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Broadbridge Heath vs Southwater

Which is better to live in? 2.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Property in Broadbridge Heath is about 5% cheaper on average. Southwater has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Broadbridge Heath

£429,327

Southwater

£449,850

Crime Rate

Broadbridge Heath

45.4

Southwater

34.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Broadbridge Heath

N/A

Southwater

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Broadbridge Heath

402.5

Southwater

356.9

EPC Rating

Broadbridge Heath

68.3

Southwater

70.4

Median Income

Broadbridge Heath

£38,804

Southwater

£34,970

The average house price in Broadbridge Heath is £429,327, which is 5% less than Southwater at £449,850. The most affordable entry point in Broadbridge Heath is a flat at £176,367, while in Southwater it is a flat at £211,133.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Southwater (£211,133 vs £176,367).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Southwater prices grew faster — 21% vs -37%.

With 34.1 offences per 1,000 people, Southwater is the safer of the two – 33% lower than Broadbridge Heath's 45.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broadbridge Heath is violent-crime, while in Southwater it is shoplifting.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Broadbridge Heath's most common crime is violent crime; in Southwater it's shoplifting.

School quality data is not fully available for both Broadbridge Heath and Southwater. Broadbridge Heath has 1 schools and Southwater has 3 schools.

Broadbridge Heath School Inspection Breakdown

Southwater School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBroadbridge HeathSouthwater
Total Schools13
Primary13
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/A100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadbridge Heath offers faster average downloads at 402.5 Mbps, compared to 356.9 Mbps in Southwater. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Broadbridge Heath and 92.2% in Southwater. Gigabit availability stands at 73.5% in Broadbridge Heath and 66.1% in Southwater.

Broadbridge Heath is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (403 vs 357 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Southwater are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 68.3 (band C) in Broadbridge Heath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,439 in Broadbridge Heath and £1,268 in Southwater. 56.1% of homes in Broadbridge Heath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in Southwater.

Southwater has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 56.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,803.7 in Broadbridge Heath and £34,969.5 in Southwater. The median age is 46.8 in Broadbridge Heath and 45.8 in Southwater. Employment rates stand at 59% in Broadbridge Heath and 61% in Southwater. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Broadbridge Heath versus 72.4% in Southwater.

IndicatorBroadbridge HeathSouthwater
Population6,01111,204
Median Age46.845.8
Median Household Income£38,803.7£34,969.5
Employment Rate59%61%
Owner Occupied72.4%72.4%
Degree-Level Qualified42.2%37.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broadbridge Heath and Southwater?
Broadbridge Heath and Southwater are approximately 2.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broadbridge Heath or Southwater?
Broadbridge Heath is cheaper, with an average house price of £429,327.
Is Broadbridge Heath or Southwater safer?
Southwater has the lower crime rate at 34.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broadbridge Heath or Southwater?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Broadbridge Heath or Southwater?
Broadbridge Heath has faster average broadband at 402.5 Mbps.

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