Bream vs Tutshill and Sedbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bream wins on house prices with a 14% gap. Bream has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bream edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bream
£318,897
Tutshill and Sedbury
£370,383
Crime Rate
Bream
48.1
Tutshill and Sedbury
48.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bream
100.0%
Tutshill and Sedbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bream
357.9
Tutshill and Sedbury
386.9
EPC Rating
Bream
69.4
Tutshill and Sedbury
69.8
Median Income
Bream
£31,839
Tutshill and Sedbury
£32,784
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £318,897, Bream undercuts Tutshill And Sedbury (£370,383) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bream is a terraced at £220,500, while in Tutshill And Sedbury it is a flat at £246,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Tutshill And Sedbury (£290,693 vs £220,500).
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 48.4 per 1,000 in Tutshill And Sedbury. The most common crime category in Bream is violent-crime, while in Tutshill And Sedbury 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 Tutshill And Sedbury, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bream School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tutshill and Sedbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bream | Tutshill and Sedbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Tutshill And Sedbury averages 386.9 Mbps – ahead of Bream's 357.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bream and 94.4% in Tutshill And Sedbury. Gigabit availability stands at 65.8% in Bream and 73.4% in Tutshill And Sedbury.
Tutshill And Sedbury is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (387 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Tutshill And Sedbury, scoring 69.8 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Bream. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,397 in Bream and £1,394 in Tutshill And Sedbury. 59.8% of homes in Bream have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Tutshill And Sedbury.
Tutshill And Sedbury has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,783.5 in Tutshill And Sedbury and £31,839 in Bream. The median age is 47.4 in Bream and 48.1 in Tutshill And Sedbury. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Bream and 54.7% in Tutshill And Sedbury. Owner-occupancy is 72.6% in Bream versus 72.2% in Tutshill And Sedbury. Bream has a population of 3,117 and Tutshill And Sedbury has 3,618.
| Indicator | Bream | Tutshill and Sedbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,117 | 3,618 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,839 | £32,783.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.6% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 34.1% |
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