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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

TA190DS

Silver Street

TA199NT

Windmill Hill

TA199PH

Whaites Drive

TA199LX

Copse Lane

TA199FF

Jordans Road

TA204EH

Limekiln Lane

TA204DF

Swan Down

TA190HA

Aplins Close

TA199LS

Southtown

TA199LF

Cad Road

TA204HZ

Church Street

TA190DJ

Silver Street

TA204EA

High Street

TA199NS

Windmill Hill

TA190HN

Walrond Court

TA199NB

Windmill Hill Lane

TA204AL

Paintmoor Lane

TA199NR

Wood Road

TA204JA

Back Street

Data Sources

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