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Bradford-on-Avon vs Kingswood and Fishponds

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Kingswood And Fishponds wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Kingswood And Fishponds 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

Kingswood and Fishponds

£372,911

Crime Rate

Bradford-on-Avon

73.7

Kingswood and Fishponds

72.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bradford-on-Avon

100.0%

Kingswood and Fishponds

89.2%

Avg Download Speed

Bradford-on-Avon

307.5

Kingswood and Fishponds

446.8

EPC Rating

Bradford-on-Avon

69.2

Kingswood and Fishponds

72

Median Income

Bradford-on-Avon

£30,732

Kingswood and Fishponds

£33,299

Property in Bradford On Avon commands an average of £462,721, compared with £372,911 in Kingswood And Fishponds – a difference of 24%. The most affordable entry point in Bradford On Avon is a flat at £233,466, while in Kingswood And Fishponds it is a flat at £186,560.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 86% pricier in Bradford On Avon (£454,610 vs £244,495).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Kingswood And Fishponds prices grew faster — 26% vs 25%.

Residents of Kingswood And Fishponds experience less crime overall, with a rate of 72.4 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 Kingswood And Fishponds it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Families may prefer Bradford On Avon, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 89.2% in Kingswood And Fishponds. There are 3 schools in Bradford On Avon and 50 in Kingswood And Fishponds.

Bradford-on-Avon School Inspection Breakdown

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

Kingswood and Fishponds School Inspection Breakdown

89.2% of 50 schools (41 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBradford-on-AvonKingswood and Fishponds
Total Schools350
Primary241
Secondary19
% Top two bands100%89.2%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 446.8 Mbps in Kingswood And Fishponds and 307.5 Mbps in Bradford On Avon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Bradford On Avon and 99% in Kingswood And Fishponds. Gigabit availability stands at 55.2% in Bradford On Avon and 87.4% in Kingswood And Fishponds.

Kingswood And Fishponds is the faster of the two by 45% on average download speed (447 vs 308 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Kingswood And Fishponds, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Bradford On Avon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Bradford On Avon and £1,068 in Kingswood And Fishponds. 60.2% of homes in Bradford On Avon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Kingswood And Fishponds.

Kingswood And Fishponds has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,298.5 in Kingswood And Fishponds and £30,732 in Bradford On Avon. The median age is 44.4 in Bradford On Avon and 40.6 in Kingswood And Fishponds. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Bradford On Avon and 61.7% in Kingswood And Fishponds. Owner-occupancy is 66% in Bradford On Avon versus 63.2% in Kingswood And Fishponds. Bradford On Avon has a population of 9,864 and Kingswood And Fishponds has 158,219.

IndicatorBradford-on-AvonKingswood and Fishponds
Population9,864158,219
Median Age44.440.6
Median Household Income£30,732£33,298.5
Employment Rate57.9%61.7%
Owner Occupied66%63.2%
Degree-Level Qualified37%37.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bradford On Avon and Kingswood And Fishponds?
Bradford On Avon and Kingswood And Fishponds are approximately 14.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bradford On Avon or Kingswood And Fishponds?
Kingswood And Fishponds is cheaper, with an average house price of £372,911.
Is Bradford On Avon or Kingswood And Fishponds safer?
Kingswood And Fishponds has the lower crime rate at 72.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bradford On Avon or Kingswood And Fishponds?
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 Kingswood And Fishponds?
Kingswood And Fishponds has faster average broadband at 446.8 Mbps.

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