Batheaston vs Peasedown St John
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Peasedown St John is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 40% lower. Peasedown St John has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Batheaston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batheaston
£537,424
Peasedown St John
£383,961
Crime Rate
Batheaston
79.2
Peasedown St John
78.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batheaston
100.0%
Peasedown St John
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batheaston
234.4
Peasedown St John
375.1
EPC Rating
Batheaston
71
Peasedown St John
68.7
Median Income
Batheaston
£33,027
Peasedown St John
£29,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Batheaston commands an average of £537,424, compared with £383,961 in Peasedown St John – a difference of 40%. The most affordable entry point in Batheaston is a flat at £248,000, while in Peasedown St John it is a flat at £247,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 77% pricier in Batheaston (£804,462 vs £454,601).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Peasedown St John prices grew faster — 60% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestPeasedown St John has a crime rate of 78.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Batheaston at 79.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Batheaston is violent-crime, while in Peasedown St John 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 Peasedown St John. There are 1 schools in Batheaston and 1 in Peasedown St John.
Batheaston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Peasedown St John School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batheaston | Peasedown St John |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 375.1 Mbps in Peasedown St John and 234.4 Mbps in Batheaston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Batheaston and 92.7% in Peasedown St John. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Batheaston and 68.6% in Peasedown St John.
Peasedown St John is the faster of the two by 60% on average download speed (375 vs 234 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Batheaston leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Peasedown St John averages 68.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Batheaston and £1,335 in Peasedown St John. 64.8% of homes in Batheaston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.7% in Peasedown St John.
Batheaston has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,026.5 in Batheaston and £29,448.7 in Peasedown St John. The median age is 43.1 in Batheaston and 46.3 in Peasedown St John. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Batheaston versus 67.1% in Peasedown St John. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Batheaston and 57.2% in Peasedown St John.
| Indicator | Batheaston | Peasedown St John |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,878 | 6,668 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £33,026.5 | £29,448.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.4% | 32.7% |
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