Bradley Stoke vs Dursley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Dursley offers lower property prices by roughly 2%. Dursley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bradley Stoke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bradley Stoke
£356,214
Dursley
£350,701
Crime Rate
Bradley Stoke
72.4
Dursley
49.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradley Stoke
100.0%
Dursley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bradley Stoke
358.3
Dursley
269.1
EPC Rating
Bradley Stoke
72.7
Dursley
68.7
Median Income
Bradley Stoke
£33,798
Dursley
£30,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Dursley is £350,701, which is 2% less than Bradley Stoke at £356,214. The most affordable entry point in Bradley Stoke is a flat at £191,519, while in Dursley it is a flat at £156,444.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 22% pricier in Bradley Stoke (£191,519 vs £156,444).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dursley prices grew faster — 38% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 49.5 offences per 1,000 people, Dursley is the safer of the two – 46% lower than Bradley Stoke's 72.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bradley Stoke is violent-crime, while in Dursley 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 WestBradley Stoke has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Dursley. Bradley Stoke has 8 schools in total, while Dursley has 2.
Bradley Stoke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dursley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradley Stoke | Dursley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 2 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bradley Stoke offers faster average downloads at 358.3 Mbps, compared to 269.1 Mbps in Dursley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.7% of premises in Bradley Stoke and 94.7% in Dursley. Gigabit availability stands at 67.2% in Bradley Stoke and 45.8% in Dursley.
Bradley Stoke is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (358 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bradley Stoke are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.7 (band C) versus 68.7 (band C) in Dursley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,091 in Bradley Stoke and £1,417 in Dursley. 69.4% of homes in Bradley Stoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.7% in Dursley.
Bradley Stoke has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,798 in Bradley Stoke and £30,616 in Dursley. The median age is 43 in Bradley Stoke and 46.9 in Dursley. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bradley Stoke and 59.8% in Dursley. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Bradley Stoke versus 72.7% in Dursley.
| Indicator | Bradley Stoke | Dursley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,194 | 7,935 |
| Median Age | 43 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £33,798 | £30,616 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 72.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 38.7% |
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