Town comparison
Bowerhill vs Bradford-on-Avon
Which is better to live in? 5.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestBowerhill 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf 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.
| Metric | Bowerhill | Bradford-on-Avon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Bowerhill | Bradford-on-Avon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,070 | 9,864 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,209 | £30,732 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 37% |
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