Backwell vs Bradley Stoke
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Bradley Stoke is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 52% lower. Bradley Stoke has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Backwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Backwell
£540,691
Bradley Stoke
£356,214
Crime Rate
Backwell
82.4
Bradley Stoke
72.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backwell
100.0%
Bradley Stoke
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Backwell
409.8
Bradley Stoke
358.3
EPC Rating
Backwell
71.4
Bradley Stoke
72.7
Median Income
Backwell
£32,795
Bradley Stoke
£33,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Backwell commands an average of £540,691, compared with £356,214 in Bradley Stoke – a difference of 52%. The most affordable entry point in Backwell is a flat at £216,250, while in Bradley Stoke it is a flat at £191,519.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 37% pricier in Backwell (£683,746 vs £499,751).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Backwell prices grew faster — 41% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestBradley Stoke has a crime rate of 72.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14% lower than Backwell at 82.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Backwell is violent-crime, while in Bradley Stoke it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Backwell, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Bradley Stoke. There are 3 schools in Backwell and 8 in Bradley Stoke.
Backwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bradley Stoke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backwell | Bradley Stoke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 8 |
| Primary | 2 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 409.8 Mbps in Backwell and 358.3 Mbps in Bradley Stoke. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.7% of premises in Backwell and 93.7% in Bradley Stoke. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Backwell and 67.2% in Bradley Stoke.
Backwell is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (410 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bradley Stoke leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Backwell averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Backwell and £1,091 in Bradley Stoke. 65.2% of homes in Backwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Bradley Stoke.
Bradley Stoke has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 65.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,798 in Bradley Stoke and £32,795 in Backwell. The median age is 46.9 in Backwell and 43 in Bradley Stoke. Owner-occupancy is 71.6% in Backwell versus 72.4% in Bradley Stoke. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Backwell and 62.2% in Bradley Stoke.
| Indicator | Backwell | Bradley Stoke |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,347 | 25,194 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £32,795 | £33,798 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.6% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.9% | 33% |
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