Town comparison
Bradford-on-Avon vs Keynsham
Which is better to live in? 11.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bradford On Avon wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Bradford On Avon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bradford On Avon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bradford-on-Avon
£462,721
Keynsham
£466,137
Crime Rate
Bradford-on-Avon
73.7
Keynsham
78.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradford-on-Avon
100.0%
Keynsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bradford-on-Avon
307.5
Keynsham
449.9
EPC Rating
Bradford-on-Avon
69.2
Keynsham
71.1
Median Income
Bradford-on-Avon
£30,732
Keynsham
£32,951
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £462,721, Bradford On Avon undercuts Keynsham (£466,137) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bradford On Avon is a flat at £233,466, while in Keynsham it is a flat at £252,214.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 35% pricier in Bradford On Avon (£454,610 vs £336,051).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Keynsham prices grew faster — 44% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Bradford On Avon experience less crime overall, with a rate of 73.7 per 1,000 versus 78.7 per 1,000 in Keynsham. The most common crime category in Bradford On Avon is violent-crime, while in Keynsham 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 3 schools in Bradford On Avon, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Keynsham, which has 9 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bradford-on-Avon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Keynsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (6 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradford-on-Avon | Keynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 9 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Keynsham averages 449.9 Mbps – ahead of Bradford On Avon's 307.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Bradford On Avon and 93.8% in Keynsham. Gigabit availability stands at 55.2% in Bradford On Avon and 88.8% in Keynsham.
Keynsham is the faster of the two by 46% on average download speed (450 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Keynsham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Bradford On Avon averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Bradford On Avon and £1,131 in Keynsham. 60.2% of homes in Bradford On Avon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Keynsham.
Keynsham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,950.7 in Keynsham and £30,732 in Bradford On Avon. The median age is 44.4 in Bradford On Avon and 41.5 in Keynsham. Owner-occupancy is 66% in Bradford On Avon versus 63.9% in Keynsham. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Bradford On Avon and 59.7% in Keynsham.
| Indicator | Bradford-on-Avon | Keynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,864 | 19,257 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,732 | £32,950.7 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 59.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37% | 38.3% |
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