Bridgwater vs Monkton Heathfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bridgwater offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Monkton Heathfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bridgwater edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bridgwater
£293,276
Monkton Heathfield
£308,030
Crime Rate
Bridgwater
83.1
Monkton Heathfield
82.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgwater
76.9%
Monkton Heathfield
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bridgwater
444.8
Monkton Heathfield
459.6
EPC Rating
Bridgwater
68.4
Monkton Heathfield
68.4
Median Income
Bridgwater
£28,807
Monkton Heathfield
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Bridgwater is £293,276, which is 5% less than Monkton Heathfield at £308,030. The most affordable entry point in Bridgwater is a flat at £146,556, while in Monkton Heathfield it is a flat at £183,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 20% pricier in Monkton Heathfield (£183,750 vs £146,556).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridgwater prices grew faster — 38% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 82.6 offences per 1,000 people, Monkton Heathfield is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Bridgwater's 83.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bridgwater is violent-crime, while in Monkton Heathfield 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 WestBridgwater has 76.9% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Monkton Heathfield. Bridgwater has 14 schools in total, while Monkton Heathfield has 2.
Bridgwater School Inspection Breakdown
76.9% of 14 schools (10 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Monkton Heathfield School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bridgwater | Monkton Heathfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 2 |
| Primary | 10 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 76.9% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Monkton Heathfield offers faster average downloads at 459.6 Mbps, compared to 444.8 Mbps in Bridgwater. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Bridgwater and 96.5% in Monkton Heathfield. Gigabit availability stands at 86.7% in Bridgwater and 90.8% in Monkton Heathfield.
Monkton Heathfield is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (460 vs 445 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 Monkton Heathfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Bridgwater and £1,363 in Monkton Heathfield. 57.9% of homes in Bridgwater have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Monkton Heathfield.
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 Monkton Heathfield. The median age is 47.3 in Bridgwater and 47.3 in Monkton Heathfield. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bridgwater and 56.8% in Monkton Heathfield. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Bridgwater versus 67.6% in Monkton Heathfield.
| Indicator | Bridgwater | Monkton Heathfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,730 | 3,909 |
| 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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