Bradley Stoke vs Nailsea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Bradley Stoke is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. 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
Nailsea
£389,507
Crime Rate
Bradley Stoke
72.4
Nailsea
82.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradley Stoke
100.0%
Nailsea
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bradley Stoke
358.3
Nailsea
409.8
EPC Rating
Bradley Stoke
72.7
Nailsea
71.4
Median Income
Bradley Stoke
£33,798
Nailsea
£32,795
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Nailsea commands an average of £389,507, 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 Nailsea it is a flat at £205,436.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 8% pricier in Nailsea (£541,273 vs £499,751).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bradley Stoke prices grew faster — 36% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestBradley Stoke has a crime rate of 72.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14% lower than Nailsea at 82.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bradley Stoke is violent-crime, while in Nailsea 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 Nailsea. There are 8 schools in Bradley Stoke and 6 in Nailsea.
Bradley Stoke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Nailsea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradley Stoke | Nailsea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 6 |
| Primary | 7 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 409.8 Mbps in Nailsea and 358.3 Mbps in Bradley Stoke. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.7% of premises in Bradley Stoke and 88.7% in Nailsea. Gigabit availability stands at 67.2% in Bradley Stoke and 80.3% in Nailsea.
Nailsea is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (410 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bradley Stoke leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Nailsea averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,091 in Bradley Stoke and £1,179 in Nailsea. 69.4% of homes in Bradley Stoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.2% in Nailsea.
Bradley Stoke has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 65.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,798 in Bradley Stoke and £32,795 in Nailsea. The median age is 43 in Bradley Stoke and 46.9 in Nailsea. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Bradley Stoke versus 71.6% in Nailsea. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bradley Stoke and 57.5% in Nailsea.
| Indicator | Bradley Stoke | Nailsea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,194 | 15,919 |
| Median Age | 43 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £33,798 | £32,795 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 71.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 33.9% |
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