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Bradford-on-Avon vs Keynsham

Which is better to live in? 11.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricBradford-on-AvonKeynsham
Total Schools39
Primary26
Secondary13
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBradford-on-AvonKeynsham
Population9,86419,257
Median Age44.441.5
Median Household Income£30,732£32,950.7
Employment Rate57.9%59.7%
Owner Occupied66%63.9%
Degree-Level Qualified37%38.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bradford On Avon and Keynsham?
Bradford On Avon and Keynsham are approximately 11.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bradford On Avon or Keynsham?
Bradford On Avon is cheaper, with an average house price of £462,721.
Is Bradford On Avon or Keynsham safer?
Bradford On Avon has the lower crime rate at 73.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bradford On Avon or Keynsham?
Bradford On Avon has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bradford On Avon or Keynsham?
Keynsham has faster average broadband at 449.9 Mbps.

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