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Wiveliscombe & Milverton

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About

Wiveliscombe and Milverton are two small towns in Somerset, located near the eastern edge of Exmoor National Park. The area is characterised by rolling hills, farmland, and wooded valleys, with the River Tone flowing through the landscape. Both towns have historic origins, with Wiveliscombe dating back to Saxon times and Milverton featuring a mix of medieval and Georgian architecture. The local economy has traditionally been based on agriculture, though tourism and small businesses now play a significant role.

The area offers a range of walking routes, including sections of the Coleridge Way and the West Deane Way. Wiveliscombe has a brewery and a weekly market, while Milverton is known for its annual May Fair. Both towns have a strong sense of community, with local events and independent shops. The nearby Quantock Hills provide additional opportunities for outdoor activities, making the area popular with walkers and nature enthusiasts.

Area overview

On average Wiveliscombe & Milverton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wiveliscombe & Milverton is £45,800 per year. There are 4 schools in Wiveliscombe & Milverton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wiveliscombe & Milverton Population
5,756
Population density
66.1 per km²

Demographics

British
5,485
95.29%
Other White
130
2.26%
Irish
24
0.42%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
23
0.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
0.26%
Total population: 5,756

Housing

Owns outright
1,196
47.33%
Owns with a mortgage
614
24.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
330
13.06%
Social rents from council
227
8.98%
Other forms of private rent
73
2.89%
Total households: 2,527

Property prices in Wiveliscombe & Milverton

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Wiveliscombe & Milverton area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£450,000
Flats5£190,000
Semi-Detached6£285,000
Terraced27£235,000

10 years price trend in Wiveliscombe & Milverton

All postcodes in Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA42QR

Churchill Lane

TA210LG

Burrow Lane

TA41LD

Herons Lane

TA41LZ

Butts Way

TA41RB

Wood Street

TA42AF

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA42BS

Allenslade Close

TA42LL

Style Road

TA42LP

Church Street

TA42NE

Hartswell

TA42NS

Burges Lane

TA42TG

Jews Lane

TA210HL

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA210HX

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA210JL

Fisher's Hill

TA210JN

Bishop's Hill

TA42AW

Ridge Highway

TA41NH

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA41PS

Ashford Close

TA41QE

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA41RG

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA42LR

Church Street

TA42PA

Silver Street

TA42PS

New Road

TA43JT

Church Road

TA210HR

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA210HY

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA210LE

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA210RY

Watery Lane

TA41LP

High Street

TA42AR

Ridge Highway

TA41QD

Pix Lane

TA42DZ

Sandys Moor

TA42LN

Burges Lane

TA42UW

Blackwater Lane

TA43JY

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA210HH

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA210LJ

Pool Hill

TA41LA

Silver Street

TA41LJ

High Street

TA41NF

High Street

TA42BW

Luxton Way

TA42LH

Eastleigh Close

TA42SU

Jews Lane

TA42TE

West Road

TA42UG

Grant's Lane

TA43JX

Church Road

TA210HP

Bullock Field Hill

TA41NJ

Butts Way

TA42JW

Nordens Meadow

TA42LF

Northgate

TA42PD

Silver Street

TA42PR

Challick Lane

TA42SY

Challick Lane

TA42BH

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA41QF

Pix Lane

TA41QX

Wood Street

TA42JX

Croft Way

TA42LX

Mill Lane

TA42PH

Bollams Mead

TA42QA

Challick Lane

TA42UX

Billy Lane

TA42YA

Bishops Green

TA41JY

Creedwell Close

TA41NE

Butts Way

TA42AE

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA42BF

Croft Way

TA42QW

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA42TQ

Taunton Road

TA42US

Barn Close

TA42AX

Bibors Hill

TA42AT

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA41PR

Ashford Close

TA41PF

Rosebank Road

TA42AH

Road Hill

TA42LZ

Beech Tree Close

TA42TF

Croft Way

TA210HZ

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA210LQ

Rectory Road

TA41LH

Wood Street

TA41NG

Quakinghouse Lane

TA41QU

Wood Street

TA42BG

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA42PJ

Market Place

TA42QF

Little Wilscombe Lane

TA42SX

Challick Lane

TA42TD

West Road

TA42UL

Barn Close

TA42BA

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA41PW

Ashford Close

TA42AJ

Road Hill

TA42BL

Bicking's Close Lane

TA42JT

High Street

TA42LD

Greenway Lane

TA42TY

Tuckers Meadow

TA42PB

Silver Street

TA42DY

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA210RZ

Bullock Field Hill

TA41LW

High Street

TA42AA

Culverhay Lane
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.