Town comparison
Bath vs Keynsham
Which is better to live in? 6.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Keynsham wins on house prices with a 30% gap. Bath has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Keynsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bath
£603,871
Keynsham
£466,137
Crime Rate
Bath
78.7
Keynsham
78.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bath
91.3%
Keynsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bath
234.4
Keynsham
449.9
EPC Rating
Bath
71
Keynsham
71.1
Median Income
Bath
£33,027
Keynsham
£32,951
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Bath commands an average of £603,871, compared with £466,137 in Keynsham – a difference of 30%. The most affordable entry point in Bath is a flat at £352,975, while in Keynsham it is a flat at £252,214.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 62% pricier in Bath (£543,318 vs £336,051).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Keynsham prices grew faster — 44% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Bath experience less crime overall, with a rate of 78.7 per 1,000 versus 78.7 per 1,000 in Keynsham. The most common crime category in Bath is violent-crime, while in Keynsham 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 Keynsham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 91.3% in Bath. There are 28 schools in Bath and 9 in Keynsham.
Bath School Inspection Breakdown
91.3% of 28 schools (22 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Keynsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (6 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bath | Keynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 9 |
| Primary | 22 | 6 |
| Secondary | 6 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 449.9 Mbps in Keynsham and 234.4 Mbps in Bath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Bath and 93.8% in Keynsham. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Bath and 88.8% in Keynsham.
Keynsham is the faster of the two by 92% on average download speed (450 vs 234 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Keynsham, scoring 71.1 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Bath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Bath and £1,131 in Keynsham. 64.8% of homes in Bath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Keynsham.
Keynsham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,026.5 in Bath and £32,950.7 in Keynsham. The median age is 43.1 in Bath and 41.5 in Keynsham. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Bath and 59.7% in Keynsham. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Bath versus 63.9% in Keynsham. Bath has a population of 94,080 and Keynsham has 19,257.
| Indicator | Bath | Keynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 94,080 | 19,257 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,026.5 | £32,950.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 59.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.4% | 38.3% |
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