Bradford-on-Avon vs Kingswood and Fishponds
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies 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.
| Metric | Bradford-on-Avon | Kingswood and Fishponds |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 50 |
| Primary | 2 | 41 |
| Secondary | 1 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Bradford-on-Avon | Kingswood and Fishponds |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,864 | 158,219 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,732 | £33,298.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37% | 37.5% |
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