Bridgwater vs Watchet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Bridgwater is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. Bridgwater has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bridgwater
£293,276
Watchet
£302,461
Crime Rate
Bridgwater
83.1
Watchet
83.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgwater
76.9%
Watchet
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bridgwater
444.8
Watchet
114
EPC Rating
Bridgwater
68.4
Watchet
68.4
Median Income
Bridgwater
£28,807
Watchet
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Watchet commands an average of £302,461, compared with £293,276 in Bridgwater – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Bridgwater is a flat at £146,556, while in Watchet it is a flat at £141,408.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 4% pricier in Watchet (£447,050 vs £429,376).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Watchet prices grew faster — 44% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestBridgwater has a crime rate of 83.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Watchet at 83.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bridgwater is violent-crime, while in Watchet 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 Watchet. Bridgwater has 14 schools and Watchet has 1 schools.
Bridgwater School Inspection Breakdown
76.9% of 14 schools (10 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Watchet School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bridgwater | Watchet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 1 |
| Primary | 10 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 76.9% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 444.8 Mbps in Bridgwater and 114.0 Mbps in Watchet. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Bridgwater and 87.4% in Watchet. Gigabit availability stands at 86.7% in Bridgwater and 10% in Watchet.
Bridgwater is the faster of the two by 290% on average download speed (445 vs 114 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bridgwater, scoring 68.4 on average (band C) compared to 68.4 (band C) in Watchet. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Bridgwater and £1,363 in Watchet. 57.9% of homes in Bridgwater have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Watchet.
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 Watchet. The median age is 47.3 in Bridgwater and 47.3 in Watchet. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bridgwater and 56.8% in Watchet. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Bridgwater versus 67.6% in Watchet. Bridgwater has a population of 47,730 and Watchet has 3,643.
| Indicator | Bridgwater | Watchet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,730 | 3,643 |
| 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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