TA19 covers Ilminster and surrounding areas in Somerset. Over the past five years, property prices have appreciated at 1.9% compound annual growth, substantially below the national average, while rental yields have grown at 5.5% annually, suggesting stronger demand from tenants relative to capital appreciation. The district scores 38.5 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the average category at the 3rd percentile nationally. The area remains in a latent gentrification stage, indicating limited visible signs of development or demographic shift at present. These characteristics suggest a rental-focused market with modest capital growth, typical of more peripheral locations in South West England.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
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What's changing in Ilminster · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 2.8 points this month to 36/100, driven mainly by demand.
39 planning applications submitted in TA19 over the last six months.
Ilminster (TA19) common questions
Is Ilminster up and coming?
Ilminster (TA19) has a trajectory score of 36/100 (Average), placing it in the top 99% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 10.4 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Ilminster safe?
Ilminster has a safety score of 15/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Ilminster?
The average property price in Ilminster (TA19) is £279k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Ilminster?
The median monthly rent in Ilminster (TA19) is £969 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Ilminster?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Chard (TA20), Hinton St George (TA17), South Petherton (TA13), Merriott (TA16), Crewkerne (TA18). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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