Bradley Stoke vs Thornbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Bradley Stoke is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Thornbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bradley Stoke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bradley Stoke
£356,214
Thornbury
£370,208
Crime Rate
Bradley Stoke
72.4
Thornbury
72.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradley Stoke
100.0%
Thornbury
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bradley Stoke
358.3
Thornbury
365.3
EPC Rating
Bradley Stoke
72.7
Thornbury
72.7
Median Income
Bradley Stoke
£33,798
Thornbury
£33,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Thornbury commands an average of £370,208, compared with £356,214 in Bradley Stoke – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Bradley Stoke is a flat at £191,519, while in Thornbury it is a flat at £201,225.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 7% pricier in Bradley Stoke (£288,739 vs £270,318).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bradley Stoke prices grew faster — 36% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestThornbury 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 Thornbury 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 83.3% in Thornbury. There are 8 schools in Bradley Stoke and 7 in Thornbury.
Bradley Stoke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Thornbury School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradley Stoke | Thornbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 7 |
| Primary | 7 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 365.3 Mbps in Thornbury and 358.3 Mbps in Bradley Stoke. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.7% of premises in Bradley Stoke and 94.9% in Thornbury. Gigabit availability stands at 67.2% in Bradley Stoke and 68.7% in Thornbury.
Thornbury is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (365 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bradley Stoke, scoring 72.7 on average (band C) compared to 72.7 (band C) in Thornbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,091 in Bradley Stoke and £1,091 in Thornbury. 69.4% of homes in Bradley Stoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Thornbury.
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 Thornbury. The median age is 43 in Bradley Stoke and 43 in Thornbury. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bradley Stoke and 62.2% in Thornbury. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Bradley Stoke versus 72.4% in Thornbury. Bradley Stoke has a population of 25,194 and Thornbury has 14,008.
| Indicator | Bradley Stoke | Thornbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,194 | 14,008 |
| 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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