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Bowerhill vs Bradford-on-Avon

Which is better to live in? 5.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Bowerhill is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% lower. Bowerhill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bowerhill edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bowerhill

£394,134

Bradford-on-Avon

£462,721

Crime Rate

Bowerhill

48.7

Bradford-on-Avon

73.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bowerhill

100.0%

Bradford-on-Avon

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bowerhill

328.9

Bradford-on-Avon

307.5

EPC Rating

Bowerhill

69.2

Bradford-on-Avon

69.2

Median Income

Bowerhill

£29,209

Bradford-on-Avon

£30,732

At £394,134, Bowerhill undercuts Bradford On Avon (£462,721) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bowerhill is a flat at £190,000, while in Bradford On Avon it is a flat at £233,466.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 43% pricier in Bradford On Avon (£454,610 vs £258,200).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bowerhill prices grew faster — 78% vs 25%.

Bowerhill has a crime rate of 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51% lower than Bradford On Avon at 73.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bowerhill is violent-crime, while in Bradford On Avon it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 2 schools in Bowerhill, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bradford On Avon, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.

Bowerhill School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Bradford-on-Avon School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBowerhillBradford-on-Avon
Total Schools23
Primary12
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Bowerhill averages 328.9 Mbps – ahead of Bradford On Avon's 307.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Bowerhill and 92.4% in Bradford On Avon. Gigabit availability stands at 60.4% in Bowerhill and 55.2% in Bradford On Avon.

Bowerhill is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (329 vs 308 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Bowerhill, scoring 69.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Bradford On Avon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Bowerhill and £1,278 in Bradford On Avon. 60.1% of homes in Bowerhill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Bradford On Avon.

Bradford On Avon has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,732 in Bradford On Avon and £29,209 in Bowerhill. The median age is 45.5 in Bowerhill and 44.4 in Bradford On Avon. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bowerhill and 57.9% in Bradford On Avon. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Bowerhill versus 66% in Bradford On Avon. Bowerhill has a population of 5,070 and Bradford On Avon has 9,864.

IndicatorBowerhillBradford-on-Avon
Population5,0709,864
Median Age45.544.4
Median Household Income£29,209£30,732
Employment Rate60.2%57.9%
Owner Occupied66.8%66%
Degree-Level Qualified34.2%37%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bowerhill and Bradford On Avon?
Bowerhill and Bradford On Avon are approximately 5.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bowerhill or Bradford On Avon?
Bowerhill is cheaper, with an average house price of £394,134.
Is Bowerhill or Bradford On Avon safer?
Bowerhill has the lower crime rate at 48.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bowerhill or Bradford On Avon?
Bowerhill has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bowerhill or Bradford On Avon?
Bowerhill has faster average broadband at 328.9 Mbps.

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