Bridgwater vs North Petherton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bridgwater is about 11% cheaper on average. North Petherton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, North Petherton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bridgwater
£293,276
North Petherton
£328,920
Crime Rate
Bridgwater
83.1
North Petherton
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgwater
76.9%
North Petherton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bridgwater
444.8
North Petherton
444.8
EPC Rating
Bridgwater
68.4
North Petherton
68.4
Median Income
Bridgwater
£28,807
North Petherton
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Bridgwater more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £293,276 versus £328,920 in North Petherton. The most affordable entry point in Bridgwater is a flat at £146,556, while in North Petherton it is a flat at £104,042.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Bridgwater (£146,556 vs £104,042).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, North Petherton prices grew faster — 52% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 83 offences per 1,000 people, North Petherton is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Bridgwater's 83.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bridgwater is violent-crime, while in North Petherton 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 North Petherton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 76.9% in Bridgwater.
Bridgwater School Inspection Breakdown
76.9% of 14 schools (10 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
North Petherton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bridgwater | North Petherton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 1 |
| Primary | 10 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 76.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bridgwater enjoy 444.8 Mbps on average, while North Petherton lags behind at 444.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Bridgwater and 98.4% in North Petherton. Gigabit availability stands at 86.7% in Bridgwater and 86.7% in North Petherton.
Bridgwater is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (445 vs 445 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bridgwater is band C (score 68.4), ahead of North Petherton's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Bridgwater and £1,363 in North Petherton. 57.9% of homes in Bridgwater have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in North Petherton.
Bridgwater has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bridgwater has a population of 47,730 while North Petherton has 3,180. Median household income is £28,807 in Bridgwater and £28,807 in North Petherton. The median age is 47.3 in Bridgwater and 47.3 in North Petherton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bridgwater and 56.8% in North Petherton.
| Indicator | Bridgwater | North Petherton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,730 | 3,180 |
| 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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