Bridgwater vs Street
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Street is about 2% cheaper on average. Bridgwater has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Street edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bridgwater
£293,276
Street
£288,081
Crime Rate
Bridgwater
83.1
Street
83.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgwater
76.9%
Street
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bridgwater
444.8
Street
405.5
EPC Rating
Bridgwater
68.4
Street
68.4
Median Income
Bridgwater
£28,807
Street
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Street is £288,081, which is 2% less than Bridgwater at £293,276. The most affordable entry point in Bridgwater is a flat at £146,556, while in Street it is a flat at £127,850.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 19% pricier in Street (£267,047 vs £216,128).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridgwater prices grew faster — 38% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Bridgwater (83.1 per 1,000) compared to Street (83.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bridgwater is violent-crime, while in Street 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 WestStreet has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 76.9% in Bridgwater. Bridgwater has 14 schools in total, while Street has 4.
Bridgwater School Inspection Breakdown
76.9% of 14 schools (10 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Street School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bridgwater | Street |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 4 |
| Primary | 10 | 3 |
| Secondary | 4 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 76.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bridgwater offers faster average downloads at 444.8 Mbps, compared to 405.5 Mbps in Street. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Bridgwater and 93.5% in Street. Gigabit availability stands at 86.7% in Bridgwater and 77.7% in Street.
Bridgwater is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (445 vs 406 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 Street. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Bridgwater and £1,363 in Street. 57.9% of homes in Bridgwater have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Street.
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 Street. The median age is 47.3 in Bridgwater and 47.3 in Street. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bridgwater and 56.8% in Street. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Bridgwater versus 67.6% in Street.
| Indicator | Bridgwater | Street |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,730 | 12,707 |
| 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% |
Location
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