Town comparison
Bristol vs Cheddar
Which is better to live in? 14.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Cheddar offers lower property prices by roughly 11%. Cheddar has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bristol
£438,474
Cheddar
£394,267
Crime Rate
Bristol
130.3
Cheddar
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bristol
86.2%
Cheddar
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bristol
500
Cheddar
405.7
EPC Rating
Bristol
71.3
Cheddar
68.4
Median Income
Bristol
£32,799
Cheddar
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Cheddar more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £394,267 versus £438,474 in Bristol. The most affordable entry point in Bristol is a flat at £278,270, while in Cheddar it is a flat at £137,639.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 102% pricier in Bristol (£278,270 vs £137,639).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cheddar prices grew faster — 44% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Cheddar (83 per 1,000) compared to Bristol (130.3 per 1,000), a 57% difference. The most common crime category in Bristol is violent-crime, while in Cheddar 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 Bristol and Cheddar. Bristol has 115 schools and Cheddar has 3 schools.
Bristol School Inspection Breakdown
86.2% of 115 schools (93 primary, 22 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cheddar School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bristol | Cheddar |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 115 | 3 |
| Primary | 93 | 1 |
| Secondary | 22 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 86.2% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bristol enjoy 500.0 Mbps on average, while Cheddar lags behind at 405.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises in Bristol and 95.7% in Cheddar. Gigabit availability stands at 100% in Bristol and 78% in Cheddar.
Bristol is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (500 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bristol is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Cheddar's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Bristol and £1,363 in Cheddar. 66.3% of homes in Bristol have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Cheddar.
Bristol has more energy-efficient housing — 66.3% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bristol has a population of 425,196 while Cheddar has 5,841. Median household income is £32,799 in Bristol and £28,807 in Cheddar. The median age is 38.2 in Bristol and 47.3 in Cheddar. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Bristol and 56.8% in Cheddar.
| Indicator | Bristol | Cheddar |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 425,196 | 5,841 |
| Median Age | 38.2 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,799 | £28,807 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 54% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.1% | 30.5% |
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