Bridgwater vs Highbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Highbridge is about 5% cheaper on average. Highbridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Highbridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bridgwater
£293,276
Highbridge
£280,198
Crime Rate
Bridgwater
83.1
Highbridge
82.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgwater
76.9%
Highbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bridgwater
444.8
Highbridge
357.5
EPC Rating
Bridgwater
68.4
Highbridge
68.4
Median Income
Bridgwater
£28,807
Highbridge
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Highbridge is £280,198, which is 5% less than Bridgwater at £293,276. The most affordable entry point in Bridgwater is a flat at £146,556, while in Highbridge it is a flat at £92,925.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 58% pricier in Bridgwater (£146,556 vs £92,925).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridgwater prices grew faster — 38% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Highbridge (82.8 per 1,000) compared to Bridgwater (83.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bridgwater is violent-crime, while in Highbridge 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 WestHighbridge has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 76.9% in Bridgwater. Bridgwater has 14 schools in total, while Highbridge has 1.
Bridgwater School Inspection Breakdown
76.9% of 14 schools (10 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Highbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bridgwater | Highbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 1 |
| Primary | 10 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 76.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bridgwater offers faster average downloads at 444.8 Mbps, compared to 357.5 Mbps in Highbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Bridgwater and 89.3% in Highbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 86.7% in Bridgwater and 65.9% in Highbridge.
Bridgwater is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (445 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bridgwater are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.4 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Highbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Bridgwater and £1,363 in Highbridge. 57.9% of homes in Bridgwater have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Highbridge.
Bridgwater has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,807 in Bridgwater and £28,807 in Highbridge. The median age is 47.3 in Bridgwater and 47.3 in Highbridge. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bridgwater and 56.8% in Highbridge. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Bridgwater versus 67.6% in Highbridge.
| Indicator | Bridgwater | Highbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,730 | 4,564 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £28,807 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 30.5% |
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