Canal Way

TA190RR

Pound Lane

TA204AD

Crewkerne Road

TA190HT

Fortnum Place

TA190NX

Church Path

TA199DL

Canal Way

TA204JW

Church Street

TA204AB

Tolley's Lane

TA204HT

New Road

TA190BN

Shudrick Lane

TA199SA

Paulls Lane

TA204BY

Colham Lane

TA190NU

Kingstone Cross

TA199DR

Lower Meadow

TA190DD

Silver Street

TA199BT

Summerlands Park Avenue

TA199DN

Station Road

TA204AY

Knowle Lane

TA190EF

Abbots Close

TA204EJ

Limekiln Lane

TA204BD

Ilminster

TA199DP

Lower Meadow

TA204BZ

Manor Farm Cottages

TA199SQ

Slades Orchard

TA199RF

Broadway Road

TA203DA

Knowle Lane

TA199AW

High Street

TA199QX

Trotts Lane

TA199BP

Summerlands Park Close

TA190EZ

The Mead

TA204HU

Church Street

TA190BD

Blackdown View

TA199EQ

Back Lane

TA204HX

Church Street

TA199FQ

Orchard Court

TA190EA

Ladymeade

TA190DY

Berrymans Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.