Bream vs Monmouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bream is about 17% cheaper on average. Bream has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bream
£318,897
Monmouth
£385,385
Crime Rate
Bream
48.1
Monmouth
100.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bream
100.0%
Monmouth
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bream
357.9
Monmouth
289.7
EPC Rating
Bream
69.4
Monmouth
69.2
Median Income
Bream
£31,839
Monmouth
£31,373
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Bream more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £318,897 versus £385,385 in Monmouth. The most affordable entry point in Bream is a terraced at £220,500, while in Monmouth it is a flat at £164,526.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 16% pricier in Monmouth (£263,461 vs £220,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bream prices grew faster — 58% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Bream (48.1 per 1,000) compared to Monmouth (100.8 per 1,000), a 110% difference. The most common crime category in Bream is violent-crime, while in Monmouth 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 WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bream and Monmouth. Bream has 1 schools and Monmouth has 0 schools.
Bream School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Monmouth School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bream | Monmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 0 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bream enjoy 357.9 Mbps on average, while Monmouth lags behind at 289.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bream and 84.3% in Monmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 65.8% in Bream and 52.3% in Monmouth.
Bream is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (358 vs 290 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bream is band C (score 69.4), ahead of Monmouth's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,397 in Bream and £1,405 in Monmouth. 59.8% of homes in Bream have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Monmouth.
Bream has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bream has a population of 3,117 while Monmouth has 10,330. Median household income is £31,839 in Bream and £31,373.3 in Monmouth. The median age is 47.4 in Bream and 48.2 in Monmouth. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Bream and 55.2% in Monmouth.
| Indicator | Bream | Monmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,117 | 10,330 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,839 | £31,373.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.6% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 33.6% |
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