Bodmin vs Wadebridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bodmin wins on house prices with a 41% gap. Wadebridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bodmin edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bodmin
£305,494
Wadebridge
£514,210
Crime Rate
Bodmin
62.3
Wadebridge
62.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bodmin
100.0%
Wadebridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bodmin
372.3
Wadebridge
354.7
EPC Rating
Bodmin
66.2
Wadebridge
66.2
Median Income
Bodmin
£27,819
Wadebridge
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Wadebridge commands an average of £514,210, compared with £305,494 in Bodmin – a difference of 41%. The most affordable entry point in Bodmin is a flat at £124,205, while in Wadebridge it is a flat at £255,476.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 51% pricier in Wadebridge (£255,476 vs £124,205).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wadebridge prices grew faster — 37% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Wadebridge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 62.1 per 1,000 versus 62.3 per 1,000 in Bodmin. The most common crime category in Bodmin is violent-crime, while in Wadebridge 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 Bodmin, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Wadebridge. There are 5 schools in Bodmin and 3 in Wadebridge.
Bodmin School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wadebridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bodmin | Wadebridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 372.3 Mbps in Bodmin and 354.7 Mbps in Wadebridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.6% of premises in Bodmin and 88.4% in Wadebridge. Gigabit availability stands at 70.3% in Bodmin and 66.4% in Wadebridge.
Bodmin is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (372 vs 355 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bodmin, scoring 66.2 on average (band C) compared to 66.2 (band C) in Wadebridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Bodmin and £1,418 in Wadebridge. 51.5% of homes in Bodmin have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Wadebridge.
Bodmin has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,819 in Bodmin and £27,819 in Wadebridge. The median age is 47.6 in Bodmin and 47.6 in Wadebridge. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Bodmin and 53.3% in Wadebridge. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Bodmin versus 66.2% in Wadebridge. Bodmin has a population of 16,904 and Wadebridge has 5,511.
| Indicator | Bodmin | Wadebridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,904 | 5,511 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £27,819 | £27,819 |
| Employment Rate | 53.3% | 53.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.6% | 30.6% |
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