Bradley Stoke vs Chipping Sodbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Bradley Stoke is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. Chipping Sodbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bradley Stoke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bradley Stoke
£356,214
Chipping Sodbury
£391,430
Crime Rate
Bradley Stoke
72.4
Chipping Sodbury
72.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradley Stoke
100.0%
Chipping Sodbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bradley Stoke
358.3
Chipping Sodbury
406.3
EPC Rating
Bradley Stoke
72.7
Chipping Sodbury
72.7
Median Income
Bradley Stoke
£33,798
Chipping Sodbury
£33,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Chipping Sodbury commands an average of £391,430, compared with £356,214 in Bradley Stoke – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Bradley Stoke is a flat at £191,519, while in Chipping Sodbury it is a flat at £262,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Chipping Sodbury (£262,250 vs £191,519).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chipping Sodbury prices grew faster — 37% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestChipping Sodbury has a crime rate of 72.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Bradley Stoke at 72.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bradley Stoke is violent-crime, while in Chipping Sodbury 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 Bradley Stoke, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Chipping Sodbury. There are 8 schools in Bradley Stoke and 3 in Chipping Sodbury.
Bradley Stoke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chipping Sodbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradley Stoke | Chipping Sodbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 3 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 406.3 Mbps in Chipping Sodbury and 358.3 Mbps in Bradley Stoke. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.7% of premises in Bradley Stoke and 94.6% in Chipping Sodbury. Gigabit availability stands at 67.2% in Bradley Stoke and 78.4% in Chipping Sodbury.
Chipping Sodbury is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (406 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bradley Stoke, scoring 72.7 on average (band C) compared to 72.7 (band C) in Chipping Sodbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,091 in Bradley Stoke and £1,091 in Chipping Sodbury. 69.4% of homes in Bradley Stoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Chipping Sodbury.
Bradley Stoke has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 69.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,798 in Bradley Stoke and £33,798 in Chipping Sodbury. The median age is 43 in Bradley Stoke and 43 in Chipping Sodbury. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bradley Stoke and 62.2% in Chipping Sodbury. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Bradley Stoke versus 72.4% in Chipping Sodbury. Bradley Stoke has a population of 25,194 and Chipping Sodbury has 8,026.
| Indicator | Bradley Stoke | Chipping Sodbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,194 | 8,026 |
| Median Age | 43 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £33,798 | £33,798 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 33% |
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