Bridport vs Crewkerne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Crewkerne offers lower property prices by roughly 57%. Bridport has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bridport edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bridport
£428,295
Crewkerne
£271,964
Crime Rate
Bridport
44.8
Crewkerne
82.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridport
66.7%
Crewkerne
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bridport
277.7
Crewkerne
280.6
EPC Rating
Bridport
68.3
Crewkerne
68.4
Median Income
Bridport
£29,709
Crewkerne
£28,987
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Crewkerne is £271,964, which is 57% less than Bridport at £428,295. The most affordable entry point in Bridport is a flat at £201,202, while in Crewkerne it is a flat at £170,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 53% pricier in Bridport (£306,804 vs £199,979).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridport prices grew faster — 39% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 44.8 offences per 1,000 people, Bridport is the safer of the two – 85% lower than Crewkerne's 82.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bridport is violent-crime, while in Crewkerne 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 WestBridport has 66.7% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Crewkerne. Bridport has 3 schools in total, while Crewkerne has 4.
Bridport School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crewkerne School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bridport | Crewkerne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Crewkerne offers faster average downloads at 280.6 Mbps, compared to 277.7 Mbps in Bridport. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.2% of premises in Bridport and 89.7% in Crewkerne. Gigabit availability stands at 48.2% in Bridport and 49.4% in Crewkerne.
Crewkerne is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (281 vs 278 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Crewkerne are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.4 (band C) versus 68.3 (band C) in Bridport. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,375 in Bridport and £1,366 in Crewkerne. 56% of homes in Bridport have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Crewkerne.
Crewkerne has more energy-efficient housing — 57.5% reach band C or above, vs 56% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,709 in Bridport and £28,987.4 in Crewkerne. The median age is 51.1 in Bridport and 48.1 in Crewkerne. Employment rates stand at 52.1% in Bridport and 55.8% in Crewkerne. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Bridport versus 68.1% in Crewkerne.
| Indicator | Bridport | Crewkerne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,294 | 7,067 |
| Median Age | 51.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,709 | £28,987.4 |
| Employment Rate | 52.1% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.5% | 30.7% |
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