Area guide · Gloucestershire

Living in Patchway

A snapshot of life in Patchway, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Patchway is a town in Gloucestershire, South West with a population of 16,517. The average house price is £414,271 and the overall crime rate is 72.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Patchway ranks

Population

16,517

Avg House Price

£414,271

Crime Rate

72.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

456 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£33,798

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Patchway's detached homes (£421,374) command roughly 1.7× the price of a flat (£244,985).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Patchway prices have risen 74% over the last 9 years (£238,742 → £414,271).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£421,374	£415,000	19
Semi-Detached	£338,806	£335,000	61
Terraced	£313,082	£300,000	97
Flat	£244,985	£245,000	49

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Patchway is 72.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Patchway: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	7
Primary	6
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Callicroft Primary School	Primary	Good
Charlton Wood Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Coniston Primary School	Primary	Good
Holy Family Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
Patchway Community School	Secondary	No rating available
St Chad's Patchway CofE Primary School	Primary	Good
Stoke Lodge Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Patchway averages 456 Mbps — 356% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Patchway homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 69.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.7
% Rated C or Above	69.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,091

Demographics & Economy

Population	16,517
Median Age	43
Median Household Income	£33,798
Employment Rate	62.2%
Owner Occupied	72.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	33%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Patchway?

The average house price in Patchway is £414,271 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Patchway?

The most affordable entry point in Patchway is a flat, with an average price of £244,985.

Is Patchway a safe place to live?

Patchway has a recorded crime rate of 72.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Patchway?

Patchway has 7 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Patchway?

Average broadband download speeds in Patchway are around 456 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.3% of premises.

How big is Patchway?

Patchway is a settlement in Gloucestershire with a population of approximately 16,517.

Most compared with

How does Patchway stack up against its neighbours?

Backwell

Patchway

House price: £540,691 · £414,271
Crime rate: 82.4 · 72.3
Distance: 10.8 mi

Bath

Patchway

House price: £603,871 · £414,271
Crime rate: 78.7 · 72.3
Distance: 13.9 mi

Batheaston

Patchway

House price: £537,424 · £414,271
Crime rate: 79.2 · 72.3
Distance: 14.2 mi

Bradley Stoke

Patchway

House price: £356,214 · £414,271
Crime rate: 72.4 · 72.3
Distance: 1.1 mi

Bristol

Patchway

House price: £438,474 · £414,271
Crime rate: 130.3 · 72.3
Distance: 5.2 mi

Caldicot

Patchway

House price: £324,238 · £414,271
Crime rate: 92.8 · 72.3
Distance: 8.6 mi

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