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Broadwell and Coalway vs Dursley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Dursley wins on house prices with a 5% gap. Broadwell And Coalway has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dursley edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Broadwell and Coalway

£366,745

Dursley

£350,701

Crime Rate

Broadwell and Coalway

47.8

Dursley

49.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Broadwell and Coalway

50.0%

Dursley

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Broadwell and Coalway

396.3

Dursley

269.1

EPC Rating

Broadwell and Coalway

69.8

Dursley

68.7

Median Income

Broadwell and Coalway

£32,784

Dursley

£30,616

At £350,701, Dursley undercuts Broadwell And Coalway (£366,745) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Broadwell And Coalway is a terraced at £193,750, while in Dursley it is a flat at £156,444.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Dursley (£274,213 vs £193,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Broadwell And Coalway prices grew faster — 66% vs 38%.

Residents of Broadwell And Coalway experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.8 per 1,000 versus 49.5 per 1,000 in Dursley. The most common crime category in Broadwell And Coalway is violent-crime, while in Dursley it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 2 schools in Broadwell And Coalway, 50% are in the top two inspection bands. In Dursley, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadwell and Coalway School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Dursley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBroadwell and CoalwayDursley
Total Schools22
Primary21
Secondary01
% Top two bands50%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Broadwell And Coalway averages 396.3 Mbps – ahead of Dursley's 269.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Broadwell And Coalway and 94.7% in Dursley. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Broadwell And Coalway and 45.8% in Dursley.

Broadwell And Coalway is the faster of the two by 47% on average download speed (396 vs 269 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Broadwell And Coalway, scoring 69.8 on average (band C) compared to 68.7 (band C) in Dursley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,394 in Broadwell And Coalway and £1,417 in Dursley. 61.4% of homes in Broadwell And Coalway have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.7% in Dursley.

Broadwell And Coalway has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,783.5 in Broadwell And Coalway and £30,616 in Dursley. The median age is 48.1 in Broadwell And Coalway and 46.9 in Dursley. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Broadwell And Coalway and 59.8% in Dursley. Owner-occupancy is 72.2% in Broadwell And Coalway versus 72.7% in Dursley. Broadwell And Coalway has a population of 3,304 and Dursley has 7,935.

IndicatorBroadwell and CoalwayDursley
Population3,3047,935
Median Age48.146.9
Median Household Income£32,783.5£30,616
Employment Rate54.7%59.8%
Owner Occupied72.2%72.7%
Degree-Level Qualified34.1%38.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broadwell And Coalway and Dursley?
Broadwell And Coalway and Dursley are approximately 13.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broadwell And Coalway or Dursley?
Dursley is cheaper, with an average house price of £350,701.
Is Broadwell And Coalway or Dursley safer?
Broadwell And Coalway has the lower crime rate at 47.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broadwell And Coalway or Dursley?
Dursley has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Broadwell And Coalway or Dursley?
Broadwell And Coalway has faster average broadband at 396.3 Mbps.

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