Bradley Stoke vs Patchway
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Bradley Stoke is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Patchway has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bradley Stoke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bradley Stoke
£356,214
Patchway
£414,271
Crime Rate
Bradley Stoke
72.4
Patchway
72.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradley Stoke
100.0%
Patchway
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bradley Stoke
358.3
Patchway
455.9
EPC Rating
Bradley Stoke
72.7
Patchway
72.7
Median Income
Bradley Stoke
£33,798
Patchway
£33,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £356,214, Bradley Stoke undercuts Patchway (£414,271) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bradley Stoke is a flat at £191,519, while in Patchway it is a flat at £244,985.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 22% pricier in Patchway (£244,985 vs £191,519).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Patchway prices grew faster — 74% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestPatchway has a crime rate of 72.3 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 Patchway 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 WestOf the 8 schools in Bradley Stoke, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Patchway, which has 7 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bradley Stoke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Patchway School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradley Stoke | Patchway |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 7 |
| Primary | 7 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Patchway averages 455.9 Mbps – ahead of Bradley Stoke's 358.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.7% of premises in Bradley Stoke and 97.3% in Patchway. Gigabit availability stands at 67.2% in Bradley Stoke and 89.9% in Patchway.
Patchway is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (456 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bradley Stoke leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Patchway averages 72.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,091 in Bradley Stoke and £1,091 in Patchway. 69.4% of homes in Bradley Stoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Patchway.
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 Patchway. The median age is 43 in Bradley Stoke and 43 in Patchway. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Bradley Stoke versus 72.4% in Patchway. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bradley Stoke and 62.2% in Patchway.
| Indicator | Bradley Stoke | Patchway |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,194 | 16,517 |
| 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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