Broad Blunsdon vs Highworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Broad Blunsdon is about 2% cheaper on average. Highworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broad Blunsdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broad Blunsdon
£320,292
Highworth
£327,310
Crime Rate
Broad Blunsdon
69.0
Highworth
68.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broad Blunsdon
100.0%
Highworth
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Broad Blunsdon
491.8
Highworth
287.8
EPC Rating
Broad Blunsdon
71.8
Highworth
70.1
Median Income
Broad Blunsdon
£32,921
Highworth
£33,050
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Broad Blunsdon is £320,292, which is 2% less than Highworth at £327,310. The most affordable entry point in Broad Blunsdon is a flat at £147,706, while in Highworth it is a flat at £152,685.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 10% pricier in Highworth (£275,599 vs £248,792).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Highworth prices grew faster — 38% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 68.8 offences per 1,000 people, Highworth is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Broad Blunsdon's 69 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broad Blunsdon is violent-crime, while in Highworth 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 WestBroad Blunsdon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Highworth. Broad Blunsdon has 2 schools in total, while Highworth has 4.
Broad Blunsdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Highworth School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broad Blunsdon | Highworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broad Blunsdon offers faster average downloads at 491.8 Mbps, compared to 287.8 Mbps in Highworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Broad Blunsdon and 88.4% in Highworth. Gigabit availability stands at 98.2% in Broad Blunsdon and 48.2% in Highworth.
Broad Blunsdon is the faster of the two by 71% on average download speed (492 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Broad Blunsdon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 70.1 (band C) in Highworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Broad Blunsdon and £1,322 in Highworth. 68.8% of homes in Broad Blunsdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Highworth.
Broad Blunsdon has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,049.5 in Highworth and £32,921 in Broad Blunsdon. The median age is 41.3 in Broad Blunsdon and 44.9 in Highworth. Employment rates stand at 63% in Broad Blunsdon and 61% in Highworth. Owner-occupancy is 63.7% in Broad Blunsdon versus 66% in Highworth.
| Indicator | Broad Blunsdon | Highworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,507 | 7,932 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,921 | £33,049.5 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.7% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 36.5% |
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