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Bream vs Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.

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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

The 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%.

With 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.

Bream 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.

MetricBreamLeonard Stanley and King's Stanley
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBreamLeonard Stanley and King's Stanley
Population3,1173,584
Median Age47.446.9
Median Household Income£31,839£30,616
Employment Rate54.7%59.8%
Owner Occupied72.6%72.7%
Degree-Level Qualified28.8%38.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bream and Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley?
Bream and Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley are approximately 12.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bream or Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley?
Bream is cheaper, with an average house price of £318,897.
Is Bream or Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley safer?
Bream has the lower crime rate at 48.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bream or Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley?
Bream has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bream or Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley?
Bream has faster average broadband at 357.9 Mbps.

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