Bream vs Broadwell and Coalway
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bream offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. Broadwell And Coalway has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bream edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bream
£318,897
Broadwell and Coalway
£366,745
Crime Rate
Bream
48.1
Broadwell and Coalway
47.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bream
100.0%
Broadwell and Coalway
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bream
357.9
Broadwell and Coalway
396.3
EPC Rating
Bream
69.4
Broadwell and Coalway
69.8
Median Income
Bream
£31,839
Broadwell and Coalway
£32,784
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Bream is £318,897, which is 13% less than Broadwell And Coalway at £366,745. The most affordable entry point in Bream is a terraced at £220,500, while in Broadwell And Coalway it is a terraced at £193,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 15% pricier in Broadwell And Coalway (£293,929 vs £249,954).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broadwell And Coalway prices grew faster — 66% vs 58%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 47.8 offences per 1,000 people, Broadwell And Coalway is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Bream's 48.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bream is violent-crime, while in Broadwell And Coalway 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 WestBream has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Broadwell And Coalway. Bream has 1 schools in total, while Broadwell And Coalway has 2.
Bream School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Broadwell and Coalway School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bream | Broadwell and Coalway |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadwell And Coalway offers faster average downloads at 396.3 Mbps, compared to 357.9 Mbps in Bream. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bream and 97.7% in Broadwell And Coalway. Gigabit availability stands at 65.8% in Bream and 75.6% in Broadwell And Coalway.
Broadwell And Coalway is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (396 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Broadwell And Coalway are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.8 (band C) versus 69.4 (band C) in Bream. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,397 in Bream and £1,394 in Broadwell And Coalway. 59.8% of homes in Bream have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Broadwell And Coalway.
Broadwell And Coalway has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,783.5 in Broadwell And Coalway and £31,839 in Bream. The median age is 47.4 in Bream and 48.1 in Broadwell And Coalway. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Bream and 54.7% in Broadwell And Coalway. Owner-occupancy is 72.6% in Bream versus 72.2% in Broadwell And Coalway.
| Indicator | Bream | Broadwell and Coalway |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,117 | 3,304 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,839 | £32,783.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.6% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 34.1% |
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