Bradley Stoke vs Keynsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bradley Stoke offers lower property prices by roughly 24%. Bradley Stoke has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bradley Stoke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bradley Stoke
£356,214
Keynsham
£466,137
Crime Rate
Bradley Stoke
72.4
Keynsham
78.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradley Stoke
100.0%
Keynsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bradley Stoke
358.3
Keynsham
449.9
EPC Rating
Bradley Stoke
72.7
Keynsham
71.1
Median Income
Bradley Stoke
£33,798
Keynsham
£32,951
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Bradley Stoke is £356,214, which is 24% less than Keynsham at £466,137. The most affordable entry point in Bradley Stoke is a flat at £191,519, while in Keynsham it is a flat at £252,214.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 25% pricier in Keynsham (£434,593 vs £327,255).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Keynsham prices grew faster — 44% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 72.4 offences per 1,000 people, Bradley Stoke is the safer of the two – 9% lower than Keynsham's 78.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bradley Stoke is violent-crime, while in Keynsham 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 Keynsham. Bradley Stoke has 8 schools in total, while Keynsham has 9.
Bradley Stoke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Keynsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (6 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradley Stoke | Keynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 9 |
| Primary | 7 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Keynsham offers faster average downloads at 449.9 Mbps, compared to 358.3 Mbps in Bradley Stoke. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.7% of premises in Bradley Stoke and 93.8% in Keynsham. Gigabit availability stands at 67.2% in Bradley Stoke and 88.8% in Keynsham.
Keynsham is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (450 vs 358 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 71.1 (band C) in Keynsham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,091 in Bradley Stoke and £1,131 in Keynsham. 69.4% of homes in Bradley Stoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Keynsham.
Bradley Stoke has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 65.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,798 in Bradley Stoke and £32,950.7 in Keynsham. The median age is 43 in Bradley Stoke and 41.5 in Keynsham. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bradley Stoke and 59.7% in Keynsham. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Bradley Stoke versus 63.9% in Keynsham.
| Indicator | Bradley Stoke | Keynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,194 | 19,257 |
| Median Age | 43 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,798 | £32,950.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 59.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 38.3% |
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