Bradley Stoke vs Yate
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Yate wins on house prices with a 13% gap. Yate has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bradley Stoke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bradley Stoke
£356,214
Yate
£314,485
Crime Rate
Bradley Stoke
72.4
Yate
72.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradley Stoke
100.0%
Yate
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bradley Stoke
358.3
Yate
406.3
EPC Rating
Bradley Stoke
72.7
Yate
72.7
Median Income
Bradley Stoke
£33,798
Yate
£33,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Bradley Stoke commands an average of £356,214, compared with £314,485 in Yate – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Bradley Stoke is a flat at £191,519, while in Yate it is a flat at £196,547.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 6% pricier in Bradley Stoke (£499,751 vs £471,241).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bradley Stoke prices grew faster — 36% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Yate experience less crime overall, with a rate of 72.3 per 1,000 versus 72.4 per 1,000 in Bradley Stoke. The most common crime category in Bradley Stoke is violent-crime, while in Yate 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 Yate. There are 8 schools in Bradley Stoke and 10 in Yate.
Bradley Stoke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Yate School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradley Stoke | Yate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 10 |
| Primary | 7 | 8 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 406.3 Mbps in Yate and 358.3 Mbps in Bradley Stoke. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.7% of premises in Bradley Stoke and 94.6% in Yate. Gigabit availability stands at 67.2% in Bradley Stoke and 78.4% in Yate.
Yate is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (406 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 Yate. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,091 in Bradley Stoke and £1,091 in Yate. 69.4% of homes in Bradley Stoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Yate.
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 Yate. The median age is 43 in Bradley Stoke and 43 in Yate. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bradley Stoke and 62.2% in Yate. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Bradley Stoke versus 72.4% in Yate. Bradley Stoke has a population of 25,194 and Yate has 28,352.
| Indicator | Bradley Stoke | Yate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,194 | 28,352 |
| 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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