Bream vs Newent
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bream is about 5% 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
Newent
£335,369
Crime Rate
Bream
48.1
Newent
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bream
100.0%
Newent
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bream
357.9
Newent
321
EPC Rating
Bream
69.4
Newent
68.6
Median Income
Bream
£31,839
Newent
£30,196
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Bream more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £318,897 versus £335,369 in Newent. The most affordable entry point in Bream is a terraced at £220,500, while in Newent it is a flat at £115,279.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in Newent (£255,540 vs £220,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bream prices grew faster — 58% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Bream (48.1 per 1,000) compared to Newent (48.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bream is violent-crime, while in Newent 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 favours Bream: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Newent.
Bream School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newent School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bream | Newent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bream enjoy 357.9 Mbps on average, while Newent lags behind at 321.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bream and 73.8% in Newent. Gigabit availability stands at 65.8% in Bream and 61.4% in Newent.
Bream is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (358 vs 321 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bream is band C (score 69.4), ahead of Newent's band C (score 68.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,397 in Bream and £1,412 in Newent. 59.8% of homes in Bream have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Newent.
Bream has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bream has a population of 3,117 while Newent has 5,360. Median household income is £31,839 in Bream and £30,196 in Newent. The median age is 47.4 in Bream and 48 in Newent. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Bream and 55.5% in Newent.
| Indicator | Bream | Newent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,117 | 5,360 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £31,839 | £30,196 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.6% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 30.8% |
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