Bridgwater vs Wellington (Somerset)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Wellington (somerset) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. Wellington (somerset) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Wellington (somerset) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bridgwater
£293,276
Wellington (Somerset)
£283,756
Crime Rate
Bridgwater
83.1
Wellington (Somerset)
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgwater
76.9%
Wellington (Somerset)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bridgwater
444.8
Wellington (Somerset)
358.1
EPC Rating
Bridgwater
68.4
Wellington (Somerset)
68.4
Median Income
Bridgwater
£28,807
Wellington (Somerset)
£28,979
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £283,756, Wellington (somerset) undercuts Bridgwater (£293,276) by around 3% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bridgwater is a flat at £146,556, while in Wellington (somerset) it is a flat at £124,822.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 17% pricier in Bridgwater (£146,556 vs £124,822).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridgwater prices grew faster — 38% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWellington (somerset) has a crime rate of 83 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Bridgwater at 83.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bridgwater is violent-crime, while in Wellington (somerset) 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 WestOf the 14 schools in Bridgwater, 76.9% are in the top two inspection bands. In Wellington (somerset), which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bridgwater School Inspection Breakdown
76.9% of 14 schools (10 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wellington (Somerset) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bridgwater | Wellington (Somerset) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 5 |
| Primary | 10 | 4 |
| Secondary | 4 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 76.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bridgwater averages 444.8 Mbps – ahead of Wellington (somerset)'s 358.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Bridgwater and 80.6% in Wellington (somerset). Gigabit availability stands at 86.7% in Bridgwater and 68.4% in Wellington (somerset).
Bridgwater is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (445 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bridgwater, scoring 68.4 on average (band C) compared to 68.4 (band C) in Wellington (somerset). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Bridgwater and £1,377 in Wellington (somerset). 57.9% of homes in Bridgwater have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Wellington (somerset).
Bridgwater has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,979 in Wellington (somerset) and £28,807 in Bridgwater. The median age is 47.3 in Bridgwater and 47.3 in Wellington (somerset). Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bridgwater and 57.2% in Wellington (somerset). Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Bridgwater versus 67.6% in Wellington (somerset). Bridgwater has a population of 47,730 and Wellington (somerset) has 13,815.
| Indicator | Bridgwater | Wellington (Somerset) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,730 | 13,815 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £28,979 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 30.6% |
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