Batheaston vs Chipping Sodbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Chipping Sodbury offers lower property prices by roughly 37%. Chipping Sodbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Batheaston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batheaston
£537,424
Chipping Sodbury
£391,430
Crime Rate
Batheaston
79.2
Chipping Sodbury
72.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batheaston
100.0%
Chipping Sodbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batheaston
234.4
Chipping Sodbury
406.3
EPC Rating
Batheaston
71
Chipping Sodbury
72.7
Median Income
Batheaston
£33,027
Chipping Sodbury
£33,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Chipping Sodbury is £391,430, which is 37% less than Batheaston at £537,424. The most affordable entry point in Batheaston is a flat at £248,000, while in Chipping Sodbury it is a flat at £262,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 57% pricier in Batheaston (£804,462 vs £513,126).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chipping Sodbury prices grew faster — 37% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Chipping Sodbury (72.1 per 1,000) compared to Batheaston (79.2 per 1,000), a 10% difference. The most common crime category in Batheaston is violent-crime, while in Chipping Sodbury 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 Chipping Sodbury. Batheaston has 1 schools in total, while Chipping Sodbury has 3.
Batheaston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chipping Sodbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batheaston | Chipping Sodbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chipping Sodbury offers faster average downloads at 406.3 Mbps, compared to 234.4 Mbps in Batheaston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Batheaston and 94.6% in Chipping Sodbury. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Batheaston and 78.4% in Chipping Sodbury.
Chipping Sodbury is the faster of the two by 73% on average download speed (406 vs 234 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chipping Sodbury are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.7 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Batheaston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Batheaston and £1,091 in Chipping Sodbury. 64.8% of homes in Batheaston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Chipping Sodbury.
Chipping Sodbury 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 Chipping Sodbury and £33,026.5 in Batheaston. The median age is 43.1 in Batheaston and 43 in Chipping Sodbury. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Batheaston and 62.2% in Chipping Sodbury. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Batheaston versus 72.4% in Chipping Sodbury.
| Indicator | Batheaston | Chipping Sodbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,878 | 8,026 |
| 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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