Bream vs Dursley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bream wins on house prices with a 9% gap. Bream has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bream edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bream
£318,897
Dursley
£350,701
Crime Rate
Bream
48.1
Dursley
49.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bream
100.0%
Dursley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bream
357.9
Dursley
269.1
EPC Rating
Bream
69.4
Dursley
68.7
Median Income
Bream
£31,839
Dursley
£30,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £318,897, Bream undercuts Dursley (£350,701) by around 9% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bream is a terraced at £220,500, while in Dursley it is a flat at £156,444.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 22% pricier in Dursley (£320,910 vs £249,954).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bream prices grew faster — 58% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Bream experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.1 per 1,000 versus 49.5 per 1,000 in Dursley. The most common crime category in Bream is violent-crime, while in Dursley 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 WestOf the 1 schools in Bream, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Dursley, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bream School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dursley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bream | Dursley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bream averages 357.9 Mbps – ahead of Dursley's 269.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bream and 94.7% in Dursley. Gigabit availability stands at 65.8% in Bream and 45.8% in Dursley.
Bream is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (358 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bream, scoring 69.4 on average (band C) compared to 68.7 (band C) in Dursley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,397 in Bream and £1,417 in Dursley. 59.8% of homes in Bream have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.7% in Dursley.
Bream has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,839 in Bream and £30,616 in Dursley. The median age is 47.4 in Bream and 46.9 in Dursley. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Bream and 59.8% in Dursley. Owner-occupancy is 72.6% in Bream versus 72.7% in Dursley. Bream has a population of 3,117 and Dursley has 7,935.
| Indicator | Bream | Dursley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,117 | 7,935 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,839 | £30,616 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.6% | 72.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 38.7% |
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