Broad Blunsdon vs Carterton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Broad Blunsdon is about 33% cheaper on average. Carterton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broad Blunsdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broad Blunsdon
£320,292
Carterton
£480,214
Crime Rate
Broad Blunsdon
69.0
Carterton
43.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broad Blunsdon
100.0%
Carterton
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Broad Blunsdon
491.8
Carterton
446.4
EPC Rating
Broad Blunsdon
71.8
Carterton
68.4
Median Income
Broad Blunsdon
£32,921
Carterton
£32,133
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Broad Blunsdon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £320,292 versus £480,214 in Carterton. The most affordable entry point in Broad Blunsdon is a flat at £147,706, while in Carterton it is a flat at £280,296.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 47% pricier in Carterton (£280,296 vs £147,706).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Carterton prices grew faster — 44% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Carterton (43.6 per 1,000) compared to Broad Blunsdon (69 per 1,000), a 58% difference. The most common crime category in Broad Blunsdon is violent-crime, while in Carterton 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 favours Broad Blunsdon: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 83.3% in Carterton.
Broad Blunsdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Carterton School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broad Blunsdon | Carterton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Broad Blunsdon enjoy 491.8 Mbps on average, while Carterton lags behind at 446.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Broad Blunsdon and 98.2% in Carterton. Gigabit availability stands at 98.2% in Broad Blunsdon and 84.1% in Carterton.
Broad Blunsdon is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (492 vs 446 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Broad Blunsdon is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Carterton's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Broad Blunsdon and £1,534 in Carterton. 68.8% of homes in Broad Blunsdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Carterton.
Broad Blunsdon has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Broad Blunsdon has a population of 6,507 while Carterton has 17,765. Median household income is £32,921 in Broad Blunsdon and £32,132.5 in Carterton. The median age is 41.3 in Broad Blunsdon and 47.3 in Carterton. Employment rates stand at 63% in Broad Blunsdon and 60.3% in Carterton.
| Indicator | Broad Blunsdon | Carterton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,507 | 17,765 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,921 | £32,132.5 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 60.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.7% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 39% |
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