Bridgwater vs Norton Fitzwarren
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Norton Fitzwarren offers lower property prices by roughly 11%. Bridgwater has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Norton Fitzwarren edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bridgwater
£293,276
Norton Fitzwarren
£264,130
Crime Rate
Bridgwater
83.1
Norton Fitzwarren
83.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgwater
76.9%
Norton Fitzwarren
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bridgwater
444.8
Norton Fitzwarren
459.6
EPC Rating
Bridgwater
68.4
Norton Fitzwarren
68.4
Median Income
Bridgwater
£28,807
Norton Fitzwarren
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Norton Fitzwarren is £264,130, which is 11% less than Bridgwater at £293,276. The most affordable entry point in Bridgwater is a flat at £146,556, while in Norton Fitzwarren it is a flat at £149,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 15% pricier in Norton Fitzwarren (£253,716 vs £216,128).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Norton Fitzwarren prices grew faster — 41% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Bridgwater (83.1 per 1,000) compared to Norton Fitzwarren (83.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bridgwater is violent-crime, while in Norton Fitzwarren 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 WestNorton Fitzwarren has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 76.9% in Bridgwater. Bridgwater has 14 schools in total, while Norton Fitzwarren has 1.
Bridgwater School Inspection Breakdown
76.9% of 14 schools (10 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Norton Fitzwarren School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bridgwater | Norton Fitzwarren |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 1 |
| Primary | 10 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 76.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Norton Fitzwarren 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 Norton Fitzwarren. Gigabit availability stands at 86.7% in Bridgwater and 90.8% in Norton Fitzwarren.
Norton Fitzwarren 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 Norton Fitzwarren. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Bridgwater and £1,363 in Norton Fitzwarren. 57.9% of homes in Bridgwater have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Norton Fitzwarren.
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 Norton Fitzwarren. The median age is 47.3 in Bridgwater and 47.3 in Norton Fitzwarren. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bridgwater and 56.8% in Norton Fitzwarren. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Bridgwater versus 67.6% in Norton Fitzwarren.
| Indicator | Bridgwater | Norton Fitzwarren |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,730 | 3,770 |
| 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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