Braunton vs Northam
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Northam offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. For families, Braunton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Braunton
£443,055
Northam
£408,027
Crime Rate
Braunton
N/A
Northam
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Braunton
100.0%
Northam
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Braunton
205.3
Northam
416.3
EPC Rating
Braunton
67.3
Northam
68.4
Median Income
Braunton
£27,065
Northam
£27,547
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Northam is £408,027, which is 9% less than Braunton at £443,055. The most affordable entry point in Braunton is a flat at £307,571, while in Northam it is a flat at £131,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 133% pricier in Braunton (£307,571 vs £131,875).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Northam prices grew faster — 61% vs 47%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Braunton and Northam at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestBraunton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Northam. Braunton has 4 schools in total, while Northam has 2.
Braunton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Northam School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Braunton | Northam |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Northam offers faster average downloads at 416.3 Mbps, compared to 205.3 Mbps in Braunton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.5% of premises in Braunton and 88.4% in Northam. Gigabit availability stands at 31.1% in Braunton and 81.6% in Northam.
Northam is the faster of the two by 103% on average download speed (416 vs 205 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Northam are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.4 (band C) versus 67.3 (band C) in Braunton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,401 in Braunton and £1,382 in Northam. 52.7% of homes in Braunton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.6% in Northam.
Northam has more energy-efficient housing — 55.6% reach band C or above, vs 52.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,546.5 in Northam and £27,065 in Braunton. The median age is 48.3 in Braunton and 49.1 in Northam. Employment rates stand at 55% in Braunton and 53.6% in Northam. Owner-occupancy is 67.3% in Braunton versus 68.4% in Northam.
| Indicator | Braunton | Northam |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,610 | 5,191 |
| Median Age | 48.3 | 49.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,065 | £27,546.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.5% | 27.4% |
Location
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