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Bradley Stoke vs Patchway

Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.1 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Patchway 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.

Of 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.

MetricBradley StokePatchway
Total Schools87
Primary76
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBradley StokePatchway
Population25,19416,517
Median Age4343
Median Household Income£33,798£33,798
Employment Rate62.2%62.2%
Owner Occupied72.4%72.4%
Degree-Level Qualified33%33%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bradley Stoke and Patchway?
Bradley Stoke and Patchway are approximately 1.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bradley Stoke or Patchway?
Bradley Stoke is cheaper, with an average house price of £356,214.
Is Bradley Stoke or Patchway safer?
Patchway has the lower crime rate at 72.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bradley Stoke or Patchway?
Bradley Stoke has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bradley Stoke or Patchway?
Patchway has faster average broadband at 455.9 Mbps.

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