Bridgwater vs South Petherton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bridgwater offers lower property prices by roughly 31%. Bridgwater has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bridgwater
£293,276
South Petherton
£424,111
Crime Rate
Bridgwater
83.1
South Petherton
83.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgwater
76.9%
South Petherton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bridgwater
444.8
South Petherton
442
EPC Rating
Bridgwater
68.4
South Petherton
68.4
Median Income
Bridgwater
£28,807
South 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 £424,111 in South Petherton. The most affordable entry point in Bridgwater is a flat at £146,556, while in South Petherton it is a terraced at £295,027.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in South Petherton (£608,646 vs £429,376).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridgwater prices grew faster — 38% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Bridgwater (83.1 per 1,000) compared to South Petherton (83.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bridgwater is violent-crime, while in South 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 data is not fully available for both Bridgwater and South Petherton. Bridgwater has 14 schools and South Petherton has 2 schools.
Bridgwater School Inspection Breakdown
76.9% of 14 schools (10 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
South Petherton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bridgwater | South Petherton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 2 |
| Primary | 10 | 2 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 76.9% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bridgwater enjoy 444.8 Mbps on average, while South Petherton lags behind at 442.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Bridgwater and 94.5% in South Petherton. Gigabit availability stands at 86.7% in Bridgwater and 86.9% in South Petherton.
Bridgwater is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (445 vs 442 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bridgwater is band C (score 68.4), ahead of South Petherton's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Bridgwater and £1,363 in South Petherton. 57.9% of homes in Bridgwater have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in South 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 South Petherton has 3,096. Median household income is £28,807 in Bridgwater and £28,807 in South Petherton. The median age is 47.3 in Bridgwater and 47.3 in South Petherton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bridgwater and 56.8% in South Petherton.
| Indicator | Bridgwater | South Petherton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,730 | 3,096 |
| 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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