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Broadwell and Coalway vs Newent

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Newent is about 9% cheaper on average. Broadwell And Coalway has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Newent edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Broadwell and Coalway

£366,745

Newent

£335,369

Crime Rate

Broadwell and Coalway

47.8

Newent

48.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Broadwell and Coalway

50.0%

Newent

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Broadwell and Coalway

396.3

Newent

321

EPC Rating

Broadwell and Coalway

69.8

Newent

68.6

Median Income

Broadwell and Coalway

£32,784

Newent

£30,196

Buyers will find Newent more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £335,369 versus £366,745 in Broadwell And Coalway. The most affordable entry point in Broadwell And Coalway is a terraced at £193,750, while in Newent it is a flat at £115,279.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Newent (£255,540 vs £193,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Broadwell And Coalway prices grew faster — 66% vs 36%.

With 47.8 offences per 1,000 people, Broadwell And Coalway is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Newent's 48.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broadwell And Coalway is violent-crime, while in Newent it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality favours Newent: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Broadwell And Coalway.

Broadwell and Coalway School Inspection Breakdown

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

Newent School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBroadwell and CoalwayNewent
Total Schools23
Primary22
Secondary01
% Top two bands50%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Broadwell And Coalway enjoy 396.3 Mbps on average, while Newent lags behind at 321.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Broadwell And Coalway and 73.8% in Newent. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Broadwell And Coalway and 61.4% in Newent.

Broadwell And Coalway is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (396 vs 321 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Broadwell And Coalway is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Newent's band C (score 68.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,394 in Broadwell And Coalway and £1,412 in Newent. 61.4% of homes in Broadwell And Coalway have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Newent.

Broadwell And Coalway has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Broadwell And Coalway has a population of 3,304 while Newent has 5,360. Median household income is £32,783.5 in Broadwell And Coalway and £30,196 in Newent. The median age is 48.1 in Broadwell And Coalway and 48 in Newent. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Broadwell And Coalway and 55.5% in Newent.

IndicatorBroadwell and CoalwayNewent
Population3,3045,360
Median Age48.148
Median Household Income£32,783.5£30,196
Employment Rate54.7%55.5%
Owner Occupied72.2%69.5%
Degree-Level Qualified34.1%30.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broadwell And Coalway and Newent?
Broadwell And Coalway and Newent are approximately 12.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broadwell And Coalway or Newent?
Newent is cheaper, with an average house price of £335,369.
Is Broadwell And Coalway or Newent safer?
Broadwell And Coalway has the lower crime rate at 47.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broadwell And Coalway or Newent?
Newent has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Broadwell And Coalway or Newent?
Broadwell And Coalway has faster average broadband at 396.3 Mbps.

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