Broadwell and Coalway vs Dursley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf 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.
| Metric | Broadwell and Coalway | Dursley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 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.
| Indicator | Broadwell and Coalway | Dursley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,304 | 7,935 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,783.5 | £30,616 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 72.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.1% | 38.7% |
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