Town comparison
Bath vs Peasedown St John
Which is better to live in? 5.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestBath 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf 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.
| Metric | Bath | Peasedown St John |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 1 |
| Primary | 22 | 1 |
| Secondary | 6 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | 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.
| Indicator | Bath | Peasedown St John |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 94,080 | 6,668 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £33,026.5 | £29,448.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.4% | 32.7% |
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