Town comparison
Bradford-on-Avon vs Peasedown St John
Which is better to live in? 7.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Peasedown St John is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 21% lower. 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
Peasedown St John
£383,961
Crime Rate
Bradford-on-Avon
73.7
Peasedown St John
78.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradford-on-Avon
100.0%
Peasedown St John
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bradford-on-Avon
307.5
Peasedown St John
375.1
EPC Rating
Bradford-on-Avon
69.2
Peasedown St John
68.7
Median Income
Bradford-on-Avon
£30,732
Peasedown St John
£29,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Bradford On Avon commands an average of £462,721, compared with £383,961 in Peasedown St John – a difference of 21%. The most affordable entry point in Bradford On Avon is a flat at £233,466, while in Peasedown St John it is a flat at £247,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 58% pricier in Bradford On Avon (£454,610 vs £288,482).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Peasedown St John prices grew faster — 60% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestBradford On Avon has a crime rate of 73.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 7% lower than Peasedown St John at 78.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bradford On Avon is violent-crime, while in Peasedown St John 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 100% in Peasedown St John. There are 3 schools in Bradford On Avon and 1 in Peasedown St John.
Bradford-on-Avon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Peasedown St John School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradford-on-Avon | Peasedown St John |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 375.1 Mbps in Peasedown St John and 307.5 Mbps in Bradford On Avon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Bradford On Avon and 92.7% in Peasedown St John. Gigabit availability stands at 55.2% in Bradford On Avon and 68.6% in Peasedown St John.
Peasedown St John is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (375 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bradford On Avon, scoring 69.2 on average (band C) compared to 68.7 (band C) in Peasedown St John. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Bradford On Avon and £1,335 in Peasedown St John. 60.2% of homes in Bradford On Avon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.7% in Peasedown St John.
Bradford On Avon has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,732 in Bradford On Avon and £29,448.7 in Peasedown St John. The median age is 44.4 in Bradford On Avon and 46.3 in Peasedown St John. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Bradford On Avon and 57.2% in Peasedown St John. Owner-occupancy is 66% in Bradford On Avon versus 67.1% in Peasedown St John. Bradford On Avon has a population of 9,864 and Peasedown St John has 6,668.
| Indicator | Bradford-on-Avon | Peasedown St John |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,864 | 6,668 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,732 | £29,448.7 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37% | 32.7% |
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