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Bath vs Peasedown St John

Which is better to live in? 5.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Peasedown St John is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 57% lower. Bath has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Peasedown St John edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bath

£603,871

Peasedown St John

£383,961

Crime Rate

Bath

78.7

Peasedown St John

78.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bath

91.3%

Peasedown St John

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bath

234.4

Peasedown St John

375.1

EPC Rating

Bath

71

Peasedown St John

68.7

Median Income

Bath

£33,027

Peasedown St John

£29,449

At £383,961, Peasedown St John undercuts Bath (£603,871) by around 57% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bath is a flat at £352,975, while in Peasedown St John it is a flat at £247,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 105% pricier in Bath (£930,941 vs £454,601).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Peasedown St John prices grew faster — 60% vs 20%.

Bath has a crime rate of 78.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Peasedown St John at 78.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bath is violent-crime, while in Peasedown St John it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 28 schools in Bath, 91.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Peasedown St John, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Bath School Inspection Breakdown

91.3% of 28 schools (22 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Peasedown St John School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBathPeasedown St John
Total Schools281
Primary221
Secondary60
% Top two bands91.3%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Peasedown St John averages 375.1 Mbps – ahead of Bath's 234.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Bath and 92.7% in Peasedown St John. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Bath and 68.6% in Peasedown St John.

Peasedown St John is the faster of the two by 60% on average download speed (375 vs 234 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bath leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Peasedown St John averages 68.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Bath and £1,335 in Peasedown St John. 64.8% of homes in Bath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.7% in Peasedown St John.

Bath has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,026.5 in Bath and £29,448.7 in Peasedown St John. The median age is 43.1 in Bath and 46.3 in Peasedown St John. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Bath versus 67.1% in Peasedown St John. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Bath and 57.2% in Peasedown St John.

IndicatorBathPeasedown St John
Population94,0806,668
Median Age43.146.3
Median Household Income£33,026.5£29,448.7
Employment Rate58.9%57.2%
Owner Occupied68.8%67.1%
Degree-Level Qualified36.4%32.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bath and Peasedown St John?
Bath and Peasedown St John are approximately 5.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bath or Peasedown St John?
Peasedown St John is cheaper, with an average house price of £383,961.
Is Bath or Peasedown St John safer?
Bath has the lower crime rate at 78.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bath or Peasedown St John?
Peasedown St John has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bath or Peasedown St John?
Peasedown St John has faster average broadband at 375.1 Mbps.

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