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Batheaston vs Bradford-on-Avon

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.

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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

The 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%.

With 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.

Batheaston 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.

MetricBatheastonBradford-on-Avon
Total Schools13
Primary12
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBatheastonBradford-on-Avon
Population3,8789,864
Median Age43.144.4
Median Household Income£33,026.5£30,732
Employment Rate58.9%57.9%
Owner Occupied68.8%66%
Degree-Level Qualified36.4%37%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Batheaston and Bradford On Avon?
Batheaston and Bradford On Avon are approximately 5.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Batheaston or Bradford On Avon?
Bradford On Avon is cheaper, with an average house price of £462,721.
Is Batheaston or Bradford On Avon safer?
Bradford On Avon has the lower crime rate at 73.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Batheaston or Bradford On Avon?
Batheaston has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Batheaston or Bradford On Avon?
Bradford On Avon has faster average broadband at 307.5 Mbps.

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