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Ilminster, United Kingdom
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Ilminster is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,808. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ilminster
Ilminster is a market town and civil parish in Somerset, England, with a population of 5,808. Bypassed in 1988, the town now lies just east of the junction of the A303 and the A358. The parish includes the hamlet of Sea.
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| Population | 5,808 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.9268°, -2.9101° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.3 inches (973 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.3 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,074 |
| Median Age | 47.0 years |
About Ilminster
Ilminster is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,808. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ilminster vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Ilminster vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,074 |
| 39% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,074 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $886 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 529 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $354,599 |
| 26% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,152 |
| 1% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 2,323 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 1,596.6 sq mi (4,135.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9268°N, 2.9101°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 48 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Ilminster has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (2.3").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,596.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Ilminster
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne View Church of England Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Herne View Church of England Primary | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ilminster
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rage FM | drum and bass, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Weymouth Rocks (Medium Bitrate) | punk, rock | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Sid Valley Radio | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Abbey104 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Wimborne | community radio station | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Ninesprings | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe | community radio, somerset | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Somervalley fm | community radio, local station | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 100% Whatever Westcountry | - | MP3 | |
| Wave Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ilminster
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axe Valley Heritage Museum | ||||
| Axminster Museum | ||||
| Beaminster Museum | ||||
| Brick & Tile Museum | ||||
| Bridport Museum | ||||
| Chard Museum | ||||
| Colyton Heritage Centre | ||||
| County Classics Motor Museum | ||||
| Crewkerne Museum | ||||
| Dinosaurland Fossil Museum | ||||
| Glastonbury Abbey | ||||
| Glastonbury Tribunal | ||||
| Ilchester Museum | ||||
| Lyme Regis Museum | ||||
| Montacute TV Radio & Toy Museum | ||||
| Motoring Memories | ||||
| Museum of Somerset | ||||
| Nether Stowey Library | ||||
| Perry's Cider Mill | ||||
| Somerset Cricket Museum | ||||
| Somerset Military Museum | ||||
| Somerset Rural Life Museum | ||||
| South Somerset Heritage Collection | ||||
| The Admiral Blake Museum | ||||
| Town Mill | ||||
| Upottery Airfield Nissen Hut Heritage Centre | ||||
| Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum |
Libraries in Ilminster
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgwater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burton Bradstock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charmouth library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colyton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crewkerne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ilminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyme Regis Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Martock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nether Stowey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Petherton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seaton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Somerset County Council-Highways Depot | 0.0 | |||||
| Somerton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Petherton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taunton Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ilminster
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Market And Bakery | |||||
| The Customs House |
Hotels in Ilminster
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ilminster
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ilminster
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ilminster
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ilminster
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ilminster
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ilminster
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ilminster
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ilminster
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branscombe Vale Brewery | ||||
| Haye Farm Brewery | ||||
| Lyme Regis Brewery | ||||
| Palmer's Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Ilminster
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ilminster
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ilminster
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Medium Airport |
| MOD St Athan | - | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Branscombe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Dunkeswell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farway Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Garston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gutchpool Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Henstridge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hermitage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Withial Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Marldon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Melbury Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Michaelwood Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middle Chinnock Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middle Pymore Farm Airstrip (Private) | - | Small Airport |
| Middlegate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middlezoy Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| New Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Hill Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Norton Malreward Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oldbury on Severn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Orange Grove Barn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Orchardleigh Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ilminster
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Horton Post Office | |
| Ilminster Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ilminster
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Broadway Hill Methodist Church | |
| Church of St Mary | |
| Church of St Mary the Virgin | |
| Gospel Hall | |
| St Andrew | |
| St James | |
| St Joseph's Church | |
| St Mary Magdalene | |
| St Michael | |
| St. John and All Saints | |
| St. Peter's | |
| The Blessed Virgin Mary |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Ilminster?
Ilminster has a population of 5,808 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,596.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Ilminster expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,074, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $354,599 (26% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,152 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Ilminster?
Ilminster has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ilminster?
Ilminster has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $886. There are 529 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ilminster?
The median home value in Ilminster is $354,599. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,152. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Ilminster?
50.0% of adults in Ilminster hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Ilminster?
95.4% of residents speak only English at home.