Batheaston vs Bradford-on-Avon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bradford On Avon is about 16% cheaper on average. Bradford On Avon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Batheaston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batheaston
£537,424
Bradford-on-Avon
£462,721
Crime Rate
Batheaston
79.2
Bradford-on-Avon
73.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batheaston
100.0%
Bradford-on-Avon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batheaston
234.4
Bradford-on-Avon
307.5
EPC Rating
Batheaston
71
Bradford-on-Avon
69.2
Median Income
Batheaston
£33,027
Bradford-on-Avon
£30,732
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Bradford On Avon is £462,721, which is 16% less than Batheaston at £537,424. The most affordable entry point in Batheaston is a flat at £248,000, while in Bradford On Avon it is a flat at £233,466.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Batheaston (£804,462 vs £609,320).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bradford On Avon prices grew faster — 25% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 73.7 offences per 1,000 people, Bradford On Avon is the safer of the two – 7% lower than Batheaston's 79.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Batheaston is violent-crime, while in Bradford On Avon 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 WestBatheaston has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Bradford On Avon. Batheaston has 1 schools in total, while Bradford On Avon has 3.
Batheaston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bradford-on-Avon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batheaston | Bradford-on-Avon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bradford On Avon offers faster average downloads at 307.5 Mbps, compared to 234.4 Mbps in Batheaston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Batheaston and 92.4% in Bradford On Avon. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Batheaston and 55.2% in Bradford On Avon.
Bradford On Avon is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (308 vs 234 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Batheaston are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Bradford On Avon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Batheaston and £1,278 in Bradford On Avon. 64.8% of homes in Batheaston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Bradford On Avon.
Batheaston has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,026.5 in Batheaston and £30,732 in Bradford On Avon. The median age is 43.1 in Batheaston and 44.4 in Bradford On Avon. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Batheaston and 57.9% in Bradford On Avon. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Batheaston versus 66% in Bradford On Avon.
| Indicator | Batheaston | Bradford-on-Avon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,878 | 9,864 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £33,026.5 | £30,732 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.4% | 37% |
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