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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Ilminster is £273,000 (around £295 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £223,750 and £426,875. There are 4 schools in Ilminster: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 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

Median price: £273,000
Price per sq ft: £295
Sales (last 12 months): 142
Typical range (middle 50%): £224K – £427K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £273,000 (about £295 per square foot) in Ilminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £2,600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ilminster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£470,000£350
Semi-Detached39£265,000£300
Terraced49£235,000£276
Flats8£168,500£258

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ilminster

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ilminster.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£376,000£100,000£204,000£171,000
2017£335,000£146,500£199,500£188,475
2018£350,000£127,250£220,000£182,500
2019£411,500£117,500£210,000£200,000
2020£400,000£184,500£230,000£217,500
2021£450,000£157,500£280,000£210,000
2022£535,000£165,000£262,000£229,575
2023£470,000£165,000£275,000£237,700
2024£450,000£165,000£270,000£251,500
2025£445,000£155,000£265,000£236,000
2026£471,250£220,000£280,000£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ilminster.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ilminster.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£196£206£202
2017£255£233£235£220
2018£257£227£246£209
2019£277£197£245£224
2020£276£239£250£248
2021£299£234£253£249
2022£343£220£284£269
2023£347£213£275£288
2024£321£252£283£274
2025£323£228£294£257
2026£341£280£300£280
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ilminster.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.