Bradford-on-Avon vs Midsomer Norton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Midsomer Norton offers lower property prices by roughly 41%. 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
Midsomer Norton
£328,420
Crime Rate
Bradford-on-Avon
73.7
Midsomer Norton
78.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradford-on-Avon
100.0%
Midsomer Norton
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bradford-on-Avon
307.5
Midsomer Norton
355.1
EPC Rating
Bradford-on-Avon
69.2
Midsomer Norton
68.6
Median Income
Bradford-on-Avon
£30,732
Midsomer Norton
£29,497
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Midsomer Norton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £328,420 versus £462,721 in Bradford On Avon. The most affordable entry point in Bradford On Avon is a flat at £233,466, while in Midsomer Norton it is a flat at £154,562.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 73% pricier in Bradford On Avon (£454,610 vs £262,592).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Midsomer Norton prices grew faster — 40% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 73.7 offences per 1,000 people, Bradford On Avon is the safer of the two – 7% lower than Midsomer Norton's 78.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bradford On Avon is violent-crime, while in Midsomer Norton 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 WestSchool quality favours Bradford On Avon: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 85.7% in Midsomer Norton.
Bradford-on-Avon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Midsomer Norton School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradford-on-Avon | Midsomer Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 8 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Midsomer Norton enjoy 355.1 Mbps on average, while Bradford On Avon lags behind at 307.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Bradford On Avon and 87.4% in Midsomer Norton. Gigabit availability stands at 55.2% in Bradford On Avon and 65.3% in Midsomer Norton.
Midsomer Norton is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (355 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bradford On Avon is band C (score 69.2), ahead of Midsomer Norton's band C (score 68.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Bradford On Avon and £1,342 in Midsomer Norton. 60.2% of homes in Bradford On Avon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Midsomer Norton.
Bradford On Avon has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bradford On Avon has a population of 9,864 while Midsomer Norton has 13,749. Median household income is £30,732 in Bradford On Avon and £29,496.6 in Midsomer Norton. The median age is 44.4 in Bradford On Avon and 46.5 in Midsomer Norton. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Bradford On Avon and 56.5% in Midsomer Norton.
| Indicator | Bradford-on-Avon | Midsomer Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,864 | 13,749 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,732 | £29,496.6 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37% | 32.4% |
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