TA19 — ILMINSTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in TA19

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TA19 is £347,133, which is 7% below the Somerset average of £373,759.

Properties in TA19 cost 21.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in TA19 have fallen 10.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£474,101	207
Semi-detached	£294,212	154
Terraced	£243,855	164
Flat	£149,767	30
All types	£347,133	590

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in TA19

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 9.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TA19 has a crime rate well 89% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

4.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in TA19

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TA19 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Herne View Church of England Primary	Primary	Good	mi
Dillington House	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ashill Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Mary's & St Peter's Church School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Shepton Beauchamp Church School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

26,693

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in TA19 are 274.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

274.0 Mbps

Avg Download

49.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

65%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TA19 is collected by Taunton Council. The Band D rate is £1,640/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

TA19 — ILMINSTER

Area Summary

TA19 (ILMINSTER) offers above-average property prices (£347,133, 21% above national average), low crime (89% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (274 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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£290K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in TA19?

The average house price in TA19 (ILMINSTER) is £347,133, based on 590 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 21% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 10.9% over the past year.

Is TA19 a safe area to live?

Crime in TA19 is significantly below the national average (9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in TA19?

There are 6 schools in or near TA19. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in TA19?

Council tax in TA19 is collected by Taunton Council. The Band D rate is £1,640 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in TA19?

The average broadband download speed in TA19 is 274 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 87% of premises, ultrafast to 65%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in TA19 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in TA19 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 26,693.