Batheaston vs Patchway
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Patchway is about 30% cheaper on average. Patchway has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Batheaston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batheaston
£537,424
Patchway
£414,271
Crime Rate
Batheaston
79.2
Patchway
72.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batheaston
100.0%
Patchway
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batheaston
234.4
Patchway
455.9
EPC Rating
Batheaston
71
Patchway
72.7
Median Income
Batheaston
£33,027
Patchway
£33,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Patchway is £414,271, which is 30% less than Batheaston at £537,424. The most affordable entry point in Batheaston is a flat at £248,000, while in Patchway it is a flat at £244,985.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 91% pricier in Batheaston (£804,462 vs £421,374).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Patchway prices grew faster — 74% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 72.3 offences per 1,000 people, Patchway is the safer of the two – 10% lower than Batheaston's 79.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Batheaston is violent-crime, while in Patchway 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 Patchway. Batheaston has 1 schools in total, while Patchway has 7.
Batheaston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Patchway School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batheaston | Patchway |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Patchway offers faster average downloads at 455.9 Mbps, compared to 234.4 Mbps in Batheaston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Batheaston and 97.3% in Patchway. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Batheaston and 89.9% in Patchway.
Patchway is the faster of the two by 94% on average download speed (456 vs 234 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Patchway 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 Patchway. 64.8% of homes in Batheaston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Patchway.
Patchway 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 Patchway and £33,026.5 in Batheaston. The median age is 43.1 in Batheaston and 43 in Patchway. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Batheaston and 62.2% in Patchway. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Batheaston versus 72.4% in Patchway.
| Indicator | Batheaston | Patchway |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,878 | 16,517 |
| 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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