Bream vs Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bream is about 26% cheaper on average. Bream has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bream edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bream
£318,897
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
£428,574
Crime Rate
Bream
48.1
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
49.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bream
100.0%
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bream
357.9
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
337
EPC Rating
Bream
69.4
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
68.7
Median Income
Bream
£31,839
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
£30,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Bream is £318,897, which is 26% less than Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley at £428,574. The most affordable entry point in Bream is a terraced at £220,500, while in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley it is a flat at £157,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 46% pricier in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley (£411,667 vs £220,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bream prices grew faster — 58% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 48.1 offences per 1,000 people, Bream is the safer of the two – 4% lower than Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley's 49.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bream is violent-crime, while in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley 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 100% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. Bream has 1 schools in total, while Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley has 2.
Bream School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bream | Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bream offers faster average downloads at 357.9 Mbps, compared to 337.0 Mbps in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bream and 97.9% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. Gigabit availability stands at 65.8% in Bream and 61.5% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley.
Bream is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (358 vs 337 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bream are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.4 (band C) versus 68.7 (band C) in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,397 in Bream and £1,417 in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. 59.8% of homes in Bream have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.7% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley.
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 Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. The median age is 47.4 in Bream and 46.9 in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Bream and 59.8% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. Owner-occupancy is 72.6% in Bream versus 72.7% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley.
| Indicator | Bream | Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,117 | 3,584 |
| 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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