Batheaston vs Bradley Stoke
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bradley Stoke wins on house prices with a 51% gap. Bradley Stoke has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Batheaston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batheaston
£537,424
Bradley Stoke
£356,214
Crime Rate
Batheaston
79.2
Bradley Stoke
72.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batheaston
100.0%
Bradley Stoke
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batheaston
234.4
Bradley Stoke
358.3
EPC Rating
Batheaston
71
Bradley Stoke
72.7
Median Income
Batheaston
£33,027
Bradley Stoke
£33,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Batheaston commands an average of £537,424, compared with £356,214 in Bradley Stoke – a difference of 51%. The most affordable entry point in Batheaston is a flat at £248,000, while in Bradley Stoke it is a flat at £191,519.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 61% pricier in Batheaston (£804,462 vs £499,751).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bradley Stoke prices grew faster — 36% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Bradley Stoke experience less crime overall, with a rate of 72.4 per 1,000 versus 79.2 per 1,000 in Batheaston. The most common crime category in Batheaston is violent-crime, while in Bradley Stoke 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 WestFamilies may prefer Batheaston, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Bradley Stoke. There are 1 schools in Batheaston and 8 in Bradley Stoke.
Batheaston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bradley Stoke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batheaston | Bradley Stoke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 358.3 Mbps in Bradley Stoke and 234.4 Mbps in Batheaston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Batheaston and 93.7% in Bradley Stoke. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Batheaston and 67.2% in Bradley Stoke.
Bradley Stoke is the faster of the two by 53% on average download speed (358 vs 234 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bradley Stoke leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Batheaston averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Batheaston and £1,091 in Bradley Stoke. 64.8% of homes in Batheaston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Bradley Stoke.
Bradley Stoke has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,798 in Bradley Stoke and £33,026.5 in Batheaston. The median age is 43.1 in Batheaston and 43 in Bradley Stoke. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Batheaston versus 72.4% in Bradley Stoke. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Batheaston and 62.2% in Bradley Stoke.
| Indicator | Batheaston | Bradley Stoke |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,878 | 25,194 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £33,026.5 | £33,798 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.4% | 33% |
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