Batheaston vs Yate
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Yate offers lower property prices by roughly 71%. Yate has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Batheaston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batheaston
£537,424
Yate
£314,485
Crime Rate
Batheaston
79.2
Yate
72.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batheaston
100.0%
Yate
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batheaston
234.4
Yate
406.3
EPC Rating
Batheaston
71
Yate
72.7
Median Income
Batheaston
£33,027
Yate
£33,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Yate more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £314,485 versus £537,424 in Batheaston. The most affordable entry point in Batheaston is a flat at £248,000, while in Yate it is a flat at £196,547.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 71% pricier in Batheaston (£804,462 vs £471,241).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Yate prices grew faster — 27% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 72.3 offences per 1,000 people, Yate 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 Yate 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 100% in Yate.
Batheaston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Yate School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batheaston | Yate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Yate enjoy 406.3 Mbps on average, while Batheaston lags behind at 234.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Batheaston and 94.6% in Yate. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Batheaston and 78.4% in Yate.
Yate is the faster of the two by 73% on average download speed (406 vs 234 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Yate is band C (score 72.7), ahead of Batheaston's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Batheaston and £1,091 in Yate. 64.8% of homes in Batheaston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Yate.
Yate has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Batheaston has a population of 3,878 while Yate has 28,352. Median household income is £33,798 in Yate and £33,026.5 in Batheaston. The median age is 43.1 in Batheaston and 43 in Yate. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Batheaston and 62.2% in Yate.
| Indicator | Batheaston | Yate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,878 | 28,352 |
| 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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