Batheaston vs Bowerhill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bowerhill wins on house prices with a 36% gap. Bowerhill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Batheaston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batheaston
£537,424
Bowerhill
£394,134
Crime Rate
Batheaston
79.2
Bowerhill
48.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batheaston
100.0%
Bowerhill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batheaston
234.4
Bowerhill
328.9
EPC Rating
Batheaston
71
Bowerhill
69.2
Median Income
Batheaston
£33,027
Bowerhill
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £394,134, Bowerhill undercuts Batheaston (£537,424) by around 36% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Batheaston is a flat at £248,000, while in Bowerhill it is a flat at £190,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 104% pricier in Batheaston (£804,462 vs £394,127).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bowerhill prices grew faster — 78% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Bowerhill experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.7 per 1,000 versus 79.2 per 1,000 in Batheaston. The most common crime category in Batheaston 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 WestOf the 1 schools in Batheaston, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bowerhill, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Batheaston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Batheaston | Bowerhill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bowerhill averages 328.9 Mbps – ahead of Batheaston's 234.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Batheaston and 92.4% in Bowerhill. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Batheaston 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
Energy efficiency favours Batheaston, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Bowerhill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Batheaston and £1,297 in Bowerhill. 64.8% of homes in Batheaston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Bowerhill.
Batheaston 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 Batheaston and £29,209 in Bowerhill. The median age is 43.1 in Batheaston and 45.5 in Bowerhill. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Batheaston and 60.2% in Bowerhill. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Batheaston versus 66.8% in Bowerhill. Batheaston has a population of 3,878 and Bowerhill has 5,070.
| Indicator | Batheaston | Bowerhill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,878 | 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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