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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.

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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

Property 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%.

Bradford 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.

Families 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.

MetricBradford-on-AvonPeasedown St John
Total Schools31
Primary21
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBradford-on-AvonPeasedown St John
Population9,8646,668
Median Age44.446.3
Median Household Income£30,732£29,448.7
Employment Rate57.9%57.2%
Owner Occupied66%67.1%
Degree-Level Qualified37%32.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bradford On Avon and Peasedown St John?
Bradford On Avon and Peasedown St John are approximately 7.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bradford On Avon or Peasedown St John?
Peasedown St John is cheaper, with an average house price of £383,961.
Is Bradford On Avon or Peasedown St John safer?
Bradford On Avon has the lower crime rate at 73.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bradford On Avon or Peasedown St John?
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 Peasedown St John?
Peasedown St John has faster average broadband at 375.1 Mbps.

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