Town comparison
Bath vs Bowerhill
Which is better to live in? 10.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bowerhill wins on house prices with a 53% gap. Bowerhill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bowerhill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bath
£603,871
Bowerhill
£394,134
Crime Rate
Bath
78.7
Bowerhill
48.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bath
91.3%
Bowerhill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bath
234.4
Bowerhill
328.9
EPC Rating
Bath
71
Bowerhill
69.2
Median Income
Bath
£33,027
Bowerhill
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Bath commands an average of £603,871, compared with £394,134 in Bowerhill – a difference of 53%. The most affordable entry point in Bath is a flat at £352,975, while in Bowerhill it is a flat at £190,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 136% pricier in Bath (£930,941 vs £394,127).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bowerhill prices grew faster — 78% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Bowerhill experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.7 per 1,000 versus 78.7 per 1,000 in Bath. The most common crime category in Bath is violent-crime, while in Bowerhill 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 Bowerhill, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 91.3% in Bath. There are 28 schools in Bath and 2 in Bowerhill.
Bath School Inspection Breakdown
91.3% of 28 schools (22 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bowerhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bath | Bowerhill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 2 |
| Primary | 22 | 1 |
| Secondary | 6 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 328.9 Mbps in Bowerhill and 234.4 Mbps in Bath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Bath and 92.4% in Bowerhill. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Bath and 60.4% in Bowerhill.
Bowerhill is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (329 vs 234 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bath leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Bowerhill averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Bath and £1,297 in Bowerhill. 64.8% of homes in Bath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Bowerhill.
Bath has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,026.5 in Bath and £29,209 in Bowerhill. The median age is 43.1 in Bath and 45.5 in Bowerhill. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Bath versus 66.8% in Bowerhill. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Bath and 60.2% in Bowerhill.
| Indicator | Bath | Bowerhill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 94,080 | 5,070 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,026.5 | £29,209 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.4% | 34.2% |
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