Batheaston vs Midsomer Norton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Midsomer Norton offers lower property prices by roughly 64%. Midsomer Norton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Batheaston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batheaston
£537,424
Midsomer Norton
£328,420
Crime Rate
Batheaston
79.2
Midsomer Norton
78.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batheaston
100.0%
Midsomer Norton
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Batheaston
234.4
Midsomer Norton
355.1
EPC Rating
Batheaston
71
Midsomer Norton
68.6
Median Income
Batheaston
£33,027
Midsomer Norton
£29,497
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Midsomer Norton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £328,420 versus £537,424 in Batheaston. The most affordable entry point in Batheaston is a flat at £248,000, while in Midsomer Norton it is a flat at £154,562.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 90% pricier in Batheaston (£804,462 vs £423,380).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Midsomer Norton prices grew faster — 40% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 78.8 offences per 1,000 people, Midsomer Norton is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Batheaston's 79.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Batheaston is violent-crime, while in Midsomer Norton 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 WestSchool quality favours Batheaston: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 85.7% in Midsomer Norton.
Batheaston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Midsomer Norton School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batheaston | Midsomer Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Midsomer Norton enjoy 355.1 Mbps on average, while Batheaston lags behind at 234.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Batheaston and 87.4% in Midsomer Norton. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Batheaston and 65.3% in Midsomer Norton.
Midsomer Norton is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (355 vs 234 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Batheaston is band C (score 71), ahead of Midsomer Norton's band C (score 68.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Batheaston and £1,342 in Midsomer Norton. 64.8% of homes in Batheaston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Midsomer Norton.
Batheaston has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Batheaston has a population of 3,878 while Midsomer Norton has 13,749. Median household income is £33,026.5 in Batheaston and £29,496.6 in Midsomer Norton. The median age is 43.1 in Batheaston and 46.5 in Midsomer Norton. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Batheaston and 56.5% in Midsomer Norton.
| Indicator | Batheaston | Midsomer Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,878 | 13,749 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,026.5 | £29,496.6 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.4% | 32.4% |
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