Bradford-on-Avon vs Devizes

At £353,642, Devizes undercuts Bradford On Avon (£462,721) by around 31% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bradford On Avon is a flat at £233,466, while in Devizes it is a flat at £161,823.

Residents of Devizes experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.8 per 1,000 versus 73.7 per 1,000 in Bradford On Avon. The most common crime category in Bradford On Avon is violent-crime, while in Devizes it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 3 schools in Bradford On Avon, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Devizes, which has 7 schools, the figure is 80%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Bradford On Avon averages 307.5 Mbps – ahead of Devizes's 244.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Bradford On Avon and 91.5% in Devizes. Gigabit availability stands at 55.2% in Bradford On Avon and 40.3% in Devizes.

→Bradford On Avon is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (308 vs 244 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bradford On Avon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Devizes averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Bradford On Avon and £1,297 in Devizes. 60.2% of homes in Bradford On Avon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Devizes.

→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 Devizes. The median age is 44.4 in Bradford On Avon and 45.5 in Devizes. Owner-occupancy is 66% in Bradford On Avon versus 66.8% in Devizes. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Bradford On Avon and 60.2% in Devizes.

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