Bath vs Bradley Stoke
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bradley Stoke wins on house prices with a 70% gap. Bradley Stoke has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bradley Stoke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bath
£603,871
Bradley Stoke
£356,214
Crime Rate
Bath
78.7
Bradley Stoke
72.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bath
91.3%
Bradley Stoke
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bath
234.4
Bradley Stoke
358.3
EPC Rating
Bath
71
Bradley Stoke
72.7
Median Income
Bath
£33,027
Bradley Stoke
£33,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Bath commands an average of £603,871, compared with £356,214 in Bradley Stoke – a difference of 70%. The most affordable entry point in Bath is a flat at £352,975, while in Bradley Stoke it is a flat at £191,519.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 88% pricier in Bath (£543,318 vs £288,739).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bradley Stoke prices grew faster — 36% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Bradley Stoke experience less crime overall, with a rate of 72.4 per 1,000 versus 78.7 per 1,000 in Bath. The most common crime category in Bath 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 Bradley Stoke, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 91.3% in Bath. There are 28 schools in Bath and 8 in Bradley Stoke.
Bath School Inspection Breakdown
91.3% of 28 schools (22 primary, 6 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 | Bath | Bradley Stoke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 8 |
| Primary | 22 | 7 |
| Secondary | 6 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 358.3 Mbps in Bradley Stoke and 234.4 Mbps in Bath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Bath and 93.7% in Bradley Stoke. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Bath and 67.2% in Bradley Stoke.
Bradley Stoke is the faster of the two by 53% on average download speed (358 vs 234 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bradley Stoke leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Bath averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Bath and £1,091 in Bradley Stoke. 64.8% of homes in Bath 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 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,798 in Bradley Stoke and £33,026.5 in Bath. The median age is 43.1 in Bath and 43 in Bradley Stoke. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Bath versus 72.4% in Bradley Stoke. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Bath and 62.2% in Bradley Stoke.
| Indicator | Bath | Bradley Stoke |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 94,080 | 25,194 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £33,026.5 | £33,798 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.4% | 33% |
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