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Area guide · Gloucestershire

Living in Yate

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

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At a glance

Yate is a town in Gloucestershire, South West with a population of 28,352. The average house price is £314,485 and the overall crime rate is 72.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Yate ranks

Population

28,352

Avg House Price

£314,485

Crime Rate

72.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

406 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£33,798

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Yate's detached homes (£471,241) command roughly 2.4× the price of a flat (£196,547).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Yate prices have risen 27% over the last 9 years (£247,403 → £314,485).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£471,241	£437,500	84
Semi-Detached	£329,085	£319,250	118
Terraced	£276,205	£275,000	225
Flat	£196,547	£200,000	63

Crime & safety

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	10
Primary	8
Secondary	2
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Abbotswood Primary School	Primary	Good
Brimsham Green School	Secondary	No rating available
Broadway Infant School	Primary	Good
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate	Primary	Good
St Paul's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
The Ridge Junior School	Primary	Good
Tyndale Primary School	Primary	Good
Wellesley Primary School	Primary	Good
Woodlands Primary School	Primary	Good
Yate Academy	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Yate averages 406 Mbps — 306% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Yate 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	28,352
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 Yate?

The average house price in Yate is £314,485 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Yate is a flat, with an average price of £196,547.

Is Yate a safe place to live?

Yate 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 Yate?

Yate has 10 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Yate?

Average broadband download speeds in Yate are around 406 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.6% of premises.

How big is Yate?

Yate is a settlement in Gloucestershire with a population of approximately 28,352.

Most compared with

How does Yate stack up against its neighbours?

Bath

Yate

House price: £603,871 · £314,485
Crime rate: 78.7 · 72.3
Distance: 11.3 mi

Batheaston

Yate

House price: £537,424 · £314,485
Crime rate: 79.2 · 72.3
Distance: 10.3 mi

Bradley Stoke

Yate

House price: £356,214 · £314,485
Crime rate: 72.4 · 72.3
Distance: 5.7 mi

Bristol

Yate

House price: £438,474 · £314,485
Crime rate: 130.3 · 72.3
Distance: 9.3 mi

Caldicot

Yate

House price: £324,238 · £314,485
Crime rate: 92.8 · 72.3
Distance: 14.8 mi

Cam

Yate

House price: £352,228 · £314,485
Crime rate: 49.9 · 72.3
Distance: 11.4 mi

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