Batheaston vs Keynsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Keynsham wins on house prices with a 15% gap. Keynsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Batheaston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batheaston
£537,424
Keynsham
£466,137
Crime Rate
Batheaston
79.2
Keynsham
78.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batheaston
100.0%
Keynsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batheaston
234.4
Keynsham
449.9
EPC Rating
Batheaston
71
Keynsham
71.1
Median Income
Batheaston
£33,027
Keynsham
£32,951
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Batheaston commands an average of £537,424, compared with £466,137 in Keynsham – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Batheaston is a flat at £248,000, while in Keynsham it is a flat at £252,214.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Batheaston (£804,462 vs £623,160).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Keynsham prices grew faster — 44% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Keynsham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 78.7 per 1,000 versus 79.2 per 1,000 in Batheaston. The most common crime category in Batheaston is violent-crime, while in Keynsham 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 Keynsham. There are 1 schools in Batheaston and 9 in Keynsham.
Batheaston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Keynsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (6 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batheaston | Keynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 449.9 Mbps in Keynsham and 234.4 Mbps in Batheaston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Batheaston and 93.8% in Keynsham. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Batheaston and 88.8% in Keynsham.
Keynsham is the faster of the two by 92% on average download speed (450 vs 234 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Keynsham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Batheaston averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Batheaston and £1,131 in Keynsham. 64.8% of homes in Batheaston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Keynsham.
Keynsham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,026.5 in Batheaston and £32,950.7 in Keynsham. The median age is 43.1 in Batheaston and 41.5 in Keynsham. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Batheaston versus 63.9% in Keynsham. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Batheaston and 59.7% in Keynsham.
| Indicator | Batheaston | Keynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,878 | 19,257 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,026.5 | £32,950.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 59.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.4% | 38.3% |
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