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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

TA41RD

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA42QB

Challick Lane

TA42TH

Taunton Road

TA42TN

Castle Lane

TA210HU

Pool Hill

TA210LZ

Gipsy Lane

TA42AU

New Road

TA42PW

Old Brewery Road

TA210JW

Fisher's Hill

TA210LF

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA210RT

Carrier's Lane

TA41JZ

Creedwell Close

TA41PG

Meadows Way

TA41QS

Wood Street

TA42NZ

Kingsmead Close

TA42RH

Billy Lane

TA210JB

Burrow Lane

TA41NL

Stone Hill Lane

TA41NR

Burn Hill

TA42PZ

Newhouse Lane

TA42UD

North Street

TA210HS

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA41HU

Colesmore

TA41LS

Creedwell Close

TA41PA

Jubilee Gardens

TA41PT

Burgage Lane

TA41PU

Huntash Lane

TA42HL

Jews Lane

TA42QD

Challick Lane

TA42UB

North Street

TA41PY

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA210HW

Bullock Field Hill

TA210JX

Fisher's Hill

TA41JU

Creedwell Close

TA41LE

Turnpike

TA41LF

Huntash Lane

TA41PX

Huntash Lane

TA42DU

Croft Way

TA42PE

Beech Tree Close

TA42PP

Hauling Way

TA42QQ

Churchill Lane

TA42RE

Old Brewery Road

TA42RL

Castle Lane

TA42RN

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA42YB

Coopers Heights

TA43JW

Gipsy Lane

TA42BD

Bibors Hill

TA42AS

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA210ES

Bullock Field Hill

TA210JR

Piley Lane

TA42BU

Jews Lane

TA42JR

West Street

TA42NA

Russell's

TA42RQ

Ridge Hill

TA42UQ

Grant's Lane

TA43JP

Gipsy Lane

TA42AZ

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA210JJ

Bishop's Hill

TA210SA

Piley Lane

TA41JW

Sand Street

TA42FB

Bishops Green

TA42LQ

Market Place

TA42LY

Mill Lane

TA42QS

Old Way

TA42RJ

Castle Lane

TA210JD

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA41LQ

Mill Lane

TA41LB

Silver Street

TA41LL

High Street

TA41NW

Butts Way

TA41PL

Bartletts Lane

TA41QY

Wood Street

TA42BT

Dixon Close

TA42NP

Burges Lane

TA42UE

Allenslade Close

TA43JU

Church Road

TA41PJ

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA42BJ

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA42EU

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA42LA

North Street

TA42LG

Northgate

TA42NJ

Ridge Hill

TA42QT

Old Way

TA42SZ

Challick Lane

TA42AP

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA41PQ

Wiveliscombe & Milverton

TA42NU

Burges Close

TA42UT

Whitefield Rocks

TA210HJ

Ham Hill

TA210RX

Bullock Field Hill

TA42AN

Road Hill

TA42JP

Croft Way

TA42NH

Church Street

TA42PT

Bibors Hill

TA42PX

Old Way

TA42UU

Deepleigh Lane

TA43JR

Dean Lane
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.